“WORD Christchurch was proud to support Decult 2024. The conference was impactful with powerful storytelling and practical resources. Decult plays a vital role in public education and harm prevention, and we hope they will be able to continue this important work in 2026 and beyond.”
Kiran Dass, Programme Director
WORD CHRISTCHURCH
Spiritual abuse occurs when religious or spiritual beliefs are manipulated to control, frighten or harm someone. It can silence questioning, enforce submission and exploit faith for power. Survivors often face deep emotional and psychological scars.
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