2:19 The Danger of Spiritual Bypassing

First Name Basis Podcast - A podcast by Jasmine Bradshaw

According to psychologist John Welwood spiritual bypassing is, “a widespread tendency to use spiritual ideas and practices to sidestep or avoid facing unresolved emotional issues, psychological wounds, and unfinished developmental tasks.” It is a form of violence because it allows people to distance themselves from the responsibility they have to be part of the solution, which perpetuates racism. In this episode we discuss how to spot spiritual bypassing, why it's dangerous, and what you should do abou