Tag: Catholic
Politics Masquerading as Religion
Here’s my (satirical-but-all-too-true?) version of the bishop’s anti-Obama “Statement on Religious Liberty”.
My Story – Lori
Fear was a central emotion growing up in a large devout Catholic family in the upper Midwest. I learned to be afraid of the devil, hell, sins, priests, and even my thoughts. All of these fears originated in church, in catechism and at home.
My Story – Emmi
Walking away is a scary process, but honesty with yourself is necessary for life, growth and (if you choose to persue it) genuine spirituality.
My Story – April Galamin
I was in the religious group for 19 years. Was told I was “saved by grace”, but there were always religious hoops I needed to jump through…I got tired, tired of trying to measure up.
I could never do enough, but held on for years because verbally we were told we were “saved by grace”…but that wasn’t the reality of the burdens heaped on us.
Been out for almost 3 years….YAAAY! Thank God!
There’s hope after an abusive religious experience!!!