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Apr 3, 2021

Autism Awareness Week

It’s Autism Awareness Week so I though I’d share a few thoughts. For those who aren’t sure what it’s all about, there’s a spectrum going from ADHD up to full severe autism. But it’s a sliding scale, with complex symptoms and varying degrees of functionality that can make it difficult…

Adhd

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Mar 14, 2021

Is it just me?

Life is full of existential nightmares and crisis, which is why religion is so popular. One particular existential issue that I love to explore (because why not) is the possibility that I am all that exists. Hold on Jim, that’s ridiculous — take your meds! But really, I have absolutely…

Existentialism

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Feb 17, 2021

An “Ex-Detransitioner” Disavows the Anti-Trans Movement She Helped Spark

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Excellent thank you.

Excellent thank you. I work with LGBT religious abuse and conversion attempt survivors, as well as general LGBT advocacy. This topic is of growing concern and I've been trying to get my head around it as here in New Zealand, we are about to present legislation banning all forms of…

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Excellent thank you.

I work with LGBT religious abuse and conversion attempt survivors, as well as general LGBT advocacy. This topic is of growing concern and I've been trying to get my head around it as here in New Zealand, we are about to present legislation banning all forms of…

Feb 17, 2021

The Science of Spirituality

The principles behind CORE Therapy We all have spiritual “needs”, no matter what our beliefs are. Atheists even have these needs, but they are usually satisfied through accepting and immersing our minds with the awe of nature. Scientific endeavours in the areas of quantum physics and the “philosophy of physics” are tackling the big questions…

Religious Abuse

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Feb 15, 2021

Trans — freedom to be

Disclaimer — First up — I’m not Trans. I have absolutely no idea what it’s like. I have many Trans friends and colleagues and I exercise empathy with all my relationships — I actively try to put myself in their position to the best of my understanding. But I can…

LGBTQ

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Feb 6, 2021

The Mystics

There has always been “Christian mystics” through the centuries. They provide a powerful balance to the dogmatic literalist and fundamentalists that have inflicted horrific damage in this world. But here’s something I’ve noticed over the last few years of studying and exploring all forms of spiritual experience. All these Christian…

Religion And Spirituality

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Jan 20, 2021

“Worthless sinners” — a doctrine of abuse

The core of religious abuse for LGBT+ people is in the destruction of our worth as human beings, instilling a deep sense of self-loathing. Even without being LGBT+, we are taught, as Christians, that we are intrinsically evil, born in sin, incapable of doing any good and often summed up…

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“Worthless sinners” — a doctrine of abuse

Dec 21, 2020

Religious Comfort

I saw a video on being gay and religious the other day. One of the key comments the guy makes is his feeling of belonging and connection with thousands of years of traditions etc. He mentions that at the end of the day it’s all about doing good to humanity…

Religion

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Dec 1, 2020

Who said you were broken?

LGBT+ people have had to face the opinion that we are somehow broken, in need of fixing. This extends into all areas of life, especially when religion is concerned. We are taught that we are inherently sinful; that the mind is deceitful and can’t be trusted; that we must work…

LGBTQ

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Nov 16, 2020

EFFORTLESS CHANGE

For some time now, I’ve been quietly on a very deep and profound journey. You see, I’ve struggled with my mental health all my life. The constant battle with being gay in an un-accepting world, turning to religion and all it promised to “cure” me. And on top of that…

Itslifejim

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