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How to keep your balance against the wave of religious manipulation.
This is my journey of breaking free of religious manipulation while still holding on to God.
Learning about God in a world of imperfect humans who want to tell me who God is, instead of letting me meet him for myself.
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Religious Manipulation #1: You Can't Judge Me
I found out the hard way that you can’t draw healthy boundaries if you don’t make good judgements.
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Religious Manipulation #2: But I Love You
If you were raised in a religious home then an incorrect belief about love also clouds your view of what God’s love is.
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Religious Manipulation #3: You Have to Forgive Me
Forgiveness is my tool for healing, not someone’s weapon to use against me.
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Religious Manipulation #4: God Wants Me To
Using the phrase "God wants me to" as a justification for personal actions or decisions, can sometimes be a way for individuals to manipulate situations or avoid accountability.
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Religious Manipulation #5: I'm Not Perfect
Hiding behind a religiously phrased “I’m Not Perfect” is another way to shut down communication and avoid accountability for your own behavior. Using this tactic teaches children in a God that can not be trusted.
