Because his father made sure that the bruises, cuts and oozing blisters were not visible on the boy's back-quarters, nobody could see how badly he had been beat. He was merely exhibiting boyish restlessness and not actual pain when he squirmed on a hard wooden pew. The church members interpreted his glazed eyes as a sign of boredom rather than dissociation.
It's difficult to know if anyone would have intervened to save the boy if they had known how often he was beaten. His fellow church members believed that the best thing for a child is to spare him the rod. Children are property, so why should they have basic human rights like dignity and protection from child cruelty?
If the boy had tried to protest the abuse, fundamentalist religious teachings could have been used against him. He was too indoctrinated not to be angry or allow it fuel legitimate protests. Many churches believe that anger is an “unspiritual emotion” that must be banished. Instead, it should be replaced by compliant sweetness or gratitude for the chance to be broken down in Jesus' name. He had been repeatedly told that his rebellious, headstrong nature needed to be broken in order to be freed from Original Sin's essential human evilness and be filled with the goodness, purity, and power of the Holy Spirit.
The boy might have been warned that if he tried to tell anyone, it was a crime to lie about your parents. Parents should always be respected and obeyed. He would have been beaten more severely if he didn't lie and stood firm. His father would then make sure that he never sat down again on the wooden pew. He would have been reminded that Jesus Christ is his personal Savior and Lord, and asked to be saved to avoid eternal hellfire for lying to his father.
The pastor could have reached out to his parents to help him, and they would likely have lied to him, claiming that they hadn't beat him. If they admitted to beating the boy because he had shown his bruises to the pastor they might have claimed that the boy was a bad seed who was too strong. They might have justified the beatings to try and break his will and make him a faithful lamb of God.
The pastor could have then returned to the boy to remind them to obey their parents no matter what. If he had been a little more fortunate and found a pastor who was more compassionate, the pastor could have offered pastoral counseling to help the boy forgive his father and turn the other side. Since abusers are not held responsible, they will be granted mercy and forgiveness – at least if they're good Christians.
This boy would not have known his basic human rights and be unable to set boundaries. He would also be unable to recognize the signs of abuse and how to deal with them.
Fundamentalist religions don't just encourage people to tolerate abuse. A husband verbally abuses a wife at a New Age spiritual center. He calls her a whore and shouts at her. He doesn't hit her but he goes beyond her boundaries. He divulges her secrets to close friends and humiliates her in public. He also reads her text messages and hacks into her email because he is so paranoid about her cheating. He wouldn't allow her to take the children to see the pediatrician. And, because he believes that natural healing is possible, he refused her to vaccinate them.
Although she had thought of leaving him, she shared her thoughts with the New Age coach she hired to help her. She was informed that her behavior is manifesting in her husband's behavior, and it takes two to tango. She was told that she needed to learn to accept responsibility for all that happened to her.
The New Ager's wife was advised to love her husband unconditionally, believe positively and “get her vibe going,” so that she would stop manifesting her husband’s behavior. He was to be forgiven and her encouraged to train him in her higher, more enlightened energy field so that his vibe would also rise.
She tried to put her phone down when he began tracking her via her phone and following her wherever she went 24 hours a day. He insisted that she keep it with her, allegedly to protect her. Her New Age counselor informed her that he had taken all the money she had put into his single bank account in order to invest it in an investment which turned out to have no value. She was not capable of attracting wealth and building her nest egg.
He had an affair with her and she demanded he leave his mistress if it was his desire to remain married to her. She blamed him for being too controlling, but he insisted that she accept what is and surrender to the fact of his love for her mistress. Polyamory is more spiritual than monogamy because it doesn't possess anyone and doesn’t allow for lower emotions such as jealousy. He told her that polyamory would be more appealing to her than monogamy's baseness and unenlightened boredom. She could feel “compersion”, the joy you get from seeing your partner with another person, and she would then understand why it is so spiritual.
His New Age friends intervened and offered to forgive his momentary error of generosity. They also promised to forgive her if she returned to love, gentleness, and stopped being harshly critical of her husband. Her husband loved bombed her after she returned to the house and gave her flowers and gifts. He then went out with his other lover, chastising her because she wasn't able to feel the compersion he feels for her when he returns home to his wife.
