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I appreciate the way she describes how women’s bodies are weaponized against themselves so often in evangelical culture. It’s not always easy to explain, but she does a good job.
Dec 4, 2023·edited Dec 4, 2023Liked by Scot McKnight
My mother had an eating disorder. She was a hair model in Hollywood and never thin enough. NEVER. Enter the Barbie doll. I grew up, formed, the body was the enemy! I've got a close friend who started enrolling in embodiment education about 3 years ago, so this idea, language has fascinated me. Understanding it, embracing it . . NOT so easy. Misunderstanding body, emotion created a way of being, formation, where you are very influenced and attracted to high control environments. I don't know what the link is.
It's so hopeful that this study of embodiment can form people (NOT just girls!!!) in a healthy way to appreciate their body. Real appreciation, not just a concept that the body is a temple.
I appreciate the way she describes how women’s bodies are weaponized against themselves so often in evangelical culture. It’s not always easy to explain, but she does a good job.
My mother had an eating disorder. She was a hair model in Hollywood and never thin enough. NEVER. Enter the Barbie doll. I grew up, formed, the body was the enemy! I've got a close friend who started enrolling in embodiment education about 3 years ago, so this idea, language has fascinated me. Understanding it, embracing it . . NOT so easy. Misunderstanding body, emotion created a way of being, formation, where you are very influenced and attracted to high control environments. I don't know what the link is.
It's so hopeful that this study of embodiment can form people (NOT just girls!!!) in a healthy way to appreciate their body. Real appreciation, not just a concept that the body is a temple.
Thank you for sharing this.