This post is not an indictment of Christianity or any religion. Neither is my work as an ex-Christian psychotherapist. Rather, this is a breakdown of some of the most common harmful beliefs that religion can reinforce.
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Many of us believe that we don’t deserve to carry the shame that we feel, but that doesn’t make it go away. So why do we feel it? What purpose does it serve?
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What is one of the most dangerous outcomes of religion? People thinking they deserve bad things. Not all churches or religious settings preach this. Or, if they preach it, it’s not always intentional. The result, unfortunately, can be terrible for a person’s mental health.
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Harm and shame are the norm. This is one reason why people think that their family culture is fine. They’re used to feeling hurt or bad about themselves, to the point that it takes work for them to notice it.
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Usually the first hint that someone is being passive aggressive is their tone. When someone is passive aggressive, they're usually less direct in their communication. You might sense that they're experiencing some "big feelings." Yet, they're not stating what their feeling are.
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Jealousy is an emotion that occurs when we miss someone due to them spending time with others. This is not limited to the fear that a partner might be cheating.
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Opening up to parents is hard for some people. This is true regardless of age. Some families just have trouble getting along and communicating.
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