Faith communities are an important part of many people's lives, providing support, comfort, and guidance through various challenges.
Some teachings within these communities may promote a narrow...
Ritual is a set of practices that are performed regularly for a certain purpose, and it plays an important role in many religions around the world.
There has been a growing awareness among people...
LGBTQ-affirming religious communities play a crucial role in shaping individual's moral values and beliefs. Participation in such communities can significantly impact one's self-esteem, identity, and...
The advent of technology has had a significant impact on all aspects of life including religion and spirituality. It has transformed the way people connect to their faith and beliefs, and how they...
The question that arises is how do queer individuals experience their religious or spiritual beliefs in an inclusive community compared to one that does not accept them. Inclusive communities are...
LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender, and it refers to people who identify themselves as these groups. Inclusive sermons and teachings are those that include this group of people...
Psychological and Emotional Costs of Negotiating Visibility Within Faith Communities
Negotiating visibility can be a difficult task for members of faith communities who identify as LGBTQ+. It...
Strategies for Reclaiming Agency, Self-Worth, and Social Legitimacy
LGBTQ+ communities around the world have faced immense discrimination, exclusion, and persecution due to their sexual...
How does participation in LGBTQ-affirming religious communities impact self-concept, emotional resilience, and social connectedness?
LGBTQ individuals often experience feelings of isolation and...
LGBTQ+ individuals have always existed throughout human history, but their identities were largely ignored and suppressed for centuries due to religious teachings that considered them sinful and...