How do religious communities violate consent? How do they employ cult tactics? Today’s guest, Chris Wilson, wrote about these topics in her master’s thesis for the Chicago Theological Seminary. A founding member of The Progressive Clergy of TikTok, Chris joins the podcast to talk about her research, her work, and themes of control in the American church today. Hear how she became interested in these topics, bullying in church youth groups, and the power of purity culture.
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