Personal spiritual autonomy refers to an individual's ability to make their own decisions regarding religious beliefs and practices without external interference from institutions like churches,...
The metaphors of divine mercy, justice, and love are often used to describe God's relationship with humans in many religions. These metaphors can be seen as representing different aspects of God's...
In the past, same-sex couples were often excluded from receiving religious ceremonies such as marriage or commitment rites due to their sexual orientation.
This has changed in recent years as many...
Religious exclusivism is the belief that one religion alone possesses absolute truth and salvation. This belief has been held by many major religions throughout history, including Christianity,...
How do queer believers reinterpret divine revelation as continuous and evolving?
Queer believers face an uphill battle when it comes to reconciling their sexual orientation with their religious...
The purpose of this article is to explore how certain cognitive, emotional, and social factors can contribute to an individual's ability to maintain their sense of spiritual resilience within...
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...