Religion, a force for good?

Speakers: Vince Klassen

Many of us grew up in a Christian tradition that left a mark (even if we didn’t grow up in it, the influence of the Christian tradition has snuck into us from the people around us).

Sometimes it was subtle. Sometimes it was loud.
Shame around sex. Guilt about desire. Fear about who we are, how we love, or whether we even belong in a church at all. Sadly, this list could go on forever.

And that is still in us: the leftover voices, rules, and fears that still follow us, long after we’ve left those traditions behind.

This isn’t about defending Christianity—or tearing it down.
It’s about telling the truth: that religion is powerful. Powerful enough to wound. Powerful enough to heal. Powerful enough to keep us stuck in shame—or move us toward lives of health, connection, and purpose.

If you’ve ever felt hurt by church, unsure about faith, or curious whether religion can still be a force for good—this talk is for you.

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