by Angela J Herrington MA, LSCC | Blog, Deconstructing Faith, Toxic Religion
It’s not easy to deconstruct your faith when you find yourself surrounded by unhealthy people with zero respect for personal boundaries. Between the rude online trolls and those who are just downright mean to you in real life, it sometimes feels like...
by Angela J Herrington MA, LSCC | Blog, Deconstructing Faith, Toxic Religion
Have you ever wondered if your church is immersed in toxic religion? Do you have a nagging feeling that something is off or wrong, but you can’t put your finger on it? Sometimes, churches can be unhealthy and oppressive, and attending will do you more harm than...
by Angela J Herrington MA, LSCC | Blog, Deconstructing Faith, Toxic Religion
Christian sister, maybe you’ve recognized that your hustle is stealing your peace, but I’ll bet you don’t realize that patriarchy wants it this way. Our entire system pushes women to be more and do more and juggle more with the promise that if we...
by Angela J Herrington MA, LSCC | Blog, Deconstructing Faith
When life gets chaotic… Some seasons are challenging, while others are downright exhausting. Deconstructing toxic religious culture, healing from trauma, and reconciling hurt at the hands of the church can be very draining, but it’s so worthwhile. This...
by Angela J Herrington MA, LSCC | Blog, Books, Deconstructing Faith
Deconstructing your faith starts with lament. We MUST grieve the loss of what we thought we had, before we can clearly see what we need. One of the things the church struggles with the most is grief. Toxic religion has mistakenly taught us to push down emotions...
