It's interesting how you connect these two questions so directly, this really hits the nail on the head regarding sistemic issues. Your points about accountability and how loyalty can trump truth are so insightful. I'm curious, how do people start to deconstruct the internal logic that enduring abuse is 'spiritual maturity'? That feels like such a fundamental re-wiring.
For many, the shift starts when they’re given language to distinguish redemptive suffering from normalized harm. The dissonance shows up when what’s called “spiritual maturity” is actually eroding dignity, agency, or truth. Why does something meant to form me feel like it’s diminishing me?
Deconstruction often begins with safe relationships and permission to trust one’s own moral intuition. Maturity stops meaning endurance at any cost and starts meaning honesty, accountability, and care for life—including one’s own. Once that shift happens, the internal logic begins to unravel.
Much needed, as this is a spiritual "Desease" across the religious world opening doors to demons that defile, divide, and destroy! Discernment of spirits can be a key to bringing total freedom and healing to repentant leaders and those hurt by them. Thank you Glenn!
Thank you Glenn - so timely
Blessings
It's interesting how you connect these two questions so directly, this really hits the nail on the head regarding sistemic issues. Your points about accountability and how loyalty can trump truth are so insightful. I'm curious, how do people start to deconstruct the internal logic that enduring abuse is 'spiritual maturity'? That feels like such a fundamental re-wiring.
That’s a powerful way to name it—as re-wiring.
For many, the shift starts when they’re given language to distinguish redemptive suffering from normalized harm. The dissonance shows up when what’s called “spiritual maturity” is actually eroding dignity, agency, or truth. Why does something meant to form me feel like it’s diminishing me?
Deconstruction often begins with safe relationships and permission to trust one’s own moral intuition. Maturity stops meaning endurance at any cost and starts meaning honesty, accountability, and care for life—including one’s own. Once that shift happens, the internal logic begins to unravel.
Much needed, as this is a spiritual "Desease" across the religious world opening doors to demons that defile, divide, and destroy! Discernment of spirits can be a key to bringing total freedom and healing to repentant leaders and those hurt by them. Thank you Glenn!
Thanks Bob