The article is a comparative study between two different LGBT people in Appalachia living in and around a very religious home. The researchers first looked at sexuality under a very religious community and the second study was about gender identity. From these different aspects, they looked at the theoretical frameworks, methodology, and results of these two studies, similarities and differences. From what the researchers found, many from the heavily religious communities did not believe a person could be gay, transgender, and Christian at once. Those who were gay and/or transgender were questioned more about their faith than those who do not identify with either. They faced more discrimination in their community once they came out and justified
