Religious frameworks have traditionally viewed same-sex attraction and gender fluidity as sinful behaviors that contradict natural order and divine will.
Recent research indicates that people who...
The word 'queer' is often used to refer to people who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and asexual. It is also sometimes used as an umbrella term for anyone...
Spiritual Engagement for Coping, Emotional Regulation, and Identity Affirmation
LGBTQ populations are likely to face discrimination and stigma, which can negatively impact their mental health and...
What happens when performance replaces dogma as a site of truth-telling? In today's world, there is an increasing trend towards replacing traditional religious belief systems with more progressive...
Can queer experiences of intimacy and love serve as a pathway to understanding divine relationality and grace? This question has been explored for centuries within various religious traditions,...
When people talk about queer bodies in worship spaces, they often assume that the physical forms of these bodies have little to no impact on the experience of the divine. But this assumption is...
How do LGBT individuals reconstruct moral worth, spiritual belonging, and social integration after experiences of religious condemnation or exclusion?
This essay will explore how lesbian, gay,...
How does LGBT believer experience divine presence within rituals of lament, confession, and renewal? This is an important question that has been discussed extensively among religious scholars for...
The concept of religious rejection
Religious rejection is defined as an individual's choice to turn away from traditional religious beliefs and practices. It can take many forms, such as rejecting...
Exclusion of LGBT individuals from sacred rituals and sacraments has been a controversial issue for centuries. Many religions and cultures believe that homosexuality is a sin and that it goes against...