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Our faith—whether as part of a religious community or in our relationship to the Divine—can be a core part of how we identify ourselves. But when another facet of our identity comes into conflict with how we live in alignment with our faith, we can experience crisis. Whether we struggle inwardly—wondering if our whole selves can truly be accepted by the Divine—or outwardly—debating if our understanding of the Divine and “right way of living” is the truth—we can experience isolation from a strong support network just when we need it most. But sometimes our faith can be the source of strength that allows us to boldly explore our doubt and encompass our whole selves in compassion and love.

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Opinion: Where in the Bible Does It Say You Can’t Be Transgender? Nowhere.

What’s behind this animus toward transgender people in the Christian community? As I see it, it’s not the Bible.

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What Does Islam Say About Being Gay?

Muslims who insist on condemning gays should recall that according to Islam, there are many sins, including arrogance, which the Quran treats as among the gravest moral transgressions.

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LGBTQ+ People of Faith: Rejection and Healing

A new study explores the challenges and victories experienced by LGBTQ+ people of faith seeking faith-based communities.

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Faith Communities and the Well-Being of LGBTQ Youth

In March 2021, the Board of Trustees of the American Psychiatric Association voted to commend the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry (GAP) for its contribution to the well-being of LGBT youth, applauding the Psychiatry and Religion and LGBTQ+ committees of GAP for their booklet, Faith...

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Faith-Based Organizations and Veteran Reintegration

Faith-based organizations (FBOs) are an important community-based resource for veterans as they readjust to civilian life.

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Struggling with Same-Sex Attraction at a Christian School

Readers share their personal stories of grappling with stigma and shame on campus

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3 Things Christians Should Stop Saying to Struggling Veterans

When reaching out to veterans in need, don’t let your good intentions be sidelined by one of these common mistakes.

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Jesuit Priest Stands Up for Gay Catholics, then Faces Backlash

In his latest book, the Rev. James Martin, a prominent Jesuit priest and author, encourages lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Catholics and the Church to come together. His position has led to criticism, insults and canceled invitations to events.

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Study Asks If War Makes A Person More ... Or Less ... Religious

What's the link between war and religion? Does living through the traumas of conflict make people more religious – or turn them against religion?

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Keeping Faith: Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, and Spirituality

Many of us are raised to follow a particular religion, and many of those religions have some negative messages about sexual and gender diversity.

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