Religious Freedom

The right to believe, practice, or reject religion without coercion; in high-control settings, this is often distorted or denied

• You fear expulsion or hell if you leave your religion.

• You’re not allowed to explore other faiths or worldviews.

• You are taught that questioning doctrine is rebellion, not curiosity.

Potential clinical implications (especially in high control settings)

• Existential anxiety or identity crisis may occur during deconstruction.

• Difficulty tolerating ambiguity or alternative viewpoints can arise.

• Loss of community and support may happen when leaving the group.