Living with Religion and Faith

About this book

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people have long struggled with the conflict of being able to participate fully in their religious faith while remaining true to themselves. The good news is that today many LGBT people of faith are finding support and inclusion in religious communities that have entered the 21st century committed to the full inclusion of LGBT people. Learn how the world's major religious traditions--Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism--view homosexuality, and how LGBT people of faith navigate within those traditions. Examine why some religious groups still condemn homosexuality and reject LGBT people. And discover that while certain religions have always had a place for gay and lesbian people in their communities, others are working hard to create a place. Each title in this series contains a foreword from the founder of the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN), color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions.

Censorship history

In 2024, "Living with Religion and Faith" by Robert Rodi was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States due to its content addressing LGBT issues within religious contexts. The ban was part of a broader trend where conservative groups and parents raised formal complaints about the book's themes, leading to school board votes that upheld the censorship. Specific details about the districts involved or the outcomes of individual challenges remain largely undocumented, reflecting a growing tension in educational settings regarding the inclusion of LGBT narratives in curricula.

Bans

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