Intergenerational dynamics play an important role in the recognition, acceptance, and inclusion of LGBTQ individuals in religious communities. These dynamics can shape attitudes, beliefs, and...
As society becomes more accepting of gender fluidity and LGBTQ+ identities, people who identify as bisexual and/or non-binary are increasingly seeking spiritual communities that can provide them with...
Queer individuals have always faced challenges when it comes to reconciling their religious beliefs with experiences of exclusion or marginalization in faith communities. For many, the struggle can...
The word "queer" refers to people who identify themselves outside the binary of male or female, heterosexual or homosexual. It is often used as an umbrella term for all types of gender identities,...
Queer theology is an emerging field that seeks to reconcile religious beliefs and practices with non-heteronormative identities. It strives to challenge the traditional understanding of gender roles...
Religion plays an important role in many people's lives, providing meaning, comfort, and guidance.
It has historically excluded and even condemned individuals who do not conform to traditional...
Faith traditions have always been important for providing guidance, support, and comfort to individuals seeking meaning, purpose, and connection in their lives.
These traditions have also been...
The religious teachings of many traditions discourage same-sex attraction and gender nonconformity.
Some spiritual communities have adapted to include LGBTQ+ people within their folds. These...
There is no doubt that religion has played an important role in shaping societies around the world for centuries, and it continues to influence people's beliefs and behaviors today.
The exclusion...
How Queer Individuals Navigate Spiritual Belonging in Communities That Condemn Their Existence
Queer people experience unique challenges when it comes to finding spiritual connection. Many...