The need for religious belief is strong in many people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ), but this can sometimes be difficult when their chosen place...
Queer believers often face conflicting pressures when it comes to navigating their faith, sexuality, and identity. Many religious traditions have strict codes regarding sexual behavior, and these...
There are many different types of religious belief systems that people subscribe to, and each one comes with its own set of values and principles. For some individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, their...
In the following article, I will explore how the negotiation of secrecy, disclosure, and coming out within religious contexts shapes spiritual development, and what future pastoral strategies might...
In today's world, there is an increasing awareness and acceptance of non-heterosexual identities within society. This has led to more visibility for people who identify as LGBTQ+, which means they...
LGBT individuals face many challenges when it comes to their religious beliefs. Many religions condemn homosexuality and reject people who identify as queer. This can lead to feelings of shame and...
Queer theology is an emerging field that explores the relationship between religion and gender and sexual identity. It seeks to challenge traditional interpretations of religious texts and practices...
How does a person who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) experience religious worship spaces that both validate and exclude them? In this paper, I will explore how LGBTQ...
Faith and Sexual Orientation
Faith plays an important role in many aspects of life, including shaping personal identity. In predominantly Muslim societies where Islam is the dominant religion,...
Religious rhetoric produces internalized spiritual conflict within queer individuals by causing them to feel a sense of guilt or shame about their identity. This can manifest in various ways, such as...