What role does collective ritual play in affirming or denying LGBTQ identities within traditional faith communities?
The practice of participating in religious rituals is an integral part of many...
LGBTQ individuals have faced discrimination and exclusion from many aspects of society for decades, including religion.
Some religious organizations are now accepting and welcoming these...
As a community member who identifies as queer and also belongs to a religious group, I have often struggled with navigating the tensions between my personal beliefs and the prevailing norms within my...
Strategies for LGBTQ Individuals to Maintain Spiritual Authenticity and Well-Being Amid Exclusion or Religious Stigma
As an LGBTQ individual, it can be difficult to navigate religious spaces that...
Queer believers have always had difficulty finding their place within religious communities due to various reasons such as exclusion from certain rituals, discrimination based on sexual orientation,...
Many people experience God's presence through divine silence and consider it as sacred listening. Queer believers may perceive this practice differently due to their unique experiences with gender...
How Can Queer Theologians Engage With Traditional Doctrines Without Compromising Their Lived Experiences?
As a queer theologian, it is essential to understand how you may approach traditional...
The concept of morality is widely understood as a set of rules that guide human behavior based on a sense of right and wrong.
These norms are often constructed within the context of social...
Rituals are an integral part of many religions around the world. They can range from daily prayers to elaborate ceremonies that take place once a year or more often. Rituals have been used since...
Interfaith queer scholarship is an increasingly important field that explores the intersection of LGBTQ+ identities and religious beliefs. By examining the ways in which faith communities respond to...