In this series we’ve covered many topics within purity culture, but you may be left wondering what your role is in preventing sexual violence. This post contains several resources to empower you and your community to make informed advocacy decisions. Survivor Advocacy & Community Prevention The Importance of Pastoral Advocacy in Preventing Sexual Violence Members…
(This post uses #ChurchToo to compare responses from evangelical leaders, both pastoral and political, in the U.S. towards sexual violence. Additionally, the term “evangelical” has become political in recent years. Evangelical Christianity is a broad category with many different perspectives and is not monolithic. Simply because someone self-identifies as an evangelical does not mean they…
(This post is not explicit but does discuss elements of abuse and the normalization of sexual violence in the church through liturgy. It may make some uncomfortable, especially those with histories of trauma. If you feel this applies to you, there’s no pressure to read it.) Not all churches or religious spaces are liturgical like…
(This post is not explicit but does discuss elements of abuse and the normalization of sexual violence in the church. It may make some uncomfortable, especially those with histories of trauma. If you feel this applies to you, there’s no pressure to read it.) Purity culture significantly impacts how someone understands their own female sexuality….
(This post is not explicit but does discuss elements of rape culture and the normalization of sexual violence in the church. It may make some uncomfortable, especially those with histories of trauma. If you feel this applies to you, there’s no pressure to read it.) Research identifies rape culture, or a space where rape or…
Often times social norms or expectations, such as sexual purity, are taught through stories. And yet, a good story isn’t always true. There is one story in particular, the fairy tale of sexual purity in fact, which has had grasp on the most intimate parts of young minds. This fairy tale is both vintage and…