Maybe it would be a good idea for us to become better acquainted with what kind of ideology, theology and way of thinking we are spending billions of Danish kroner on every year? I mean … it’s a fucking lot of money to spend on something we don’t consider as being important, which can potentially be deeply harmful, and which may go against our own values on several key points.
A rough plan for the coming months on bjarkeraabjerg.dk
Currently, I'm actively working on 4 posts. An Introduction to Toxic Faith and three posts to the series on core values.
Core Values (2): Emotional freedom
Preventing or punishing others for showing their emotions is emotional oppression and a form of censorship. No one should be prevented from or punished for showing their emotions, no matter the reason, incl. crying, expressing anger and swearing, as long as it is done in a healthy way and doesn't result in abuse of power, emotional manipulation and/or oppression of others.
Core Values (1): Freedom of expression
"If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear." Georg Orwell, The freedom of the press
House rules
Assume nothing, especially about other human beings. Question everything, especially within your own faith and culture. Think for yourself and think critically. Take responsibility for your own emotions and be open to change, especially if something in your behavior harms others or infringes on the fundamental freedoms of others. But at the same time, have respect and understanding for yourself...
Why I’m pulling the plug on my presence on Facebook owned platforms
In recent years, the dark, unethical and problematic sides of Facebook have only become more and more apparent and it has now reached a point for me, where I do not want to be on Facebook's platforms anymore.