E30: Indoctrination. Ghosts in the Machine w/ Nate Phelps

The beliefs we grow up with go way beyond the question of whether there is a god. Religious ideology insinuates itself into every aspect of our thoughts and beliefs. It takes a lifetime of deliberate vigilance to identify and root out the myriad ways religious indoctrination misinforms reality. Nate Phelps was born into the fundamentalist Westboro Baptist Church. After years of extreme indoctrination and physical violence he ran away from home on his 18th birthday. Over the next 40 years he journeyed from abject terror of god’s judgment to finally rejecting the god of his upbringing. Over the past decade he has worked with a number of organizations, including Recovering from Religion, to push back against the destructive elements of faithful ideologies. Hosted by Eric Wells, the RfR Support Group Director and Sacha D’Souza, the RfR Oceana Regional Support Group Director. Recorded on May the 3rd, 2021. The primary focus of Recovering from Religion (RfR) is to offer hope, healing, and support to those struggling with issues of doubt and non-belief. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual’s life. We are here to help each other through this journey. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok. Volunteer: http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate