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Confronting Theocratic Oppression and Child Welfare

This chapter examines the repressive nature of theocracies, focusing on their control over sexuality and the misogyny inherent in purity culture and abortion debates. It highlights the traumatic experiences of individuals impacted by evangelical practices, particularly concerning child abuse, while also addressing authoritarian parenting methods that undermine children's rights. The discussion also critiques restrictive abortion laws and their deleterious effects on healthcare accessibility and bodily autonomy.

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