When Bad Theology Makes Abuse Easier

Kristen Neighbarger

Published on: 16/09/2026

How bad theology can shift responsibility, enable abuse, protect harmful systems, and keep people trapped in cycles of silence, fear, and endurance.

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Why Did This Feel So Familiar?

Kristen Neighbarger

Published on: 09/09/2026

Why did Death of a Pastor’s Wife feel so familiar to so many exvangelicals? A reflection on harmful theology, charismatic leadership, church accountability, and the systems that allow spiritual abuse to flourish.

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