Streetcar Forum

Thank you Faith, I’m adding a quote to this discussion from Alistair Begg’s book: ‘The Christian Manifesto’ The Blind Leading the Blind “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit?” Luke 6:39 There is no such thing as spiritual neutrality: A teacher is always teaching eithe...

those who’ve left the CF church are “betrayers and offenders which can lead to treachery as well.” [/b] I am one among many who have been labelled “betrayers and offenders”. When I was expelled in 2001, I was plagued by the awful accusations and judgements the elders levelled at me. I kept asking m...

Article from CHRISTIANITY TODAY Escaping High-Control Religious Groups President of Cult Information and Family Support explains how Christians can aid loved ones through the long journey out. INTERVIEW BY WILLIAM CHONG DECEMBER 15, 2023 In CT’s coverage of the Korea-based sect Shincheonji, sources ...

The pain of estrangement runs deep, A wound that's hard to heal or keep. Families torn, hearts left bleeding, In silence, the soul is pleading. Too complex, too crushing to bear, But God's love is always there. Surrounding us in peace so pure, A love that will forever endure. 'God with us' in our t...

I have not gone through a smidge of the abuse you all have here, but suffice to say, I'm here because I have suffered the wounds of these mere men...who make themselves out to be our personal Jesus Seeker Please don’t minimise your wounds Seeker. Those who have suffered have an understanding, empat...

The torturer and the tortured both eventually feel the same pain. Bagel I may have misunderstood what you are expressing here Bagel. As one who has suffered abuse, I do not believe I feel the same pain as the elders who orchestrated the abuse. I can share more if you wish but I am writing for clari...

Rekindling Lost Love “ I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent. “ Revelation 2: 4 - 5 ...

Nobody want's to admit they have had the wool pulled over their eyes and been gaslighted by someone they believed in. It takes enormous courage to humble yourself to make this admission to yourself and in turn to others. No one wants to believe they’ve been fooled . No one wants to feel shame and h...

Is it true that the elders kept written records and files on all church members, or only a few (e.g. elders and their families)? Furthermore, is there some kind of ‘freedom of information’ act, policy, or law that could allow members to view their files even if the elders wanted to suppress them? D...

“”To trust God in the light is nothing, but trust him in the dark - that is faith.”

— Charles H. Spurgeon