"Religious repression" refers to a situation where individuals or groups are prevented from freely practicing their religious beliefs or are unjustly discriminated against because of their faith. Full definition
Adapted by Lelio and playwright Rebecca Lenkiewicz from the novel by Naomi Alderman, the film's strongest marketing peg for potential distributors — in addition to the cast — is its nuanced exploration of a taboo lesbian relationship within a microcosm of religious repression. (hollywoodreporter.com)
«We're seeing this combined ethnic - religious repression continuing in Sudan. (premierchristianity.com)
They're both films about religious repression of homosexuality. (rogerebert.com)