Ishmael Mokone, Author at MambaOnline - LGBTQ South Africa online

A Heartfelt Thank You to Faith-Based Queer Allies

Ishmael Mokone acknowledges the vital role of faith-based queer allies who have supported and embraced the LGBTIQA+ community.

Easter is an opportunity to reflect on Jesus’ vision of love, compassion, and radical inclusion, not religious dogma, writes Ishmael Mokone.

While the fight for inclusivity in religious institutions is key, it’s crucial to recognise that true belonging and grace resides within us.

Interfaith relationships can be a challenge, but the willingness to embrace differences can also be an opportunity for growth and transformation.

Spiritual OCD, an often misunderstood struggle, can be particularly challenging for members of the LGBTQ+ community, writes Ishmael Mokone.

By deconstructing his faith, Ishmael Mokone came to realise that his identity as a queer person is not at odds with his spirituality.

Ishmael Mokone writes that as queer people we have the right to define and express our spirituality without the need for external validation.

Former pastor Ishmael Mokone writes that while reconciling faith and sexuality can be a challenge for many queer people, it’s a journey worth taking.