Both the New Ager's wife and the fundamentalist Christian boy share the same fate. They were both victims of abusers who used religion and New Age spirituality in order to get the victim off the hook. Although the methods used to accomplish this goal might differ, the end result is the same: protect the rights and silence the protests from abusers.
It is absurd that anyone would use religion or spirituality as a way to justify violence and silence protesters. Given the fact that colonizing Christians felt entitled to take land and commit genocide to win hostile takeovers against innocent natives under the guise of spirituality, it makes sense to create and promeletize a belief system which allows murderers and thieves to escape accountability while rewarding the abusers and blaming victims.
Why would New Agers do the same thing? Because many New Age beliefs were the root of Nazi Germany's rise to Aryan supremacy, and eugenics, it allowed sociopaths to take control of the country and use their spiritual beliefs as justification for their murderous pursuit of spiritual superiority and racial supremacy. It would be logical to indoctrinate people into a belief system that rewards criminally abusers and oppresses innocents, just as the Christian colonizers.
Does this mean that all New Agers or churchgoers are violent abusers, cheaters, perpetrators of genocide? No. As with all belief systems, there is a wide range of beliefs. There are those who believe loosely, while others are more rigid and strict. There are people who oppress others with spiritual beliefs, and there are also those who enjoy the benefits of the spiritual community and the associated practices but don't pay much attention to the belief systems.
Healthy parental instincts can override religious teachings that might encourage or excuse child abuse if someone is healthy. If someone truly loves their spouse, these loving, empathic feelings might prevent them from distorted spiritual beliefs to control, exploit or justify abuse of the spouse.
However, if someone is under the coercive command of a malignant sociopath or narcissist, and uses parents and spouses to help him wield total power, then the brainwashing may be more powerful than any loving, protective instincts. Because the leader may believe that people will be willing to sacrifice their morality to follow a spiritual leader, or believe system, it could be used to justify obliging them.
My point is that I am highlighting the type of spiritual bypassing or religious omission I see in these two examples, based on actual people I know, is part of the systemic fabric many New Age and religious belief systems. These beliefs can be used by authority leaders and other people in power-not just culty spiritual leader, but also their middlemen- controlling parents, abusive bosses and other members of the community who have the abusive and hierarchical power structure. All that power allows churchgoers and New Agers to abuse others and grab power, wealth and fame and total dominance. They can then justify their behavior using their beliefs systems, blaming the victims and moving the blame to the less powerful.
The systemic abuse is anchored in place by religious and spiritual beliefs that dissuade people with less power from confronting their abusers. Because of the spiritualization and belief systems that encourage conflict avoidance, unfettered compliance, and anger are demonized, protesting abuse is discouraged. Toxic positivity silences dissenters and shames victims. The system continues unabated because those in power reward sweet, smiling, accommodating authority figures, and the systems continue to function unassisted.
These systems are built on hierarchical power structures based upon the belief that certain people matter more than others and those who have more influence can be as bad as they want. The hierarchy is based on an immoral lie.
We must be open to exposing ethical violations and taking firm stands for equal rights for all children, men and women. This includes breaking down hierarchies that are falsely imposed on people by their social status, race, religion or other factors. Either our spiritual beliefs and the behavior they inspire must be respectful, dignified, and equal in human rights. Or we can reform them to make them more loving, life-giving and generative.
Do you want to stop spiritual bypassing from causing harm? Spiritual Bypassing Recovery 2.0 is a way to explore spirituality and not be bypassed.
Lissa Rankin first published the post How Religious & spiritual Beliefs can be Used to Groom Us to Tolerate (Or Perpetrate!) Abuse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Complementary and Alternative Healthcare – Is it Evidence-based
Although evidence for complementary and other medicine is still being developed, there are many benefits to these treatments. They may have tried conventional treatments but found them ineffective, or they may want to try an alternative therapy because they believe it offers benefits over conventional care. Alternatively, they might seek complementary and alternative medicines as part of a holistic approach to health. It is vital that patients verify that all complementary and alternative medicines are supported by scientific evidence. If you're unsure whether a particular treatment is effective, ask your doctor or pharmacist. It will save you time and money over the long-term.
