The Unknown Teen Issues of Bullying in Faith-Based Settings
Brooklynn Sanders
Church youth groups are supposed to be safe places where teenagers can grow in faith and community. Parents trust that sending their teens to Wednesday night gatherings and weekend retreats can shield them from the harsh reality of school hallways and the cruelty of social media. But the truth is, bullying does not stop at the church door. Bullying that happens in faith-based settings creates issues surrounded by confusion about what it means to be a Christian. Teens become trapped in a space of how to respond to harm, and if speaking up contradicts the values that they have been taught in this faith-based setting. This creates a silence around...
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