A YouTuber (Maximino) reading Reddit comments just said something extremely thought-provoking. I'll paraphrase it here:

Someone who isn't Christian can't sin. It's logically impossible. The same way a gentile can't break kosher.

Sin is a Christian concept for Christians to avoid. If you're not Christian, you can't violate Christian laws.

This is one of those rhetorical spaces that non-Christians have completely ceded just because Christians say it's a certain way.

Atheists often try to get around it by saying sin isn't real.

Well, just like kosher, it is real. It just doesn't apply to people outside the belief system.

#ReligiousTrauma

Oh, Christians are oppressed and persecuted all right.

By Christian leadership!

#ReligiousTrauma #AbuseCulture #exmo #exvangelical #exmormon #exvie

Bob's Burgers making me cry because I wish my parents had been as gentle and understanding as Bob and Linda are (ultimately, after the episode drama resolves, and Linda figures out HEY I DON'T NEED TO PROJECT MY BODY INSECURITY AND MY MOTHER'S JUDGEMENT AND SHAME ONTO MY OWN DAUGHTER).

That would have been so nice. Instead of what I got. Being accused of choosing a SLUTTY HAIRCUT.

Oh snap!

"You came up with an idea that plunked the tuning fork in the loins of your dogmatism, and you confused that feeling for conviction."

—Dan McClellan (Bible scholar on whether autism comes from sin)

https://youtu.be/3G6bH0iaFd0

#ReligiousTrauma

There's a remote masters-level course on the psychology of coercive control offered by Stanford. If anyone is interested.

"This online course provides advanced insights into the practice and research of coercive control and behaviour, including its development and effects on individuals, families, and organisations. You will gain a deep understanding of the psychological processes involved in coercive and controlling behaviour across various settings such as domestic relationships, human trafficking, gangs, extremist groups, and wider organisational contexts...

"The course prepares you to advance your career in professions where there is a growing need for expertise in preventing and addressing coercive control and abuse. It also sets you up well for applying to professional doctorates and research career paths in psychology or other relevant disciplines."

https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/b051a62b-1f44-4a1d-b9ff-f7ba0b30843a/psychology-of-coercive-control?zlinkid=bcf6ce8d-a605-4c85-a63f-489d7e895aa5

#psychology #cults #cult #AbuseCulture #ReligiousTrauma

I made this zine about my frustration with Christian hypocrisy after leaving the church. If you want a physical copy, you can buy one on my Etsy. I also do zine trades!

#zine #religioustrauma #art

I'll be taking this course starting this week. There are still spots left if you're interested in writing about religious trauma.

https://www.narrativelyacademy.com/p/writing-about-religious-trauma

#WritingCommunity #ReligiousTrauma