Exvangelical Meditation: God-Shaped Hole

I was indoctrinated from a young age into believing that I had a "God-shaped hole" in my heart that only a personal relationship with Jesus could fill. In its way, teaching the exclusivity of this theological belief (as if it is a one-size-fits-all salvation package) is very deceptive, because when a "relationship with Christ" didn't …

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Exvangelical Meditation: Hell Theology is Child Abuse

Here is today's brief reminder that Hell Theology is child abuse, and I am doing what I can to be a part of the change that will make it reportable to children's services.  To those of you who have experienced the psychological trauma of Hell Theology: There is help and resources, and the anxiety you …

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