Usually, state legislative resolutions don’t carry much weight. They tend to be more symbolic than anything else. But in Idaho, one resolution making its way through the state House of Representatives would offer another kind of symbolism—a death nail to seal the coffins of more children who will needlessly die… Read More
Two bills in WA and CA would protect children from religious abuse and neglect
We are grateful for two bills that have just been filed in two state legislatures. Both relate to issues that the Child-Friendly Faith Project has long been involved with and could make a huge impact on the safety, health, and lives of children. We will continue to follow the progress… Read More
The Abuse of Forgiveness
According to mental health experts, forgiving someone who has wronged us can improve our emotional well-being. Acts of forgiveness can have even more far-ranging societal benefits. For example, the Rwandan gacaca genocide trials relied on a system of forgiveness, allowing defendants who confess to receiving lighter sentences. Part of the reason for… Read More
Help Nali End Religious Child Abuse and Neglect!
Sharing knowledge about religious child maltreatment. Building community with those who care about RCM. Advocating for those whose lives are impacted by it. Since it was founded in 2012, the Child-Friendly Faith Project has been raising awareness of an issue that many people have had a hard time talking about—religious… Read More