Ethical frameworks are systems that guide behavior and decision making in various settings, including religious communities. Religious ideologies often include beliefs about gender roles and...
The experience of queer believers can be quite different from their heterosexual counterparts when it comes to religious practices such as going to church or temple. They face significant levels of...
The queer community has made significant progress towards acceptance and inclusion within society.
This progress has been slow and incomplete when it comes to religious communities. For many queer...
Non-binary adherents to religion face unique challenges when it comes to navigating their identities within religious communities. While some religions may be more accepting of non-binary individuals...
In many religions, mystical experiences are believed to be a direct encounter with God or a spiritual force that brings about personal transformation.
What happens when these encounters involve...
Prayer is an act that involves communication with a higher power through spoken or written words. Prayer can be done alone or with others. It can involve kneeling down, raising hands, and closing...
One of the most important aspects of human existence is the need to feel seen and validated by others. This need extends beyond just being acknowledged physically but also includes having one's...
LGBTQ individuals have been fighting for their rights and acceptance in society since time immemorial. One of the most important aspects of this fight is religious inclusion. Many religions condemn...
A bisexual person is an individual who experiences romantic attraction to people of more than one gender. They are neither gay nor straight but have a different way of understanding sexuality that...
Queer believers face a unique challenge when it comes to finding a place in their faith communities where they can be themselves while still honoring their beliefs. On one hand, there is a desire to...