"I am going through religious trauma": Interview with Danush Montaño, author of 'The Word of the Flesh'

Danush Montaño, author of "El verbo de la carne" (The Word of the Flesh), speaks about navigating religious trauma and its lasting impact. In an interview with El Universal, Montaño delves into how deeply ingrained religious beliefs, often absorbed during childhood, can profoundly shape an individual's identity and lead to significant internal struggles.

He explains that the rigid doctrines and expectations within certain religious upbringings can create a complex relationship with one's own body and sexuality. This often results in a disconnect between spiritual ideals and personal desires, fostering a sense of guilt or shame that can persist into adulthood. Montaño's work aims to deconstruct these imposed narratives, encouraging a re-evaluation of faith and self.

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I am going through religious trauma.

The author highlights the process of questioning and dismantling the spiritual frameworks that no longer serve an individual. He emphasizes the importance of reclaiming one's narrative and finding a path toward personal liberation, where spirituality and sexuality can coexist without conflict. Montaño's exploration is a journey toward understanding how religious dogma can be both a source of pain and a catalyst for profound personal growth and self-discovery.

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The word of the flesh.