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:

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.


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