While I define religious abuse as physical, sexual and human rights abuses that are justified by religious dogma and religious opportunists, spiritual abuse is abuse of the human spirit.
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The Difference between Spiritual Abuse and Religious Abuse
Many people go through life believing that religion and spiritualty are the same. Religion has claimed ownership of the word “faith” as though it is synonymous with dogma. In reality, religion and spiritualty are two completely different experiences. They can, and do, exist without each other. In this awareness we can recognize that spiritual abuse and religious abuse are separate experiences.
Memories of my Father
My religion taught parents to bring their children to salvation by whatever means necessary. My father’s weapon of choice was his hand on my body.
The Polygamist's Daughter 
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