I will explore how individuals can navigate their sexual values when faced with emotional attachments that challenge them. It is important to recognize that sexual attraction, desire, and behavior...
Queer believers have unique challenges when it comes to navigating ethical tensions between their personal values and participation in institutional religious practices. This is because religion...
LGBTQ individuals often face social stigma and discrimination from their family, friends, and community. This can be especially true when they come from conservative religious backgrounds that are...
Can participation in queer-inclusive religious communities enhance adaptive coping in the face of social and institutional discrimination? This is an important question for many people who identify...
LGBTQ individuals have often struggled to find their place within traditional Christian communities due to the belief that homosexual behavior is sinful and unacceptable.
Progressive religious...
Queer believers are people who identify themselves as LGBTQ+ and follow one or more religions. They may choose to construct their own rituals that affirm their identities within religious contexts....
The role of religion is crucial when it comes to establishing and maintaining moral standards within society. Religious teachings provide guidance to followers regarding behavioral expectations,...
What Is the Effect of Religious Mentorship on Sexual Identity Acceptance Among LGBTQ+ Adolescents?
Religious mentorship has been shown to have a positive effect on sexual identity acceptance among...
There are many strategies that can be used to integrate one's personal desires with religious doctrine or ethical teachings when there is a conflict between them. One strategy involves seeking...
How do religious leaders navigate pastoral care for LGBT congregants facing moral conflict?
Religious leaders have always played an important role in providing spiritual guidance to their...