Faith and Identity

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.