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When Faith Is Wounded: Spiritual Abuse, Lament, and Healing

There is a truth many people feel but are afraid to acknowledge aloud: faith itself can be wounded. A person’s trust in God, sense of safety with Him, and understanding of who He is can be harmed by painful experiences. This is especially true when those experiences involve betrayal, suffering, unanswered prayer, or abuse committed in God’s name.

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