"Can faith survive within queer believers who must reconcile divine love with institutional rejection?" This is a question that has been asked by many LGBTQ+ individuals who are religious and are...
The historical exclusion of queer people from religious life has been a significant issue that has shaped contemporary theology in various ways. It is evident in the way that some religions have...
Affirming Clergy Negotiating Institutional Constraints for Queer Faith Advocacy
How do affirming clergy negotiate institutional constraints, and what new leadership models might support robust...
The question of how queer interpretations of sacred law can support inclusion while maintaining religious coherence has been a subject of debate for many years. Some scholars have argued that it is...
Queer individuals who follow religious faith often find themselves navigating a unique set of challenges when it comes to their sexual orientation and identity. They may feel torn between their...
Interfaith dialogue and cooperation are essential in promoting understanding, mutual respect, and peace among people of different faiths.
These interactions can be challenging when they involve...
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,...