Is there any way to find out more about holistic medicine?
Holistic medicine refers to a way of treating the whole person, rather than just one area. Holistic medicine is a holistic approach to health care that considers all aspects, including the spiritual, emotional and mental well-being of the patient.
The goal of holistic medicine is to treat the whole person instead of treating individual symptoms. Holistic medicine is not about curing the disease. It promotes healing.
Holistic medicine covers preventive measures like nutrition and exercise, as well treatment for chronic conditions like diabetes and arthritis.
There are many different types of holistic medicine:
- Acupuncture
- Aromatherapy
- Ayurveda
- Chiropractic medicine
- Homeopathy
- Herbalism
- Naturopathy
- Nutrition
- Osteopathic medicine
- Vedic medicine
- Yoga
What does complementary medicine mean?
Complementary Medicine, also known as alternative medicine, refers to any medical treatment which is not part of mainstream medicine. This covers treatments like acupuncture, aromatherapy and chiropractic care, homeopathy or hypnosis as well massage therapy, naturopathy, reflexology and traditional Chinese medicine.
Complementary medications are not to be used as an alternative to conventional medicine. They're also sometimes called “alternative” or “integrative” medicine because they integrate Western scientific methods with other approaches that have been proven effective in healing people.
Statistics
- In the 17% in which they disagreed, a third reader agreed with one of the initial readers to set a rating. (en.wikipedia.org)
- In 83% of the cases, the readers agreed. (en.wikipedia.org)
- A 15-year systematic review published in 2022 on the global acceptance and use of CAM among medical specialists found the overall acceptance of CAM at 52% and the overall use at 45%. (en.wikipedia.org)
- The concept of regression toward the mean implies that an extreme result is more likely to be followed by a less extreme result. (en.wikipedia.org)
- According to the World Health Organization, 80% of people use herbal medicine worldwide. (webmd.com)
External Links
nccih.nih.gov
- Statistics on Complementary and Integrative Health Approaches
- Complementary, Alternative, or Integrative Health: What's In a Name? NCCIH
webmd.com
liebertpub.com
- Games for Health Journal, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers
- The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine: Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials on Acupuncture to Treat Insomnia
cam.cancer.gov
How To
How to Pursue a Career in Holistic Medicine
The field is experiencing unprecedented growth in holistic medicine. This career path can be pursued in many different ways. Returning to school is the best way to go if you're looking to make a career out of this.
There are many schools that offer courses in holistic medicine. These include the National College for Complementary Medicines. They offer both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. There are also programs that are specifically designed for medical professionals who want to enter this field.
Many online universities also offer classes in holistic health. The Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN) is an example of such a program. Students can access a variety of holistic health education tools, and resources from this institution.
You can also enroll in a four-year college. Many colleges offer holistic healthcare courses. For example, the University of California has a Bachelor's Degree in Holistic Health Sciences.
You should take a nutrition course if you want to pursue a career in holistic medicine. NCCM recommends to students that they study nutrition before embarking upon any professional training. According to them, integrative medicine practitioners need to have a solid understanding of nutrition science.
Holistic medicine is more holistic than traditional medicine because it focuses on the whole person and not just symptoms. It requires more skill and knowledge. To be able to assess the nutritional aspects of different illnesses, holistic medicine is a must-know subject.
The NCCM says that nutritionists often work with doctors to provide dietary advice to their patients. Some even go so far as to suggest specific diets or supplements based on their assessment of the patient's condition.
A holistic practitioner must be familiar with basic nutrition principles. This includes understanding what foods are healthy and which ones are not. It also means identifying nutrient deficiencies and other problems that may be causing them.
It is important to remember that holistic practitioners do not specialize in nutrition. Some specialize in herbal therapies, while others are more focused on acupuncture. Others combine both approaches to create a single treatment.
The majority of holistic practitioners advise a diet high in fruits, vegetables nuts, seeds, grains, and legumes. They also encourage the consumption of fish and seafood. They discourage the consumption of processed food products and fast-food restaurants. Instead, they urge people to eat organic whenever possible.
