An elaboration of heteronormative, means that only monogamous heterosexual relationships are permitted, the 'mono' part could be dropped for those practicing single vs. plural gender combinations &/or 'matri' (marriage) can be entered before or between parts (below) for an ecclesiastical &/or nationalist tone
Jeez, it's now the 21st century but plenty of olde & dusty (read 'dirty') institutions, some dating millennia back, are still insisting that monoheteroconformity is the only way to live decently
n. The feisty folk of mid-town NY who took a granite cradle, shook out the dusty contents, and forged an empire. People with spunk, drive and a collection of odd accents. Not to be confused with ‘man haters’.
church hurt is where you experience a degree of distance, pain, or judgement from your church community. Essentially, you are just unable to “find your place”. This is prevalent in the Christian community, but can be extended to other religions.
Now that I am an adult I am beginning to heal from the church hurt that was inflicted on me as a child.