“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.
Stand firm then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again
by a yoke of bondage.”
Galatians 5:1
Search found 47 matches
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:33 pm
- Forum: Library
- Topic: THERE IS A WAY BACK
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9394
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:28 pm
- Forum: Library
- Topic: The Impact of Cults on Childhood Development
- Replies: 12
- Views: 15933
Re: The Impact of Cults on Childhood Development
Thank you Dexter. A harrowing read, with denials and gaslighting from a narcissistic father, who apparently didn’t physically assault his daughter, but did psychologically abuse with his rages and control. On the subject of bringing up children: I was explicitly taught in the ladies meetings, to sma...
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:52 pm
- Forum: What is spiritual abuse?
- Topic: A passage that describes spiritual abuse
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8566
Re: A passage that describes spiritual abuse
Yes Dexter that passage stood out to me too! Also the need to give a parting salvo to the one who’s leaving is something “gifted” to most of us. In her case it was milder than what many of us experienced - “Well at least God never quits on us!” I’m glad you brought up the point about your friends wh...
- Sun Feb 18, 2024 3:34 pm
- Forum: What is spiritual abuse?
- Topic: A passage that describes spiritual abuse
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8566
Re: A passage that describes spiritual abuse
Here’s quite a lengthy article, one which I found describes some of the subtle mechanisms the writer experienced in her six month intensive commitment to the ywam training program. There are so many similar mechanisms used in the CF churches. (Please note, I’m not meaning this post to be centered on...
- Sat Feb 03, 2024 11:35 am
- Forum: Doctrine and Teaching
- Topic: Water Baptism at the Christian Fellowship
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8502
Re: Water Baptism at the Christian Fellowship
Some people are wanting “certainty”.
But I for one, don’t outsource my thinking!
But I for one, don’t outsource my thinking!
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 9:56 am
- Forum: Shunning and Isolation
- Topic: Contact with Family still in CF
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11817
Re: Contact with Family still in CF
Thank you Breakfree and Faith Hopegood. Yes, the CF teaching is deliberately and unapologetically putting people into a perpetual state of fear. A literalistic reading of the OT’s narrative of “God’s wrath” sets them up for a retributive reading of the gospel. They base the Fear of God on a fear of ...
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 10:37 pm
- Forum: Shunning and Isolation
- Topic: THE GOD WHO SEES
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9574
Re: THE GOD WHO SEES
Oh and also, I recommend “The Chosen” series.
In the context of this thread, I found episode one to be so healing.
To be seen by Jesus…
to be known by Jesus…
to be named by Jesus
…so wonderful
In the context of this thread, I found episode one to be so healing.
To be seen by Jesus…
to be known by Jesus…
to be named by Jesus
…so wonderful
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 10:32 pm
- Forum: Shunning and Isolation
- Topic: THE GOD WHO SEES
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9574
Re: THE GOD WHO SEES
I’m sorry to hear of your experience Stargazer. Shunning is so very wrong. It’s unhealthy. It’s evil. They are taught to feel betrayed by us. They are taught not to ask us why we left/were told to leave. They’re threatened that they could be persuaded by us - “the liars”. Those who are brave enough ...
- Wed Jan 17, 2024 1:07 pm
- Forum: What is spiritual abuse?
- Topic: The Insidious Harm of Spiritual Abuse
- Replies: 15
- Views: 29714
Re: The Insidious Harm of Spiritual Abuse
Thank you very much Breakfree, Guest and Dexter for this thread! I HIGHLY recommend the YouTube video that Dexter shared above! I have long wanted to see a post about the abuse of the scripture - “Obey your leaders…” - Heb 13:17 This scripture was quoted monthly if not more often in the year before ...
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 11:42 am
- Forum: Library
- Topic: Theological Beatitudes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5157
Theological Beatitudes
Blessed are the theologically homeless, for they do not find rest until God is all in all. Blessed are those theology spills from a pierced heart, for they are the consolation of God to God. Blessed are those who never confuse their own voice for God’s, for they can be trusted with their neighbour’s...