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Scenario

When religious groups prioritize appearance over authentic spiritual sharing

The women's circle at our church was supposed to be a place for honest sharing about faith and life but it's become performatively perfect and no one talks about real struggles anymore. We're all pretending to have it figured out and the superficiality is making me question whether authentic spiritual community is even possible.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A community gathered for truth-telling discovers that the fear of judgment can transform sanctuary into theater.

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

“Where Are You with Afro-diasporic traditions — Vodou Candomblé Santería?”

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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