Queer individuals face a unique set of challenges when it comes to finding acceptance and support within their community, particularly those who belong to orthodox religious groups where traditional...
LGBT identity and religiosity are often seen as mutually exclusive concepts, but this does not have to be the case. Many people identify as both LGBT and religious, and many religions have come to...
Rituals of belonging are an integral part of religious practices for many people around the world, including those who identify as LGBTQ+. They provide a sense of community, connection to history and...
The idea of "chosen family" has been embraced by many members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community to create supportive and loving relationships outside their biological...
Belief and identity are deeply intertwined, with religion often playing an important role in shaping both for many people around the world.
For those who identify as LGBTQ+, religious communities...
Queer believers are individuals who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, intersex, or asexual, and also hold religious beliefs. They may struggle to reconcile their...
The integration of LGBTQ participants' historical and contemporary experiences of religious exclusion and affirmation into their moral and spiritual narratives is a multifaceted process that involves...
Queer believers are individuals who identify with their gender, sexual orientation, or both differently from social norms and expectations. They may be called LGBTQIA+. Many religions have...
LGBTQ individuals who identify as religious face unique challenges when it comes to practicing their faith. Many religious traditions have historically been hostile towards LGBTQ people and may still...
There has been an increasing interest in Queer Theology, which seeks to challenge traditional religious teachings that have historically excluded and silenced LGBTQ+ individuals. One way that Queer...