For most people, the word "revelation" conjures up images of God speaking to his prophets through sacred scripture.
For queer believers, this understanding is problematic because it implies that...
Ritual Reinterpretation for LGBT Believers
Sacred rituals are integral parts of religious traditions around the world. They serve to connect individuals and communities with their spiritual...
Ethical Dilemmas Faced By Queer Clergy Navigating Institutional Expectations And Personal Integrity
As members of religious institutions, queer clergy often face ethical challenges when trying to...
The study of religion has traditionally focused on the beliefs, practices, and doctrines that individuals hold about God, gods, and other supernatural entities.
Recent scholarship has begun to...
Effective spiritual mentorship can be defined as a relationship between an individual who is seeking to grow spiritually and another person who provides guidance, support, and encouragement along...
The following text is an example of a queer reading of sacred texts that provides insight into ethical pluralism and inclusivity. The author uses examples from various religious traditions to...
Queer theology challenges patriarchal understandings of divine authority by proposing relational models of power that emphasize mutuality, equality, and reciprocity. These models reject traditional...
Queer believers are individuals who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, or genderqueer. They may also be atheists, agnostics, or spiritual seekers. Their religious...
The topic of how queer believers reconcile institutional authority with personal spiritual experience is one that has been explored extensively by scholars and individuals alike. For many people,...
There has been an increasing focus on the importance of including diverse perspectives within religious communities, particularly those related to gender and sexual identity. One area where this is...