The one thing holistic practitioners can agree on is the importance of a balanced diet in helping to prevent diseases. There are some things that they disagree on. They disagree with the belief that gluten causes celiac. Instead, they believe that a lack in nutrients is responsible for the disorder's onset.
However, they are all in agreement that allergic reactions can occur with certain foods. They say peanuts and shellfish can cause anaphylaxis. They also caution against excessive caffeine intake.
Although many holistic practitioners may use herbs to treat various ailments, they prefer not to use pharmaceutical drugs. These practitioners feel that these drugs mask the problem and do not solve it. Because of this, they prefer to use natural remedies whenever possible.
Holistic practitioners are not only able to offer alternative therapies but also employ many complementary methods. These include:
- Acupuncture-In Chinese medicine, acupuncture involves inserting needles strategically into the skin. It's believed that this stimulates the body's healing mechanism.
- Herbal therapy – Holistic practitioners often use herbs to treat a variety of disorders. Ginseng is an example of a common herb that is used for this purpose.
- Homeopathy – A form of traditional Chinese medicine, also known as homeopathy, is based around the principle that like cures. Let's say you experience the same symptoms as someone suffering from a specific illness. You should seek the same ingredients in the original remedy.
- Massage therapy – Many holistic practitioners offer massage therapies to promote relaxation. They also claim that it helps improve blood circulation, increase energy levels and ease muscle tension.
When choosing a practitioner, you should ensure that he or she meets your needs. For example, a practitioner who specializes in nutrition counseling is a good choice. You can also learn more about acupuncture by contacting a practitioner who is certified by the American Association of Oriental Medicine.
Before making any decisions about holistic health, consult your doctor. It is also a good idea to talk to your insurance company to find out which services are covered.
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Title: How Religious & Spiritual Beliefs Can Be Used To Groom Us To Tolerate (Or Perpetrate) Abuse
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Published Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2023 15:00:10 +0000
Frequently Asked Questions
Complementary and Alternative Healthcare – Is it Evidence-based
Although evidence for complementary and other medicine is still being developed, there are many benefits to these treatments. They may have tried conventional treatments but found them ineffective, or they may want to try an alternative therapy because they believe it offers benefits over conventional care. Alternatively, they might seek complementary and alternative medicines as part of a holistic approach to health. It is vital that patients verify that all complementary and alternative medicines are supported by scientific evidence. If you're unsure whether a particular treatment is effective, ask your doctor or pharmacist. It will save you time and money over the long-term.
Is there any way to find out more about holistic medicine?
Holistic medicine refers to a way of treating the whole person, rather than just one area. Holistic medicine is a holistic approach to health care that considers all aspects, including the spiritual, emotional and mental well-being of the patient.
The goal of holistic medicine is to treat the whole person instead of treating individual symptoms. Holistic medicine is not about curing the disease. It promotes healing.
Holistic medicine covers preventive measures like nutrition and exercise, as well treatment for chronic conditions like diabetes and arthritis.
There are many different types of holistic medicine:
- Acupuncture
- Aromatherapy
- Ayurveda
- Chiropractic medicine
- Homeopathy
- Herbalism
- Naturopathy
- Nutrition
- Osteopathic medicine
- Vedic medicine
- Yoga
What does complementary medicine mean?
Complementary Medicine, also known as alternative medicine, refers to any medical treatment which is not part of mainstream medicine. This covers treatments like acupuncture, aromatherapy and chiropractic care, homeopathy or hypnosis as well massage therapy, naturopathy, reflexology and traditional Chinese medicine.
Complementary medications are not to be used as an alternative to conventional medicine. They're also sometimes called “alternative” or “integrative” medicine because they integrate Western scientific methods with other approaches that have been proven effective in healing people.
