Sacred Narratives have been used to justify and perpetuate heteronormativity and cisnormativity within religious communities.
Many LGBTQ+ individuals find solace in these same stories. This...
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: The paradoxical power of sexuality in religion: exploring liberation and exclusion through sacred stories
In moral-authoritarian systems such as fundamentalist religious communities, the regulation of sexual behavior is an essential mechanism for preserving social order and stability. One way this is...
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: Religious fundamentalists use sexual control measures to maintain moral order and stability
The idea that forgiving someone who has committed sexual misconduct can strengthen civic virtue and collective moral consciousness is not entirely new but has gained increasing attention in recent...
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: How forgiveness can promote civic virtue and healthier relationships
The concept of theology without hierarchy is becoming increasingly popular among modern Christians, who believe that God does not favor one group of people over another. This belief challenges...
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: Theology without hierarchy: creating new sacred communities through sexuality, intimacy & interdependence
There has been an increase in the acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals within religious communities. This acceptance can have significant effects on their mental health...
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: Exploring the importance of religious community acceptance for mental wellbeing of lgbt individuals
Queer-Inclusive Liturgies: Promoting Moral Awareness and Ethical Development in Religious Communities
The study of morality and ethics is an important part of religious life for many people around...
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: Sexuality, inclusion, and moral development: queerinclusive liturgies as ethical formation in religious communities
A queer individual's survival strategy is an essential aspect that can help them cope with their reality in a conservative religious environment. Many strategies have been developed to assist...
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: How does one survive as a queer individual in conservative religious communities?
As many people know, individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+ can face unique challenges in terms of finding support for their faith journeys. For those who are part of religious communities that condemn...
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: The importance of finding a mentor for lgbtqia+ believers who face challenges in their faith journey
What is the relationship between spiritual engagement and mental health outcomes, particularly regarding emotional balance?
Spiritual engagement refers to an individual's involvement in religious...
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: Spiritual engagement & mental health: understanding the importance of emotional balance
The study examined how social networks within religious communities affect resilience and self-concept among LGBT believers. To understand this relationship, it was important to define terms like...
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: How lgbt believers overcome discrimination through religious community support