When the church is embedded in toxic religious culture, sometimes you have to leave the church to find God.
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Ravi Zacharias is Not An Anomaly, He’s The Very Common Fruit of the Toxic Religious Tree We Have Been Watering for Centuries.
The recently uncovered Ravi Zacharais abuse scandal is not a unique, once-in-a-lifetime case. Sadly, it is just one example in a long line of ongoing systems of abuse in the church. And as long as the the church continues to prioritize the success and protection of abusers over the safety, validity, and rights of victims, this will continue to happen. But the church can, and has to, do better. Read more to see how the abuse was allowed to happen, what could have been done differently, and signs of abuse to watch for in our churches and organizations.
The Best Quotes from Tara Beth Leach’s Book “Radiant Church”
Tara Beth Leach’s book “Radiant Church” is a prophetic, inspiring call for the church to strip layers of patriarchy and toxic religious culture in order to bear witness to the love of Christ in our world.
Are You Making Peace or Encouraging Toxic Behavior?
Years and years of toxic religious culture and patriarchal conditioning have led many women to believe that being a peacemaker means refusing to argue. Refusing to engage in any and all forms of conflict. Or even bending over backward to make sure that others are comfortable, even in situations where they are in the wrong. However, this type of thinking actually tends to cause more harm than good, both in our own lives and in the lives of others.
Is Deconstructing Your Faith Biblical Or Is It Unbiblical?
Deconstruction often garners pushback from church leaders who cry “heretic!” But is deconstructing your faith biblical?
What is Deconstructing Faith and Why Do We Do It?
As a Faith Deconstruction Coach I meet a lot of people getting pushback about the questions they’re asking as they deconstruct their faith. There’s a lot of people talking about it, so let’s disfcuss if it’s a good thing or something to be avoided.
6 Tips for Facing Holiday Pressure Without Losing It
Disclaimer:The tips below are not meant to replace therapy, counseling, or medical treatment. Chronic anxiety, PTSD, depression, and many other illnesses and conditions are best managed under the oversight and advice of a trained professional. If you have concerns...
A Christian Feminist’s Lament
The injustices of the world are heavy and weigh our down our souls. But an Old Testament inspired lament is the perfect vehicle to cry out to God on behalf of the oppression and pain we see in the world. This is my gift to you: a poetic expression of hope and heartbreak to use in your reflection, prayer, and meditation time.
The Rebellious Women of Jesus’ Family Tree
You've probably been taught Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary are in Jesus' family tree. (Technically Bathsheba is only listed as Uriah’s wife, but we still count that as a naming in patriarchal biblical texts that often COMPLETELY left women out of the story.)...
15 Quotes to Inspire Christian Feminists
In the last few years, we have seen a significant ramp-up of hateful rhetoric pointed straight at strong women. We’ve been called emotional, irrational, and uninformed for speaking against patriarchal and toxic systems. Every feminist knows that this isn’t a new...