Church hurt travels in both directions—from the pews to the pulpit and in reverse. When a first-time guest comes to my church after belonging to a different congregation in the area, I brace myself.

The church has long been a site of healing and hurt. Is that changing? 'Church Hurt' & the power of healing religious scars CANDICE MARIE BENBOW: Oftentimes, people try to root their justification for ...

There are many reasons why someone might leave a particular faith ― or the concept of organized religion in general. Theological disagreements, life changes, a slow drift away from belief or a single ...

In my previous column, I began to deal with the issue of church hurt. I pointed out that in some cases, the church hurt card is merely an excuse for wanting to live a sinful life without anyone being ...

Church is meant to be a place of grace, healing, and belonging — a spiritual home where people grow in faith and find community. But for many, it has instead been a source of pain. Whether it’s the ...