Abstract
Reconciling sexual orientation with religious and spiritual beliefs can be challenging for Christian homosexuals, since many Christian churches teach that homosexual behavior is sinful. A qualitative study of 10 male and 10 female Christian homosexuals was conducted via semistructured interviews. This article seeks to explore the potential conflict between Christianity and homosexuality faced by the respondents. Participants' life stories and experiences varied widely. A few respondents were unaffected by the potential conflict between Christianity and homosexuality, however, the majority were affected. Effects included depression, guilt, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and alienation. Implications of the findings for support personnel are included.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1382-1402 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| Journal | Journal of Homosexuality |
| Volume | 59 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Nov 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Christianity
- conflict
- homosexuality
- interview
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychology(all)
- Gender Studies
- Social Psychology
- Education
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When Christianity and Homosexuality Collide : Understanding the Potential Intrapersonal Conflict. / Subhi, Nasrudin; Geelan, David.
In: Journal of Homosexuality, Vol. 59, No. 10, 11.2012, p. 1382-1402.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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