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“In our love for our church and our holy regard for those who lead us in the things of God, we forget the nature of humanity. We are not surprised by the evil pressing in from without, but we are blind to the potential for wickedness that slumbers in our own souls. We forget that humans are a combination of greatness and grief, of righteous might and disgusting sin. In our sentimentality about our church and those we love in it, we forget to stand guard against the natural failings of humanity. We turn off our deflector shields and cast aside our filters and begin to ignore the signals our inner radar may be sending.”

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Author:Stephen Mansfield
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“When church becomes for us an anointed have, when the grace is flowing and all is well we become sentimental...we remake people into what we need them to be. We are not wise in our love, prudent in our commitments, knowing in our fellowship. And so the evil comes and we are first amazed and then destroyed and then knocked off our axis as if never to return.”

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Book:Healing Your Church Hurt
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“As I journey further into reconstructing my faith, I have determined that when anger motivates us to move toward liberation, to be more inclusive, to build wider tables, and to love our neihbours better, it is righteous and holy.”

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Book:Fire in the Whole: Embracing Our Righteous Anger with White Christianity and Reclaiming Our Wholeness
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“Religious sexual harassment and abuse has become an epidemic. Sadly, it's not something new. It's existed since the fall of Adam and Eve. Religion is not exempt. A sacred place meant to be safe and holy has become the breeding ground for violence and evil.”

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Book:Sacred Wandering: Growing Your Faith In The Dark
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“Jesus would publicly call out people in the faith community who are guilty for hurting/violating others. He wouldn't sit back in silence. He wouldn't bury the evidence. Or cover up abuse. In addition, He would never ignore, condemn, or ostracize those who've suffered trauma. He wouldn't say, “Get over it.”

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Book:Sacred Wandering: Growing Your Faith In The Dark
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