Open and Affirming Religious Organizations

Abstract

In this entry, scholarship concerning open and affirming religious organizations is briefly reviewed. Specifically, these religious organizations are defined, their historical trajectory in relation to contemporary society is demonstrated, the two major forms they take within contemporary society are elaborated, and the potential impact of these religious organizations in terms of gendered and sexual inequalities is discussed. Finally, the entry provides a list of suggested materials readers may turn to for further information concerning open and affirming religious organizations.