Religious Trauma in Men: How Faith and Shame Shape Erotic Disconnection
Main Points Religious fundamentalism does not just shame men’s sexuality — it severs them from their bodies, emotions, and inner truth. For many gay and queer men raised within purity culture, desire was equated with danger, leading to lifelong patterns of self-surveillance and disconnection. This article explores: How religious conditioning literally changes how the body […]
Identity After Leaving Religion: How Men Rebuild a Sense of Self.
Understanding Identity After Leaving Religion Main Points Identity after leaving religion rarely begins with clarity. It begins with a quiet disorientation — a realisation that much of what you once called “yourself” was not formed from within, but shaped through doctrine, fear, emotional restriction, and the expectations of a system that reached into the deepest […]
Leaving Fundamentalism: Why It Breaks Men Before It Frees Them.
Leaving fundamentalism can be challenging, leading to identity loss, uncertainty, and religious trauma. Discover the psychology of faith deconstruction, the seduction of rigid belief systems, and how to reclaim your sense of self beyond religious indoctrination. Support available for your journey.