In this episode of Beyond This, Matilda speaks directly to the spiritual community about the cost of silence.
As violence, dehumanisation, and state-sanctioned harm unfold globally — including the recent actions of ICE in the United States — many spiritual people feel overwhelmed, confused, or unsure whether it’s their place to speak. This episode explores why neutrality is not the same as peace, and why spirituality that avoids accountability becomes complicity.
Matilda examines the misalignment between faith, particularly Christianity, and the harm being justified in its name, asking hard but necessary questions about belief, responsibility, and integrity. This is not an episode about politics — it’s about conscience, courage, and what it truly means to live your values.
A grounding meditation is included to help listeners regulate fear, reconnect to inner truth, and find the steadiness required to speak from clarity rather than reactivity.
Content Warning
This episode discusses state violence, death, misuse of religious belief, and systemic harm. Please listen with care.
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Call to Action
If this episode resonated, share it with someone who feels unsure, overwhelmed, or silenced. We don’t need louder voices — we need braver ones.
