Fleeing Christian patriarchy: "They raise women who don't even know the sound of their voices"
Fleeing Christian patriarchy: "They raise women who don't even know the sound of their voices"
Former fundamentalist Tia Levings speaks out her new memoir and why evangelical women speak with "fundie baby voice"
Few people have an easy time escaping Christianity, because it's ubiquitous in Western society. But it can be done.
One day, it is like a hammer has hit you on the head. It rings and rings, numbing you - just a mere human in a universe of truth and unknown space.
I want to add, this observation really stood out to me:
People feel drawn to religious communities because of that word, "community." People want fellowship, to have other people who will love and support you. But I was struck by how lonely you seemed when you were in this lifestyle and when you were married. It seems a lot of people feel alone in this community.
People hail religion as a ready-made source of community. But I think this forgets how easily that community can isolate you and create a lonely environment. Just because you're surrounded by people yelling about how they're looking after your best interests doesn't make it true.