Almost Heretical
#130 – Anna Gazmarian: Religious OCD and Mental Illness
Feb 21, 2024
Anna Gazmarian shares her journey of faith, getting fired from a church, and confronting mental health issues within the church. Discussions on Religious OCD, scrupulosity, and challenging toxic purity culture. Emphasis on redefining God and sin, navigating mental health struggles in a religious context, and choosing faith amidst overwhelming negativity.
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- Overcoming Religious OCD and mental illness involves questioning traditional Christian views on suffering and God's will.
- Finding solace in non-traditional expressions of spirituality can help redefine faith beyond conventional norms and religious structures.
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Challenging Evangelical Upbringing
Growing up in evangelical churches, Anna faced mental health struggles, challenging her faith. She questioned the suffering she witnessed, struggled with Christian apologetics, and grappled with gender dynamics and societal expectations within the church.
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