Religion and Faith
Content Notes: religion, faith, church, gender, gender roles, gender expression, gender norms, sexuality, purity culture
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Building Sexual Health Education in Church
Online Resources:
Our Whole Lives: Lifespan Sexuality Education | Unitarian Universalist Association
Sexuality and Faith
Online Resources:
The Trevor Project: Navigating LGBTQ Identities and Religion
GLAAD Religion and Faith Reference Guide
National LGBTQ+ Task Force: Institute for Welcoming Resources
Human Rights Campaign: Faith and Religion Resources
Documentaries:
For The Bible Tells Me So (2007) - Available on Kanopy (with a library card)
Religious Diversity
Online Resources:
Buddhism: We're Queer and We've Been Here
Islam and the LGBTQ+ Question: Reframing the Narrative
What Happens When a Queer Muslim Meets a Lesbian Reverend?
Affirming Resources and Support Services
Online Resources:
LGBTQ Family Acceptance | Faith-Based Resources
United Church of Christ LGBTQ+ Resources
American Humanist Association - Social Justice
Christian Brethren Mennonite Council for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Interests
Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
Hinduism: Gay and Lesbian Vaishnava Association
The Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity
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Disclaimer: We know that religion is not always in opposition of 2SLGBTQ+ people and identities; religion can be affirming and life saving for many 2SLGBTQ+ people. We also know that significant harm has been done to many 2SLGBTQ+ people in the name of religion. We want to showcase affirming resources that reflect evidence-based sexual health education. We also want to provide a content warning for resources that are built around unlearning harmful things one may have learned about sexual health as a young person navigating religion. Below are resources geared towards those who are looking to address religious trauma and engage in a more balanced relationship between sex ed and faith.
Click below for resources on Purity Culture.