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Scenario

How religious programming creates guilt about happiness

I feel guilty for enjoying my life because my religion taught me suffering brings you closer to God.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Theological conditioning makes joy feel like spiritual failure, corrupting natural human flourishing.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Religious identity — believer doubter leaver?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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