050 Andrew Jasko: Minister Prepping for Missions to India/Bible

Voices of Deconversion

050 Andrew Jasko: Minister Prepping for Missions to India/Bible Caused Mental Distress/Quits Ministry/Starts Over as an Atheist.

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Studying for a doctorate in clinical psychology, Andrew is an atheist. Former Pentecostal minister (MDiv-Princeton) with a certain calling to missions in India. The Bible was causing psychological distress, so he realized he must address mental health. He experiences psychedelics and attends Burning Man. His dream is to help people heal from religion and dogmatic ideologies, as he has. He offers private coaching, speaks at events, facilitates workshops and blogs at http://lifeafterdogma.org

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