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Coming "Out" to Christian Parents
Started this discussion. Last reply by LovelyGirl Apr 10, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I am a former reverend, "goody two-shoes" and all around ex-"lover of Jesus." Yeah, I'm not too proud of my brainwashed days, but it's part of my history. Now, I blog about my former church and my…Continue
I Keep Getting Asked "Do You Still Love Jesus?" and Get Told I'm Bitter
Started this discussion. Last reply by Apple Apr 21, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I used to be a reverend. I recently named my former church and "discipleship" program a cult. Over the past nine months, I've blogged about my church and "discipleship" program and the abuses I faced…Continue
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LovelyGirl commented on Shannon Kish's group 'Former Cult Members'"Abby, freezing eggs is freaking expensive!!!! :( that's a good idea. otherwise, i'm screwed. i thought about asking my parents for a loan to do it BUT i should probably wait til the economy is up a bit more. lol"
LovelyGirl commented on Shannon Kish's group 'Former Cult Members'"Abby,
I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought I was a 30 yr old still in my 20's. I started college at 25, which meant I was going to frat parties at 25 and 26 which was a little old to start...but had to get it out. I feel…"
LovelyGirl commented on Shannon Kish's group 'Former Cult Members'"Firey,
Same here. I was angry for awhile and now people think I'm "angry and bitter" but I'm actually the opposite. I almost feel bipolar cuz I have these episodes of happiness that are almost unnatural and not in a creepy…"
LovelyGirl commented on Shannon Kish's group 'Former Cult Members'"Abigail,
I'm more of an asshole now that I'm out. I was too nice before. Sort of like a kid who's got a mental problem. "
Derek S Murphy commented on LovelyGirl's blog post 'I'm not a Christian Anymore'"Excellent post; growing past your limited beliefs does not mean you've found truth nor should it - you continue on your path and do the best you can. I wanted to rage against Kevin Harris but I see this post is a couple months old so I'll…"
LovelyGirl commented on Shannon Kish's group 'Former Cult Members'"Are you ever scared to answer because they'll judge you? I am."
Apple replied to LovelyGirl's discussion 'I Keep Getting Asked "Do You Still Love Jesus?" and Get Told I'm Bitter'"I just read your story on your blog page. I hope the best for your safe recovery to normal society. It is scary how brainwashed some people can become. For example, on your page a person named Nathan wrote:
"I…"
Akshay Bist replied to LovelyGirl's discussion 'I Keep Getting Asked "Do You Still Love Jesus?" and Get Told I'm Bitter'"Trying to give a rational explanation to these people won't do you any good. They are incapable of understanding your viewpoint. They just cannot help acting the way they do because of the behavior instilled in them by the cult. You just have…"
Firey Vixen replied to LovelyGirl's discussion 'I Keep Getting Asked "Do You Still Love Jesus?" and Get Told I'm Bitter'"I fought leaving the church for so long even when I stopped going and became involved with an Atheist, I am my self while not Christian and not really anything definable more agnostic and yet what I find works the best when I am discussing things…"
LovelyGirl replied to Shannon Kish's discussion 'Former Cult Members?'"Shannon,
My dad recently drove his church bus to Acquire the Fire. I explained to him and to his pastor that it was affiliated with a very abusive cult (Honor Academy). I never got a response from my dad's pastor. Instead, he just took an…"
LovelyGirl replied to Don's discussion 'Are all religions cults?'"Also, I recently did a radio interview with some religious studies professors. I'm on my phone so I don't have the interview link but if you Google "examining cult culture" on north Carolina radio, The State of Things with Frank…"
LovelyGirl replied to Don's discussion 'Are all religions cults?'"I was in a cult and although I think most religions are faulty and oppressive in philosophy, they aren't always physically abusive or emotionally abusive. In religion you have voluntary brainwashing. In cults you have an authoritarian leader…"
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I'm not a Christian Anymore
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 12:12am 52 Comments 2 Likes
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Mo Trauen said… You are welcome. I was just going to ask you this morning if you minded that I jumped in like that. I suspected that he was making you uncomfortable, but I didn't know for certain.
I've been an atheist since 1974, so I have been around a the block a few times and have had to deal with a lot worse than him. I am more than happy to take him on. My patience for that sort can wear thin.
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