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Holy/Hurt Podcast

Ep 8: Unsettling Ourselves

Sep 6, 2023
Explore the impact of communities and faiths on personality structures, the weaponization of scriptures, and Christian nationalism. Learn about the importance of staying with core feelings and embracing grief for healing. Hear from guest Mark Charles about the legacy of the doctrine of discovery and the intergenerational trauma experienced by marginalized communities. Conclude the series with a call for lament and a focus on love, connection, and hope.
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Quick takeaways

  • Spiritual trauma can result from the weaponization of religious scriptures, historical traumas like colonization and genocide, and perpetration-induced traumatic stress (PITS).
  • The Doctrine of Discovery has justified the dehumanization and exploitation of indigenous peoples, perpetuating white superiority and trauma for both indigenous and white communities.

Deep dives

The Impact of Spiritual Trauma

Spiritual trauma can have long-lasting effects on individuals and communities. It can stem from the weaponization of religious scriptures, such as promoting harmful beliefs about gender or race. Historical traumas like colonization and genocide have also played a role in perpetuating spiritual trauma. It's important to acknowledge the psychological consequences of spiritual abuse, which can manifest as perpetration-induced traumatic stress (PITS). This trauma affects not only the victims but also the perpetrators and the broader society. Understanding the trauma can help us address the shock and denial that often accompanies it and create a space for healing and repair.

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