Art by Samantha Miller When St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church’s rector, the Rev. Joyce Stickney, was a teenager, she served and worked at an orphanage and a refugee camp for Cambodians, Laotians and Vietnamese people in the Philippines. This experience led to her wrestling with the understanding of Christianity that she was taught growing up. “As a teen, I had all these great … [Read more...] about ‘Worth the Struggle’: The Conversation Around Queerness and Christianity
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What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality?
A portion of David’s first letter. Image from Canyonwalker Connections. Editor's Note: All verses cited are from the English Standard Version (ESV) of the Bible. People often cite certain passages in the Bible to speak out against homosexuality. These passages are described as clobber passages because "people will 'clobber' people over the head with them," said junior … [Read more...] about What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality?
The Intersection of Psychology and the LGBTQ+ Perspective
Art by Elizabeth BrummerThe rainbow flag of the LGBTQ+ community celebrates themes of diversity, inclusivity and unity, encouraging kindness and acceptance. Yet for many queer individuals, their coming out experiences are anything but liberating.With statistics showing LGBTQ+ youths being at an even greater risk for mental health struggles and queer youth suicide rates five … [Read more...] about The Intersection of Psychology and the LGBTQ+ Perspective
In Queer Spaces, Being Gay is a Privilege
Art by Madeline Duvall Am I gay? Well, yes, but actually no. I’m a non-binary asexual, so I’m not gay in the truest sense of the word. However, the word gay has also become an umbrella term for the entire LGBTQ+ community. While it’s not necessarily a bad thing, this says something about the visibility of the letter G from the outside of the community as well as from … [Read more...] about In Queer Spaces, Being Gay is a Privilege
Gender Identity
Art by Gabby DiGiovanniSome people do not reflect the gender they were assigned at birth through their appearance, the way they feel and the way they interact with society, taking a different approach to their gender identities. Gender identity is how people define and express themselves in relation to gendered societal norms. The majority of people live according to the gender … [Read more...] about Gender Identity