Theological errors are mistakes or misconceptions about religious matters—doctrine, dogma, and the interpretation of sacred texts or spiritual principles. Because religions involve history, language, tradition, and diverse communities, disagreements and misinterpretations can arise.
Some individuals experience harm connected to faith contexts. Sources can include how beliefs are taught or perceived, institutional rigidity, misuse of authority, or abuse. When harm occurs, people often face confusion, fear, guilt, or self‑condemnation and may need time and support to heal.
Constructive approaches include: focusing on fundamentals and lived virtues; distinguishing core teachings from man‑made rules or fear‑based control; seeking meaning and purpose; and evaluating beliefs by their real‑world effects on well‑being and conduct.
The author chose to focus on fundamentals and set aside dogma for later reflection. Over time, anxiety faded by grounding belief in meaning, purpose, prayer, and meditation (an “inner focus”), and by using the 12 Steps as a practical framework for spiritual growth.
The calm and sane mind sees spiritual things as the true realities and material things as only temporary and fleeting… You can only have that mind by an act of faith, by making the venture of belief.