title: Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (GLBT) experiences with Earth-spirited faith.
abstract: Earth-spirited faiths (e.g., Pagan and Wiccan spiritualities) have been described as more affirmative toward gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT) members than mainstream Judeo-Christian faiths, but no research has explored Earth-spirited faiths' GLBT-affirming behaviors. This study investigated those behaviors as well as the faith experiences of GLBT Earth-spirited individuals. At time of coming out, participants who were affiliated with mainstream Judeo-Christian faiths reported greater faith conflict than those affiliated with Earth-spirited faiths; however, there were no differences in resolution of the conflict between the two groups, internalized homonegativity, or self-acceptance. In addition, Earth-spirited faiths engaged in many GLBT-affirming behaviors.
authors.affiliation: Counseling Psychology Program, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152, USA.
authors.forename: Brandy
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: Sharon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Horne
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001727:Bisexuality / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D018452:Homosexuality, Female / Q000523:psychology*; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012071:Religion and Sex; D029181:Spirituality; D018599:Witchcraft / Q000523:psychology