Hollyanne Simon shares her deconstruction journey, starting from her involvement in the church as a child and her deep commitment to the community. She discusses the manipulative nature of Christian camps and the music of the church. She also talks about her experiences as a children's pastor and the abusive and manipulative behavior she witnessed from church leaders. The catalyst for her deconstruction was the realization that she had to conform to certain beliefs and opinions as a pastor, which conflicted with her own thoughts and values. She now identifies as anti-church and questions the idea of a controlling God. She emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and allowing for personal growth and change. Hollyanne Simon discusses her journey of deconstructing her faith and leaving the church. She talks about how she discovered the history of the church's roots in white supremacy and the harm caused by the church's stance on LGBTQIA rights. She also shares her belief that Christianity is a cult and discusses the damage caused by purity culture. Hollyanne emphasizes the importance of trusting one's intuition, finding support during the deconstruction process, and embracing true freedom.

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