Periagoge
Scenario

When faith communities blame suffering on insufficient belief

I have been depressed for two years and I keep praying for healing but my church says if I had enough faith I would be healed already.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Being told that continued suffering indicates spiritual failure compounds pain with shame.

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 Faith and suffering — the theodicy question?”

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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