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Faith to Faithless; people leaving controlling religions. with Joy Cranham.
Mon 03 Oct
|Unitarian Meeting Hall
Joy Cranham, a volunteer at Faith to Faithless & herself an apostate, will explore the challenges facing those who leave controlling religions & the work she does to oppose this abuse & support those who have suffered it.
Time & Location
03 Oct 2022, 19:30
Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8PE, UK
About the event
Belief in a religion is a fundamental human right and with it is the right not to believe. Unfortunately, this is not afforded to everyone, and for some people leaving their religion can be a complicated, challenging, and dangerous process.
Apostates (those who leave/reject their faith) can bring shame and dishonour to a family, and as a result apostates often experience emotional and physical abuse. Shunning, and sometimes complete disownment, from immediate family, relatives, and the community at large is common. Confusion, isolation, and loneliness often follow which can lead to anxiety, depression, and self-harm. For those who stay with their families there is a risk of physical abuse, commonly referred to as honour-based violence.
The event is FREE to all. Non-members of Bristol Humanists are encouraged to make a £3/£1 donation to cover costs.
Faith to Faithless was founded in 2015 by Imtiaz Shams, after he left his…