Proud to share that our psychotherapist Katayon Qahir was recently featured in Authority Magazine talking about something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention — healing from psychological abuse.
Katayon works with adults recovering from toxic relationships, chronic stress, and trauma. She offers virtual sessions across Ontario.
Link to the full interview in bio — it’s worth the read.
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Freethought Radio – January 29, 2026
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Maine Supreme Court weighs case on religious freedom, parental rights
Maine’s high court heard a custody dispute over a child’s church attendance and whether alleged harm is enough to limit a parent’s religious-upbringing rights.
Author: Pearl Small
Published: 6:45 PM EST November 13, 2025
Excerpt: "The court order in question stemmed from a custody modification request by Matthew Bradeen, the father. He alleged that after the child began attending #CalvaryChapel of Portland, she started having severe panic attacks and exhibited alarming psychological signs — like leaving notes around the house that said 'the rapture is coming.' Her father said much of her concern came from believing her sister and father would not go to heaven because they did not attend the same church as her.
"An expert witness called by the father’s side analyzed the church's sermons and testified that the teachings likely posed a psychological risk to the child. The district court accepted that assessment and granted the father final decision‑making authority on the child’s religious education."
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And who is behind #ProtectGirlsSports ? Why a #ChristoFascist CULT in #WestbrookME!
Maine judge rules #CalvaryChapel is a “cult” and bans a mother from taking her daughter to church
By Dillon Burroughs
Excerpts: "During that hearing, the district court judge, a former president of the American Civil Liberties Union (#ACLU), concluded that Bickford’s daughter experienced '#PsychologicalHarm' through her attendance at #CalvaryChapelPortland, a Bible-teaching, non-denominational church.
"The court relied heavily on testimony from a self-described 'cult expert' who labeled the church’s teachings on spiritual warfare, fallen angels, and doctrinal certainty as 'cultic' and potentially harmful. On that basis, the court awarded the father final authority over whether the child may attend services or even read the Bible during when with her mother.
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"The father’s lawyer argues that the church’s teachings might have contributed to the child’s anxiety and panic episodes and that the district court acted within its discretion to protect the child’s psychological welfare. The district court judge decided that images of demons, descriptions of eternal punishment, and lessons on spiritual warfare in the Church’s youth curriculum created an environment inappropriate for the child."
Full article:
https://www.standingforfreedom.com/2025/11/20/maine-judge-restricts-mothers-right-to-take-daughter-to-church/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXHQVVtEZhE Maine’s highest court will soon decide whether a custody judge can forbid an otherwise fit parent from letting her child read the Bible, engage in any church activities, or even spend time with youth group friends — a ruling that could have ominous implications for parental rights and religious freedom in America. A single […]
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