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Field noteLGBTQ+Family1 minute read

Being LGBTQ+ and religious

When faith and identity seem to clash.

Many LGBTQ+ people have a faith, or grew up in one.

What people experience

  • Fear of being rejected by a faith community
  • Struggling with teachings
  • Feeling torn between two parts of themselves

Paths people take

  • Finding affirming congregations, which exist in many traditions
  • Building a personal faith
  • Leaving religion, and grieving that loss
  • Living with questions

Harmful practices

Any practice that claims to change sexuality or gender identity has been found to cause harm. You do not need to be changed.

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