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July 2024

What is religious trauma?

Religious trauma is an under-recognized yet significant phenomenon. It can be caused by a variety of factors, such as religious abuse, dogmatic beliefs that are imposed upon individuals by institutions or leaders, ex-communication from a spiritual community, traumatic rituals, and spiritual bypassing. Forced religious conversions, especially when they involve violence or coercion to achieve them, can also lead to deep psychological distress. Individuals need to be aware of the potential for...

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