The Bible and The Bedroom: Reconciling Faith, Love, and LGBTQ+ Identity
For many LGBTQ+ individuals, reconciling their sexual or gender identity with their faith can be an emotional and spiritual struggle. The tension between religious teachings and personal identity often leads to states of guilt, shame, or even rejection. However, faith and love are not mutually exclusive, and many believers are finding ways to embrace both […]
Rethinking Righteousness: What the Bible Really Says About Identity
Conversations about identity—particularly sexual, gender, and personal identity—often intersect with discussions of faith in today’s world. At the center of many of these debates is the Bible, a sacred text for millions, which is frequently quoted in arguments about what is and isn’t righteous. But in a time where lines between morality and judgment are […]
Being Black and Faithful: A Journey Through Double Discrimination
Faith has long been a source of strength, survival, and solidarity in the black community. From spirituals sung in slavery to churches that became epicenters of civil rights movements, the black faith experience is deeply woven into the fabric of resistance and hope. Yet, even within spaces of worship, being black can mean carrying a […]