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Breanne Rodgers's avatar

“We lived with shame and called it conviction.” This line describes SO much of me as young, teenage Christian. I felt constant pressure to share the gospel with everyone (cashiers! Hair dressers! That person on the plane next to me!) And I was distraught often that I was in some unconfesssed sin that would cause God to reject me. I was physically sick over it. The damage and wearing out of my nervous system affected many areas of my life that I’m still dealing with. Evangelicalism wearing a generation out is so accurate and I’m thankful you’re pulling it into the light here.

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Stephanie's avatar

Another excellent piece. I became a Christian in college...during my most formative years after a HUGE betrayal that was downplayed and minimized where it took me 2 decades (and a whole lot of honesty and therapy) to heal from. I may not have grown up with these beliefs but being thrown into it after such a huge loss/hurt in my life at 18...it felt this way. Phew your story is hitting home and I truly, truly pray people start to listen and take to heart what you are saying. It's so needed.

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