I would say demonization and ostracism count as coercion. Religions use sexual identity shaming, existential fears, ‘universal morality’, and promises of eternal happiness in an ‘afterlife’ to fallaciously bring followers under bit & bridle. As soon as a religious authority stoops to the “you’re being controlled by evil spirits” argument, it counts as brainwashing. Cult authorities will use this to demonize any and all forms of skepticism, sexual relationships, skipping worship sessions, or interaction with ex-members. Essentially, if you disagree with the head priest, you are going to have some sort of livestock factory farm-esque afterlife full of eternal torment! If that doesn’t count as “systematic and often forcible pressure” then I don’t know what does. Perhaps enforced chastity and demonization of orgasms..? Psychological coercion is extremely easy, as humans are extremely manipulable, controlled by emotions, and irrational. Add-in a few existential fears, some comforting fallacy, and perhaps some sex appeal, and you’ve gotten yourself a recruitment platform for your religion.
I would say demonization and ostracism count as coercion. Religions use sexual identity shaming, existential fears, ‘universal morality’, and promises of eternal happiness in an ‘afterlife’ to fallaciously bring followers under bit & bridle. As soon as a religious authority stoops to the “you’re being controlled by evil spirits” argument, it counts as brainwashing. Cult authorities will use this to demonize any and all forms of skepticism, sexual relationships, skipping worship sessions, or interaction with ex-members. Essentially, if you disagree with the head priest, you are going to have some sort of livestock factory farm-esque afterlife full of eternal torment! If that doesn’t count as “systematic and often forcible pressure” then I don’t know what does. Perhaps enforced chastity and demonization of orgasms..? Psychological coercion is extremely easy, as humans are extremely manipulable, controlled by emotions, and irrational. Add-in a few existential fears, some comforting fallacy, and perhaps some sex appeal, and you’ve gotten yourself a recruitment platform for your religion.