Microaggressions are subtle verbal, nonverbal, or environmental insults that communicate hostile or derogatory beliefs about a stigmatized group to its members. Microaggressions may arise from...
We will explore how interfaith dialogue can promote empathy towards queer inclusion in religious communities. By examining different perspectives and belief systems, interfaith discussion can provide...
LGBT believers are people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer and hold religious beliefs. They may belong to various faiths and traditions but share common challenges...
This paper will explore how participation in communal worship shapes the ethical reasoning, spiritual identity, and moral imagination of LGBTQ believers. Participation in communal worship can have a...
Narratives of divine love and forgiveness are powerful tools for mediating feelings of shame and self-acceptance among LGBT believers. These stories can provide comfort and solace during times of...
How do mystical queer practices inform ethical, social, and spiritual engagement in religious communities?
Mystical queer practices are a way to explore one's identity and sexuality through...
Religious communities have historically been resistant to accepting same-sex unions, often citing scriptural or doctrinal prohibitions against such relationships.
Recent years have seen a shift...
LGBTQ individuals are those who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. Inclusive religious communities provide space to celebrate the diversity of identities and gender...
Communal Affirmation Shapes Identity Development and Spiritual Resilience
The concept of communal affirmation refers to the process whereby individuals receive validation, encouragement, and...
Intergenerational Differences Within Religious Communities
Religion is often seen as a conservative force that promotes traditional gender roles and heteronormativity.
There are many examples...