A lot has been said about religious organizations' efforts to curb sexual abuse within their communities. These groups have taken various steps to ensure that members adhere to acceptable standards...
Religious authorities have long used moral censure to regulate human behavior, including sexual conduct. In contemporary societies, this is often framed as "moral policing", where certain practices...
Sexual autonomy is an important aspect of mental health for people who are living with mental illness. Caregivers and religious authorities can have a profound impact on how these individuals...
There has been an increase in the number of cases involving sexual assault, harassment, and abuse in various institutions, including schools, workplaces, and religious organizations. These incidents...
The strategies that enable believers to navigate ethical dilemmas in contexts of doctrinal opposition are:
1) Seeking guidance from religious authorities: Believers can seek advice and guidance...
The Effects of Religious Authorities' Anti-LGBT Rhetoric on Faith-Based Families' Emotional Climate
How does exposure to anti-LGBT rhetoric from religious authorities influence the emotional...
Today's article focuses on the relationship between institutional dogma and pastoral care for members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual/Allied...