Standing beside the Rhône, looking out on the river’s quiet waters and, in shadows on the far bank, Avignon, France. Just visible, against the blue sky, the outline of the bell tower of Avignon Cathedral and the massive roofline of the Palace of the Popes.

Wrecked by religion in the church?

Have you seen anything prideful, controlling, cruel, in your church culture? Yes, and it’s wrecked you? No, not really? Either way, it matters what you do next.

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#SilenceIsNotSpiritual – except when it is

I believe in breaking the silence of secrecy that abusers impose. I also believe that, for a survivor, silence is sometimes the most spiritual choice.