abuse that occurs in religious settings
Are emotions such as happiness important? What happens when emotions are suppressed? How is “God’s glory” sometimes used to control and abuse other people? I read the following meme on Facebook, and want to highlight how this can be used to spiritually abuse others, as was my experience as a …
I wonder what eternity means to you? There are many different ideas about it: the promise of eternal life, the comfort of loved ones living forever, the fear of eternal damnation, the possibility of reincarnation, a boring event that lasts an eternity, or a longing for there to be no …
I have been pondering, what is the spiritual abuse of children? And what are its effects? And what is a healthy spirituality characterised by? Let’s start with what some churches give as the definition in their own safeguarding policies. “Spiritual abuse is a form of emotional and psychological abuse. It …
Silence There is within me a part called Mr Silence. Ironically, he is loud and commanding. Perhaps you have one too? These are some of the things he might say. “Children should be seen and not heard. Don’t speak unless you are spoken to. You must be silent.” “Women should …
