Comments on: The Church Abuse Policy http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/10/08/the-church-abuse-policy/ by Hemant Mehta Mon, 28 May 2012 02:07:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Seth C. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/10/08/the-church-abuse-policy/#comment-233225 Seth C. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:08:46 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/?p=5044#comment-233225 Spiritual abuse is what Lynn said and when one oppresses another person by saying "Follow our version of this religion or your going to hell to burn and be tormented for all eternity." I hate oppression of any kind, it's my number one enemy, especially spiritual oppression. I hate it so much because of how it afflicted me as a boy, has driven many others away from a meaningful spirituality, and how I occasionally have to fight that force in my spiritual life today. IMO, it goes against the very teachings and actions of Jesus...He seemed to never oppress; only to heal, teach, make whole, and set free. Spiritual abuse is what Lynn said and when one oppresses another person by saying “Follow our version of this religion or your going to hell to burn and be tormented for all eternity.”

I hate oppression of any kind, it’s my number one enemy, especially spiritual oppression. I hate it so much because of how it afflicted me as a boy, has driven many others away from a meaningful spirituality, and how I occasionally have to fight that force in my spiritual life today.

IMO, it goes against the very teachings and actions of Jesus…He seemed to never oppress; only to heal, teach, make whole, and set free.

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]]> By: Lynn http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/10/08/the-church-abuse-policy/#comment-233082 Lynn Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:20:21 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/?p=5044#comment-233082 Absolutely true across the board. Spiritual abuse is when an elite few manipulate others' private lives and decisions by acting as if they're the mouthpieces of a deity. It's using spirtual matters or matters of faith to control people. These elite few usually have a LOT to gain from this behavior, financially and otherwise. Absolutely true across the board.

Spiritual abuse is when an elite few manipulate others’ private lives and decisions by acting as if they’re the mouthpieces of a deity. It’s using spirtual matters or matters of faith to control people. These elite few usually have a LOT to gain from this behavior, financially and otherwise.

]]> By: Paul http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/10/08/the-church-abuse-policy/#comment-233061 Paul Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:20:45 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/?p=5044#comment-233061 Abbie says:<blockquote>What is “spiritual” abuse?</blockquote> Telling children that God exists. Abbie says:
What is “spiritual” abuse?

Telling children that God exists.

]]> By: Chris (in Columbus) http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/10/08/the-church-abuse-policy/#comment-233026 Chris (in Columbus) Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:09:37 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/?p=5044#comment-233026 I won't lie, I kind of think those characters are the cutest things ever! :-p I won’t lie, I kind of think those characters are the cutest things ever! :-p

]]> By: Abbie http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/10/08/the-church-abuse-policy/#comment-232992 Abbie Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:29:01 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/?p=5044#comment-232992 What is "spiritual" abuse? What is “spiritual” abuse?

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