This month let's question the influence of cultic Christianity, explore some of my favorite books on spiritual abuse, and ponder ways to fully live our one and beautiful life.
'The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse' saved my life, my faith, my sanity. One thing I've learned over the years is that when one has been hurt by a church, the next church you go to may keep you at arms length as though your pain and betrayal is contagious and sinful, as though you are the problem. But through it all, it has drawn me closer to God.
This is a great post. I have similar concerns. I currently minister in two contexts--one quite politically progressive, and one worryingly politically conservative. I'm probably neither. I agree that I think a lot of people from what you call "cultic Christianity" have not really wrestled with what following Jesus actually means. Apart from the injunction from God to love His people (which He had to give me Himself because I was struggling). the way I've found to shepherd both groups is an awareness of stages of faith. I wonder if my course on such would be of interest or help for you. Please feel free to message me if you want to ask question about it. https://the-pilgrimage.org/home-2/get-connected/the-walk/
'The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse' saved my life, my faith, my sanity. One thing I've learned over the years is that when one has been hurt by a church, the next church you go to may keep you at arms length as though your pain and betrayal is contagious and sinful, as though you are the problem. But through it all, it has drawn me closer to God.
People often don’t understand unless they’ve been through it themselves. 💔
This is a great post. I have similar concerns. I currently minister in two contexts--one quite politically progressive, and one worryingly politically conservative. I'm probably neither. I agree that I think a lot of people from what you call "cultic Christianity" have not really wrestled with what following Jesus actually means. Apart from the injunction from God to love His people (which He had to give me Himself because I was struggling). the way I've found to shepherd both groups is an awareness of stages of faith. I wonder if my course on such would be of interest or help for you. Please feel free to message me if you want to ask question about it. https://the-pilgrimage.org/home-2/get-connected/the-walk/
Thanks for your comment. I think you are exactly correct when you say they have not wrestled. I’ll look into your course. 😊
Thank you! I hope you or others you might know might find it useful.
Thank you for talking about these things.
You are welcome! It’s absolutely necessary.
Indeed, it is.