Forum: Alternative Views - Click Here to Start New Thread
11-26-2019, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: My decision
I'm currently in college! My family is still very much integrated in the church (church kid here WOOP), but I have (for the most part) separated myself from the church. I'm in a similar boat, sort of...
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
08-26-2019, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,322
Re: Why not just move on?
jesusislord This is actually something I've been thinking for some months now. I guess I'd fall under the category of 20-somethings that were heavily affected by the 'church kid' upbringing but have...
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Forum: Extras! Extras! Read All About It!
08-06-2019, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,669
Re: Mental Health in the LC
Sons to Glory! I'm so glad you found the help you needed to go on in the Lord! I think that was a wise balance between talking to a therapist and finding true happiness in God!
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Forum: Extras! Extras! Read All About It!
08-06-2019, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,669
Re: Mental Health in the LC
@Jo S I'm happy to hear that you found happiness through God in such a dynamic way! I hear this wonderful story countless times in many hymns and spiritual songs, and I think it encapsulates many...
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Forum: Extras! Extras! Read All About It!
08-05-2019, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,669
Re: Mental Health in the LC
My favorite thing about LSM literature is when you see something so wildly stupid you have to double check that you read it right.
(The Christian Life by Witness Lee, Ch. 5...
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Forum: Extras! Extras! Read All About It!
08-05-2019, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,669
Mental Health in the LC
I didn't see a forum talking about this, but if there is one already please let me know! This is thread to talk about LC views on mental health, your experiences with mental health and your Christian...
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
07-22-2019, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 12,319
Re: Hope for all you church kids
I was gonna make this a thread of it's own but I'm not sure how to do that, anyways I made a transcript of Ron Kangas' speaking because I want to make sure people read it and know exactly how Ron...
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
07-17-2019, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,593
Re: Ex Church kid from the 90's east coast here
Welcome MarsVolta, and I am glad you found this forum! Hope you find the support, comfort, and information you may need!
If you were to ask the saints, the majority would probably say that...
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Forum: Extras! Extras! Read All About It!
07-13-2019, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 8,529
Re: YouTube Texas Street Preacher
Ohio & HERn: Thank you for this advice! You have no idea how much it helps to hear other people say that. I want to be honest with my parents about why I'm leaving, and do so in the least...
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Forum: Extras! Extras! Read All About It!
07-11-2019, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 8,529
Re: YouTube Texas Street Preacher
Of course I am worried how my parents will react but I don't appreciate you assuming my situation, my Christian walk, and my courage is comparable to those who are not me. Sure I guess I could leave...
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Forum: Extras! Extras! Read All About It!
07-11-2019, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 8,529
Re: YouTube Texas Street Preacher
Sorry this is a late response I forgot about this forum BUT I really appreciated reading this comment, and I can only hope to follow this path as well in my Christian walk. It's very easy to dwell in...
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Forum: Extras! Extras! Read All About It!
07-03-2019, 11:47 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 8,529
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Forum: Extras! Extras! Read All About It!
07-03-2019, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 8,529
Re: YouTube Texas Street Preacher
Thank you for your defense Trapped! I'm glad someone did a little digging before jumping to conclusions. To better explain my background I am a sister who has grown up in the LC and has thus acquired...
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Forum: Extras! Extras! Read All About It!
07-02-2019, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 8,529
Re: YouTube Texas Street Preacher
I'll be the first to criticize the shortcomings of the LC, but these videos are extremely appalling. I don't see a love of God in this videos, but rather a love for controversy, and attention. Every...
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
06-25-2019, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,787
Re: Marriage in the "Lord's Recovery"
Part of the difficulty in finding a spouse could also be related to whether or not they have attended the full-time training. While the primary purpose of attending the FTTA is to be 'trained' in the...
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
02-20-2019, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,724
Re: My experience as a church kid: Why I want out
The corporate living has both good and bad aspects to it I'll agree. While I don't live in corporate living, I am there enough to get a sense of what it's like. It can be helpful to those looking to...
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
01-19-2019, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,724
Re: My experience as a church kid: Why I want out
I appreciate your response; I'm so glad that you were able to find God's calling for you! I definitely know a lot of people who found themselves falling away from the church life in their college...
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
01-04-2019, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,724
Re: My experience as a church kid: Why I want out
I completely agree! There's this insidious idea to not question the teachings or doctrines being handed to us, and I'm not quite sure I'm built to except things like that at face value. Sometimes, I...
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
01-04-2019, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,724
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
01-01-2019, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,724
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
01-01-2019, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,724
Re: My experience as a church kid: Why I want out
Thank you for your response! I have been spending some time with some other Christian groups on my campus; I randomly got invited to one of their events and have kept contact with their leading ones,...
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
12-31-2018, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,724
My experience as a church kid: Why I want out
This is my first time posting here, so I thought I’d give myself kind of an introduction. My ultimate goal in posting this isn’t to ruminate in my dislike of Lee or the Local Churches, I just want to...
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