134: Restoring Humanity in Religion

Religion has a way of stripping individuals of their humanity and demanding perfection through performance. This behavior is detrimental to everyone involved.

In this episode Abi's lifelong friend, Pietze, joins Abi and Justin. Pietze shares about her upbringing as a Pastor's kid and the painful affects institutionalized religion had on her family. Together they take a gracious look at the driving force behind people's destructive actions, while humanizing everyone involved.

If you've ever felt like you've had to throw out your personality, desires, and voice to become acceptable in the sight of any group, this episode is for you.