Renunciation and the Singing Body - Asceticism, Choice, and the Quiet Power of Celibacy

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No tradition is immune to failure. When vows are weaponized—by leaders, institutions, or cultures—harm accrues. The antidote is not cynicism but sobriety: trauma-informed formation, third-party reporting lines, external audits, and survivor-centered repair. Holiness is not fragility; it is courage with procedures.”

This writing is a part of an ongoing series.

No tradition is immune to failure. When vows are weaponized—by leaders, institutions, or cultures—harm accrues. The antidote is not cynicism but sobriety: trauma-informed formation, third-party reporting lines, external audits, and survivor-centered repair. Holiness is not fragility; it is courage with procedures.”

This writing is a part of an ongoing series.