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Through the rich stories of eight participants, the author explores
the psychological, spiritual, and ritual dimensions of religious
trauma among queer people. Drawing on current scholarship in the
field of trauma studies, the author makes a case for religious
trauma as an important frame to understand the experiences of queer
people in non-accepting faith communities. Though previous
scholarship has limited the recovery from religious trauma to those
who exit religious communities, in this research the author
analyzes participant stories to understand how queer people might
find healing in accepting religious communities. Using
self-psychology to understand the depth of trauma experienced in
non-accepting communities, the author explores the experience of
God and sexual identity within non-accepting communities. Through
these narratives, the author demonstrates the potential for
post-traumatic growth and life beyond conservative faith
communities. Petersen argues for a number of key recommendations
for congregations and pastoral caregivers that seek to welcome
those who have experienced religious trauma.
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