How Religious Trauma Affects Queer Identity Formation
Religion is an integral part of many people's lives, providing comfort, guidance, and community.
For some individuals who identify as...
Introduction to Queerness
Queer is an umbrella term for people who identify outside of traditional gender norms or sexual identities. It can include people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
The concept of queerness has been used to describe individuals whose sexual orientation or gender identity falls outside of the heteronormative norms established by society. It is often associated...
Psychological Challenges When Devout And Queer
The intersection between religion and queerness can be an especially difficult one to navigate for those who identify with both. Religions often...
When it comes to understanding the psychological implications of perceiving one's queerness as sacred rather than sinful, there is much research that has been conducted to shed light on this issue....
Queer theology is a subfield of queer studies that critically analyzes the intersection between religion and queerness. It examines how religious institutions have historically marginalized and...
There is a growing body of research that suggests that being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, nonbinary, asexual, polyamorous, kinky, neopagan, or involved in a BDSM relationship has a...
Light is often used to represent divinity and goodness in many religions.
Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the "light of the world" (John 8:12), and followers of Islam are encouraged to...
Queer people have been shaped by many societal influences that are often oppressive to their identities and experiences. Religious institutions often play a key role in this oppression, with many...
Queerness is the state of being different from what is considered normal, standard, or acceptable. It can refer to a wide range of sexual orientations, gender identities, and behaviors that do not...