We live in a world that truly embraces mental health awareness more than ever before. Still, we need to continue to grow in our collective and personal understanding of trauma.
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Our Trauma and Reactions to Certain Faith Groups
Catholics are accused of worshipping Mary.
Evangelicals are accused of worshipping the Bible.
Both are, perhaps, overreactive statements.
Lodging these accusations are a way of getting at the group whom we oppose. (And this is true not just with religious-faith groups.)
Continue readingSigns You May Have Experienced Religious Harm & Exploitation
Below are some of the top signs that I believe show one has experienced religious harm and exploitation.
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The harm that can come in the midst of toxic faith expressions can alter the trajectory of many. This can even appear through indirect abuse or in ways you never expected. Such harm may have even led to your own deconstruction of your faith.
Continue readingTrauma-Induced Theology (Part 2)
A few months back, I penned an article entitled Trauma-Induced Theology. In the article, I noted a few pointers:
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The Prodigal Thought 