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Scenario

Why religious platitudes about suffering can feel like spiritual violence

My son was born with disabilities and people keep saying God has a plan but that makes me want to scream.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Well-meaning theological explanations for pain can wound more deeply than the original suffering.

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 What is faith — a cross-traditional definition?”

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.