In the context of psychosexual development, the fervor of Oneness worship—characterized by glossolalia, physical prostration, and emotional catharsis—can be interpreted as a sublimation of sexual energy into spiritual ecstasy. Because the theology often imposes strict "holiness standards" regarding dress, hair, and gender roles, the physical body becomes a contested site of divine surveillance. The "terrifying" nature of these implications frequently stems from the erasure of the boundary between the self and the deity. When the believer seeks a mystical union with a singular, indivisible God, the ego may undergo a process of dissolution that mimics the intensity of sexual union, yet remains strictly governed by a legalistic framework that pathologizes actual human sexuality.

Furthermore, the patriarchal structure inherent in many Oneness communities exacerbates these tensions by framing the relationship between the believer and Christ in deeply gendered, yet restrictive, terms. The soul is often positioned as the "bride," creating a psychic environment where devotion is synonymous with submission. This dynamic can create a profound sense of cognitive dissonance; the individual is encouraged to experience a passionate, intimate relationship with the divine while simultaneously suppressing the very biological and psychological drives that inform such intimacy. The result is often a closed feedback loop where sexual repression fuels spiritual zeal, which in turn demands further repression, creating a high-stakes psychological environment where any deviation from the "oneness" of the community is viewed as a catastrophic spiritual failure.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5823335&forum_id=2Reputation#49597312)