Recovering from Religious Patriarchy
The abuse of power and control weighs heavily on those who experience it, creating wounds that may last years, affecting us and our relationships in
May 30, 2025
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Cults, Coercive Persuasion, and Patriarchy
The way that women are socialized within our culture has long fascinated me. Why are women so frequently harmed by abusive men and controlling systems?
May 30, 2025
Her Silence Screams
“Church was my home.” As a foster child, the church that my adopted family attended became my world, its doors swinging wide every Sunday, Wednesday,
May 30, 2025
Broken Fellowship
January 18, 1981, was the peak of disillusionment that had been mounting for years and the lowest point in my life. My decision to leave
May 30, 2025
In God’s Name: The Weaponization of Authority
There is a growing catalog of books, movies, and television shows about high-control groups and religious cults. From the fictional The Handmaid’s Tale to investigative
May 30, 2025
Announcing CBE’s 2025 Writing Contest—Celebrating Creativity
Are you interested in women’s biblical equality and mutuality? Do you want to share your creative writing? If so, CBE’s ninth annual writing contest is an excellent
May 22, 2025
A Vision of Persistence
Editor’s note: This article is a 2024 CBE Writing Contest honorable mention. Enjoy! You Can’t Be What You Can’t See Sally Ride (1951–2012) was a
May 14, 2025
Collide-a-Scope
Editor’s note: This article is a 2024 CBE Writing Contest honorable mention. Enjoy! I stood at the edge of the grave, watching with horror as
April 30, 2025
Recognizing Black Women’s History Month
Since 2016, April has been acknowledged as Black Women’s History month, thanks to the work of entrepreneur and tech consultant Sha Battle. She began the
April 24, 2025
Easter Mourning
I was sitting in church on Easter morning, and everyone around me was celebrating. Logically, I knew I had reasons to celebrate—I believed that Jesus
April 16, 2025