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: Find an OWL class near you! | UUA.org
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
Documentary: 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, Hinduism: Gay and Lesbian Vaishnava Association, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
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
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.