Religion and spirituality among bisexual Black men in the USA
Religion and spirituality among bisexual Black men in the USA
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DOI：
10.1080/13691050701877526
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发表时间：
2008-01-01
影响因子：
2.2
通讯作者：
Sandfort, Theo G. M.
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作者：
Jeffries, William L., IV;Dodge, Brian;Sandfort, Theo G. M.
传统上，宗教一直是美国黑人制度支持和福祉的主要来源。然而，当与性并置时，宗教对非异性恋个体生活的积极影响是值得怀疑的。研究表明，非异性恋者经常因为宗教机构对同性恋的负面影响而放弃有组织的宗教信仰。虽然有研究调查了男女同性恋者的宗教和精神信仰，但很少有研究调查他们在双性恋者生活中的角色。在这项研究中，我们分析了28名居住在纽约市的双性恋黑人男性的定性访谈。除了去教堂，参与者还通过音乐事工等活动表达对宗教团体的归属感。尽管因为他们是双性恋而被拒绝，但一些参与者认为其他宗教人士正在接受他们。其他人则认为教堂是非异性恋者互动的地方，通常是为了会见性伴侣。参与者在应对不良生活经历时唤起了对上帝的信仰；一些人将信仰与家庭和性责任联系起来。在相关文献的基础上，我们讨论了宗教和灵性对美国双性恋黑人男性生活质量的影响。
Traditionally, religion has been a major source of institutional support and well-being for Black people in the USA. However, when juxtaposed against sexuality, religion's positive effect upon the lives of non-heterosexual individuals is questionable. Research suggests that non-heterosexuals often abandon structured religion for spirituality due to the homonegativity perpetuated through religious institutions. Although studies have examined religion and spirituality among gays and lesbians, few have examined their roles in the lives of bisexuals. In this study, we analyzed qualitative interviews from 28 bisexual Black men who resided in New York City. In addition to church attendance, participants expressed belonging to religious communities through activities such as music ministry. Despite rejection because of their bisexuality, some participants saw other religious individuals as being accepting of them. Others discussed the church as a place where non-heterosexuals interacted, often for meeting sexual partners. Participants evoked beliefs in God in coping with adverse life experiences; some linked faith to family and sexual responsibilities. Drawing upon relevant literature, we discuss the implications of religion and spirituality for the quality of life of bisexual Black men in the USA.