However, traditional religious teachings are not always LGBT-tolerant, leading the believer to be prejudiced against sexual minorities as a means of expressing their religiosity. Finally, the defensive function serves people who have fragile self-esteem or who are insecure about their gender or ...
There is a long history of tension between the authority of the Vatican and the relative autonomy of Roman Catholic institutions of higher education, particularly in the United States of America. These tensions currently arise on Catholic campuses where student affairs practitioners seek to support le...
(Sodom and Gomorrah). The Judeo-Christian moral tradition formed the basis ofEnglish Law; thus, it must be assumed that religious teachings against homosexual relationships informed the law. The U.S. Supreme Court echoed the moral tradition argument in its ruling that criminalSodomylaws are not ...
Moore here has produced some of the best domestic dialogue in Cana- dian literature, neatly conveying the nuances of invisible deceit, the electronic illusion of proximity, the despemte teachings down the line for reassurance, the costly silences. However, there is a minor technical flaw. Any ...
Religion is a significant factor in the public’s perception of the LGBT community. The vast majority of Filipinos are Roman Catholics. Catholicism and its teachings suppress the acceptance of sexual minorities as they deem same-sex marriage and homosexuality immoral practices (UNDP, 2014). ...
A history of church teachings condemning same-sex attractions and sexual behavior combined with a context of heteronormativity have created an environment in which sexual minority young adults may feel unsafe and unwelcomed. As a result, some sexual minority individuals hide their emerging sense of ...
Support for lesbian and gay (LG) civil rights has increased in recent decades, but heterosexism is still prevalent, particularly among highly religious populations. Evidence suggests, however, that it may not be affiliation, but rather conviction in one’s beliefs that relates to prejudicial attitud...