The drama and phenomena can definitely add to church trauma. (I didn't intend for all that to rhyme!) If you're not feeling it, or it all seems like hype and emotionalism unmoored from good theology, the experience of being in those circles can leave pain and confusion in its wake. - Michelle
Another area where I believe some have experienced trauma is in a very charismatic church, where the phenomena around them doesn't seem to make sense.
The drama and phenomena can definitely add to church trauma. (I didn't intend for all that to rhyme!) If you're not feeling it, or it all seems like hype and emotionalism unmoored from good theology, the experience of being in those circles can leave pain and confusion in its wake. - Michelle
Yes, especially for children.
Thank you for this. So needed.