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Jul 28
21m 15s

Woman Sues Church for Public Shaming

ATHEIST COMMUNITY OF AUSTIN
About this episode
A troubling lawsuit highlights a church's alleged coercion and abuse protection, unpacking how religious institutions, acting as counselors, can demand victims stay in abusive relationships. This discussion explores their disregard for mandatory reporting laws and legal regulations, exposing the dangers when dogma overrides personal autonomy and human well-being. It reveals how such practices can lead to severe psychological harm, especially for children, and calls for secular principles to prevail where vulnerable individuals are concerned.

News Source: Woman Sues John MacArthur's Church By Hemant Mehta for The Friendly Atheist July 14, 2025 🔗https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/woman-sues-john-macarthurs-church

The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.30.1 featuring Eli Slack, Jonathan Roudabush, and Tracy WilbertC

Church Counseling: Abuse Enablers? 🚨
When Dogma Harms: A Church Lawsuit Exposed 🏛️
Religious Coercion: God's Way to Control? ⛓️
Ignoring Abuse: Churches vs. Mandated Reporting 🚫
John MacArthur's Controversial Legacy 🔥
Secular Humanism's Win Over Religious Harm ✨
Beyond the Pale: Unpacking Church Abuse 🤮
California Law vs. Church Doctrine ⚖️
Protecting Children From Religious Harm 🛡️
The Psyche's Importance vs. "Spirit" 🧠
Why Churches Need Regulation Now 💥
Christian Counseling: More Harm Than Help? 💔
Abused by the Church: A Victim's Ordeal 😢
Fear-Based Faith: The Blackmail Tactic 🌑
Keep Church in Church: Segregating Society 🌍

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