Reclaiming Faith and Healing from Spiritual Violence | Soulforce
Background
Soulforce is a movement dedicated to dismantling harmful theologies and combating spiritual violence against LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Through a combination of nonviolent direct action, theological education, and community-building, Soulforce works to reclaim faith spaces as places of radical love and inclusion.
By challenging toxic religious narratives, we aim to create a world where everyone is cherished for who they are.
Initiative Overview
Founded over 25 years ago, Soulforce has been at the forefront of fighting spiritual violence by reimagining faith as a tool for healing rather than harm. We work globally, providing resources in seven languages to help communities embrace queer and feminist theologies.
From anti-discrimination lawsuits to vibrant online campaigns, Soulforce confronts religion-based violence and advocates for a world where faith empowers rather than excludes.
Impact
Each year, Soulforce reaches between 10,000-20,000 people globally through its events, workshops, and campaigns.
Our resources are available in seven languages, making our work accessible to diverse communities worldwide.
We partner with dozens of organizations across three continents to advance LGBTQIA+ rights and confront religious-based discrimination.
Our vibrant online community engages individuals from over 30 countries and all 50 U.S. states through podcasts, videos, and e-books focused on reclaiming inclusive faith spaces.
Conclusion
How Spirituality Makes Our Work Different
At Soulforce, spirituality is about reclaiming faith from those who weaponize it. We believe that every person is cherished by the Divine exactly as they are, and our work seeks to heal the wounds caused by harmful theologies. By centering LGBTQIA+ people in faith-based healing and justice work, we create spaces of belonging where individuals can thrive in their wholeness — whether or not they identify with a specific religion.