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by Dexter
Fri Aug 18, 2023 5:30 pm
Forum: Library
Topic: The Ezekiel Declaration
Replies: 14
Views: 42980

Re: The Ezekiel Declaration

Dear guest, In the words of the infamous Dread Pirate Roberts: "As you wish." To be clear, it was never my intention to be negative, but rather to speak up for some who have been badly injured and feel as though there is no justice and some who have felt great constraint on their freedom o...
by Dexter
Thu Aug 17, 2023 2:06 pm
Forum: Shunning and Isolation
Topic: Child kicked out of home by CF elder
Replies: 9
Views: 22616

Re: Child kicked out of home by CF elder

I have no doubt you've experienced trauma and abuse at the hands of wolves who have weaponised the the words of Scripture for their perverse and selfish ends, and I sympathise with you. But it is foolish to confuse and conflate clear Biblical commands with the abuses of the CF, and thereby reject t...
by Dexter
Wed Aug 16, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: Shunning and Isolation
Topic: Child kicked out of home by CF elder
Replies: 9
Views: 22616

Re: Child kicked out of home by CF elder

...one of the elders of the local CF has kicked his 16 year old son out of the home because he did not want to continue in the CF This may sound somewhat callous, but I'm happy for this young man, and maybe even a little jealous. Sure, he's lost his family... but what good is a family that doesn't ...
by Dexter
Wed Aug 16, 2023 7:00 pm
Forum: Library
Topic: The Ezekiel Declaration
Replies: 14
Views: 42980

Re: The Ezekiel Declaration

You would also be interested in a documentary called The Essential Church. I don't think it's avaliable in Australia yet.
Thanks for your reply and recommendations Baptist. The documentary sounds interesting. I'll see if I can track it down.
by Dexter
Wed Aug 16, 2023 6:55 pm
Forum: Library
Topic: The Ezekiel Declaration
Replies: 14
Views: 42980

Re: The Ezekiel Declaration

I’m glad that we all feel comfortable to speak freely here. My view is that I’d very much prefer if this forum existed to help people find their way safely out of xCF clutches. Thanks Bagel, I agree wholeheartedly and am sincerely glad that we can agree on that, if not other things. Please bear in ...
by Dexter
Wed Aug 16, 2023 6:35 pm
Forum: Library
Topic: Comfort
Replies: 5
Views: 14089

Comfort

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. II Corinthians 1:3‭-‬4 NKJV https:...
by Dexter
Sun Aug 13, 2023 10:04 pm
Forum: Library
Topic: Psalm 37
Replies: 0
Views: 35673

Psalm 37

1. Do not fret because of evildoers, Nor be envious of the workers of iniquity. 2. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, And wither as the green herb. 3. Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. 4. Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give...
by Dexter
Sun Aug 13, 2023 9:47 pm
Forum: What is spiritual abuse?
Topic: Spiritual Abuse
Replies: 12
Views: 31412

Re: Spiritual Abuse

People in a controlling church are often told they cannot leave the church with God's blessing unless the pastor approves the decision. They are warned that if they don’t follow the pastor’s guidance, not only will God not bless them, but they will also bring a curse upon themselves or their family...
by Dexter
Sun Aug 13, 2023 3:18 am
Forum: What is spiritual abuse?
Topic: The Nature of Abusers
Replies: 2
Views: 18746

Re: The Nature of Abusers

Excellent example with Cuomo. His policy must be, "Tell everyone to leave their guns at the door, then shoot them." Drastic hypocrisy. Edit: I just wanted to add that the original reporter didn't even sound the least bit obnoxious, so it's weird how Mr. Cuomo misread him like that and then...
by Dexter
Sun Aug 13, 2023 2:29 am
Forum: Library
Topic: The Ezekiel Declaration
Replies: 14
Views: 42980

Re: The Ezekiel Declaration

Greetings Boundary Rider, I'm going through some unanswered topics on streetcar and came across this disturbing post. To cut to the chase, I have pulled a couple of quotes from the Ezekiel Declaration that I believe are relevant to current and former cult members (emphases my own): Between 1901 and ...