Condemned and Happy

Ray is a religious trauma survivor and Kim is an ordained pastor in the ELCA. This is the third part of them talking about the first several pages of the Promise to America in the plan 2025 put forth by the Heritage Foundation. Both are concerned that the plan 2025, if enacted, would continue the trauma of religious trauma survivors and would limit freedom for LGBTQ+ people, minorities, and religious groups that do not support Christian Nationalism. 

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Ray and Kim continue their conversation on the Forward A Promise To America in the Heritage Foundation's Mandate for Leadership. We go into detail on how those harmed by Religious Trauma are going to be faced by more trauma reminiscent of their childhood trauma if this plan becomes law. P. 4-5 needs to be read and broken down by all American voters. Please if you know anyone who is transgender, gay or lesbian, bisexual, in favor of reproductive health care for women, you need to listen to this episode!

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We continue to look at the Heritage Foundation's Plan for Leadership 2025. This 3 part series explores the Forward A Promise To America. In this episode we will talk about what the author believes without evidence is wrong with the USA being under the control of the "ruling and cultural elite" whoever they are. If you are a friend or parent of or are LGBTQ you want to listen to this episode or read this chapter or both. How he proposes life for LGBTQ and those who support them, after 2025 is imposed on us, is bleak. Traumatic. 

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This is the second part of Ray and Kim reading and discussing the Heritage Foundation's Plan for Leadership 2025. In this episode we wrestle with the "right wing's" definition of "Freedom". Why does the religious right believe the government is attacking conservative's right to freedom? Who gets to have freedom in the USA? Do LGBTQ people have a right to freedom? A right to exist as themselves? This is one of the fundamental questions the far right's  and those who are socially moderate or liberal will be deciding in the next election.

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This season of Condemned Happy we are looking at the Heritage Foundation's mandate for leadership. This plan will seem shocking to those who are not part of the right wing religious Christian movement. This is episode one of many. 

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This is our final episode talking with Lyn Smith Gregory whose great great Uncle was Joseph Smith, the founder of the Mormon church. Lyn's experience is detailed on her blog: https://lynsmithgregory.com/ look for her upcoming Memoir We were the Smiths: Escaping the Shadow of Joseph Smith's Mormon Legacy 

Online Communities and Support Groups

1.     Reddit – r/exmormon, r/exjw, r/cults

• Online communities where former members of specific religious groups and cults share their experiences and support each other.
• Website: Reddit - Cults

2.     Facebook Support Groups

• Many support groups on Facebook cater to former members of specific cults or general support for cult survivors.
• Search for relevant groups on Facebook.

Therapy and Counseling

1.     Therapist Directories

• Websites like Psychology Today, BetterHelp, and TherapyTribe can help find therapists specializing in cult recovery.
• Websites: Psychology Today, BetterHelp, TherapyTribe

2.     Local Mental Health Services

• Many local communities offer mental health services and counseling that can be accessed through community health centers or mental health organizations.

Books and Publications

1.     "Combating Cult Mind Control" by Steven Hassan

• A comprehensive guide to understanding and recovering from cults.
• Available on various book platforms.

2.     "Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their Religion" by Marlene Winell

• A helpful resource for those transitioning out of fundamentalist groups and cults.
• Available on various book platforms.

Legal Support

1. Lawyers Specializing in Cult Cases
    
   • Some legal professionals specialize in cases involving cults, including issues of coercion, abuse, and financial exploitation. Websites like Avvo and FindLaw can help locate such lawyers.
2.  
   • Websites: Avvo, FindLaw

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This is part 2 of a 3 episode discussion with Lyn Smith Gregory, whose great great Uncle Joseph Smith, founded the Mormon Church. In this episode she talks about moving to NYC from Utah and deconstruction. We also touch on how to rebuild relationships.