Statistics
- In the 17% in which they disagreed, a third reader agreed with one of the initial readers to set a rating. (en.wikipedia.org)
- In 83% of the cases, the readers agreed. (en.wikipedia.org)
- A 15-year systematic review published in 2022 on the global acceptance and use of CAM among medical specialists found the overall acceptance of CAM at 52% and the overall use at 45%. (en.wikipedia.org)
- The concept of regression toward the mean implies that an extreme result is more likely to be followed by a less extreme result. (en.wikipedia.org)
- According to the World Health Organization, 80% of people use herbal medicine worldwide. (webmd.com)
External Links
nccih.nih.gov
- Statistics on Complementary and Integrative Health Approaches
- Complementary, Alternative, or Integrative Health: What's In a Name? NCCIH
webmd.com
liebertpub.com
- Games for Health Journal, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers
- The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine: Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials on Acupuncture to Treat Insomnia
cam.cancer.gov
How To
How to Pursue a Career in Holistic Medicine
The field is experiencing unprecedented growth in holistic medicine. This career path can be pursued in many different ways. Returning to school is the best way to go if you're looking to make a career out of this.
There are many schools that offer courses in holistic medicine. These include the National College for Complementary Medicines. They offer both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. There are also programs that are specifically designed for medical professionals who want to enter this field.
Many online universities also offer classes in holistic health. The Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN) is an example of such a program. Students can access a variety of holistic health education tools, and resources from this institution.
You can also enroll in a four-year college. Many colleges offer holistic healthcare courses. For example, the University of California has a Bachelor's Degree in Holistic Health Sciences.
You should take a nutrition course if you want to pursue a career in holistic medicine. NCCM recommends to students that they study nutrition before embarking upon any professional training. According to them, integrative medicine practitioners need to have a solid understanding of nutrition science.
Holistic medicine is more holistic than traditional medicine because it focuses on the whole person and not just symptoms. It requires more skill and knowledge. To be able to assess the nutritional aspects of different illnesses, holistic medicine is a must-know subject.
The NCCM says that nutritionists often work with doctors to provide dietary advice to their patients. Some even go so far as to suggest specific diets or supplements based on their assessment of the patient's condition.
A holistic practitioner must be familiar with basic nutrition principles. This includes understanding what foods are healthy and which ones are not. It also means identifying nutrient deficiencies and other problems that may be causing them.
It is important to remember that holistic practitioners do not specialize in nutrition. Some specialize in herbal therapies, while others are more focused on acupuncture. Others combine both approaches to create a single treatment.
The majority of holistic practitioners advise a diet high in fruits, vegetables nuts, seeds, grains, and legumes. They also encourage the consumption of fish and seafood. They discourage the consumption of processed food products and fast-food restaurants. Instead, they urge people to eat organic whenever possible.
The one thing holistic practitioners can agree on is the importance of a balanced diet in helping to prevent diseases. There are some things that they disagree on. They disagree with the belief that gluten causes celiac. Instead, they believe that a lack in nutrients is responsible for the disorder's onset.
However, they are all in agreement that allergic reactions can occur with certain foods. They say peanuts and shellfish can cause anaphylaxis. They also caution against excessive caffeine intake.
Although many holistic practitioners may use herbs to treat various ailments, they prefer not to use pharmaceutical drugs. These practitioners feel that these drugs mask the problem and do not solve it. Because of this, they prefer to use natural remedies whenever possible.
Holistic practitioners are not only able to offer alternative therapies but also employ many complementary methods. These include:
- Acupuncture-In Chinese medicine, acupuncture involves inserting needles strategically into the skin. It's believed that this stimulates the body's healing mechanism.
- Herbal therapy – Holistic practitioners often use herbs to treat a variety of disorders. Ginseng is an example of a common herb that is used for this purpose.
- Homeopathy – A form of traditional Chinese medicine, also known as homeopathy, is based around the principle that like cures. Let's say you experience the same symptoms as someone suffering from a specific illness. You should seek the same ingredients in the original remedy.
- Massage therapy – Many holistic practitioners offer massage therapies to promote relaxation. They also claim that it helps improve blood circulation, increase energy levels and ease muscle tension.
When choosing a practitioner, you should ensure that he or she meets your needs. For example, a practitioner who specializes in nutrition counseling is a good choice. You can also learn more about acupuncture by contacting a practitioner who is certified by the American Association of Oriental Medicine.
Before making any decisions about holistic health, consult your doctor. It is also a good idea to talk to your insurance company to find out which services are covered.
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