by angelajherrington | Deconstructing Faith, Patriarchy
Religion can be a beautiful thing. It can unite people, offer comfort in difficult times, and inspire individuals to lead more meaningful lives. But when religion becomes toxic, it can do just the opposite. It tears people apart, causes deep trauma, and allows...
by angelajherrington | Blog, Deconstructing Faith
Leaving a traumatic religious experience usually leaves people feeling lost, confused, and unsure of who you are and what you believe. Religion makes up a significant portion of your identity, and leaving it behind leaves a giant hole in who you are. But fear not, my...
by angelajherrington | Blog, Deconstructing Faith
During deconstruction, many of us step back from attending church, but some events like funerals, weddings, and holiday celebrations draw us back into spaces that feel risky. So, what do you do when you ‘need’ to go, but your body is panicking, or you...
by angelajherrington | Blog, Christian Coaching, Deconstructing Faith, toxic religion
Do you have someone in your life who is deconstructing, and you aren’t sure how to handle it?Do you just know they’re condemned to hell, and are totally on the wrong path? As much as you fear faith deconstruction, your fear shouldn’t be driving your...
by angelajherrington | Blog, Deconstructing Faith, toxic religion
During the COVID restrictions of 2020, and 2021, many evangelical leaders mistakenly believed that as soon as restrictions were lifted, there would be a revival in church attendance and a zeal for all things Christian. But that’s the opposite of what happened....