3.     Recovering from Religion (RfR)

• Provides support for those leaving religious groups and cults, including online communities and helplines.
• Website: Recovering from Religion

4.     Freedom of Mind Resource Center

• Run by Steven Hassan, a former cult member and mental health professional, this center provides resources and counseling for those affected by cults.
• Website: Freedom of Mind

Online Communities and Support Groups

1.     Reddit – r/exmormon, r/exjw, r/cults

• Online communities where former members of specific religious groups and cults share their experiences and support each other.
• Website: Reddit - Cults

2.     Facebook Support Groups

• Many support groups on Facebook cater to former members of specific cults or general support for cult survivors.
• Search for relevant groups on Facebook.

Therapy and Counseling

1.     Therapist Directories

• Websites like Psychology Today, BetterHelp, and TherapyTribe can help find therapists specializing in cult recovery.
• Websites: Psychology Today, BetterHelp, TherapyTribe

2.     Local Mental Health Services

• Many local communities offer mental health services and counseling that can be accessed through community health centers or mental health organizations.

Books and Publications

1.     "Combating Cult Mind Control" by Steven Hassan

• A comprehensive guide to understanding and recovering from cults.
• Available on various book platforms.

2.     "Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their Religion" by Marlene Winell

• A helpful resource for those transitioning out of fundamentalist groups and cults.
• Available on various book platforms.

Legal Support

1. Lawyers Specializing in Cult Cases
    
   • Some legal professionals specialize in cases involving cults, including issues of coercion, abuse, and financial exploitation. Websites like Avvo and FindLaw can help locate such lawyers.
2.  
   • Websites: Avvo, FindLaw

from: https://lynsmithgregory.com/

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This is part 1 of 3 episodes where Lyn Smith Gregory talks about leaving Mormonism and how she rebuilt family relationships. Lyn's great great Uncle was Joseph Smith the founder of Mormonism. 

Resources from the show:

1.     International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA)

• Provides information, resources, and support for individuals affected by cults.
• Website: ICSA

2.     Cult Education Institute (CEI)

• Offers information and resources on cults and related issues.
• Website: Cult Education Institute

3.     Recovering from Religion (RfR)

• Provides support for those leaving religious groups and cults, including online communities and helplines.
• Website: Recovering from Religion

4.     Freedom of Mind Resource Center

• Run by Steven Hassan, a former cult member and mental health professional, this center provides resources and counseling for those affected by cults.
• Website: Freedom of Mind

Online Communities and Support Groups

1.     Reddit – r/exmormon, r/exjw, r/cults

• Online communities where former members of specific religious groups and cults share their experiences and support each other.
• Website: Reddit - Cults

2.     Facebook Support Groups

• Many support groups on Facebook cater to former members of specific cults or general support for cult survivors.
• Search for relevant groups on Facebook.

Therapy and Counseling

1.     Therapist Directories

• Websites like Psychology Today, BetterHelp, and TherapyTribe can help find therapists specializing in cult recovery.
• Websites: Psychology Today, BetterHelp, TherapyTribe

2.     Local Mental Health Services

• Many local communities offer mental health services and counseling that can be accessed through community health centers or mental health organizations.

Books and Publications

1.     "Combating Cult Mind Control" by Steven Hassan

• A comprehensive guide to understanding and recovering from cults.
• Available on various book platforms.

2.     "Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their Religion" by Marlene Winell

• A helpful resource for those transitioning out of fundamentalist groups and cults.
• Available on various book platforms.

Legal Support

1. Lawyers Specializing in Cult Cases
    
   • Some legal professionals specialize in cases involving cults, including issues of coercion, abuse, and financial exploitation. Websites like Avvo and FindLaw can help locate such lawyers.
2.  
   • Websites: Avvo, FindLaw

from https://lynsmithgregory.com/

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In this episode, Simon talks about the expectations put on men who grow up in High Demand Christian Fundamentalist churches. What happens in a community when do not live up to the gender roles your community expects? How do you feel about yourself in a system designed for independent leadership not cooperative leadership? Narrow gender roles can make some people feel inadequate and unworthy especially when the person does not want to conform to the expectations or feels that conforming to the expectations is not authentic. 

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In this episode, Berta, who does web support, shares her experience growing up with ADHD and attending church. This episode talks about the shame and stigma we attach with disabilities and offers suggestions for congregations to normalize adults with ADHD in worship. 

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