Father's Day: A complicated day for those of us with dreadful dads

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Rebecca Mitchell experienced physical, emotional and sexual abuse at the hands of her dad, and it's resulted in her grappling with the idea of God being her heavenly father. Ahead of Father's Day this Sunday, she explains why 3 common Christian teachings on forgiveness and sin are so damaging to those who have suffered violence, especially at the hands of their dads