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Impure: Preventing Sexual Violence in Faith Communities

Impure: Preventing Sexual Violence in Faith Communities

In this series we’ve covered many topics within purity culture, but you may be left wondering what your role is in preventing sexual violence. This post contains several resources to empower you and your community to make informed advocacy decisions. Survivor Advocacy & Community Prevention The Importance of Pastoral Advocacy in Preventing Sexual Violence Members…

Impure: Purity Culture’s Negative Impact on Female Sexuality

Impure: Purity Culture’s Negative Impact on Female Sexuality

(This post is not explicit but does discuss elements of abuse and the normalization of sexual violence in the church. It may make some uncomfortable, especially those with histories of trauma. If you feel this applies to you, there’s no pressure to read it.) Purity culture significantly impacts how someone understands their own female sexuality….