Spiritual abuse — what it means

Using religion, scripture, or clergy authority to control, shame, or silence someone.

What it looks like

You tell your pastor what's happening at home. He responds with verses on submission and asks what you can do to be a better wife. You leave more alone than you arrived. The scripture wasn't pastoral — it was the leash.

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