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zeek · 08-09-2011, 12:37 PM

That seems reasonable enough; but, were you in the local church? I was, and I don't think that would have helped me. It would have caused me more "cognitive dissonance" to use Harold’s expression. I had to find my own way out. The only thing I can think of is to be friendly and genuine with them. Don't talk about religion. Let them know you wish them the best of everything. I would have accepted that from anybody while I was in the church and still today.

Trying to "help" local churchers strikes me as missionary zeal. Been there, done that. I did a lot of gospel preaching back in the day. I stood on many a street corner preaching the gospel to people. I was rejected by many and brought some to the Lord. The Lord knows. I'm not that interested in doing that any more. But I'll meet anybody half way.

08-09-2011, 12:37 PM	#60
zeek Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 4,223	Re: Helping those still in the Recovery That seems reasonable enough; but, were you in the local church? I was, and I don't think that would have helped me. It would have caused me more "cognitive dissonance" to use Harold’s expression. I had to find my own way out. The only thing I can think of is to be friendly and genuine with them. Don't talk about religion. Let them know you wish them the best of everything. I would have accepted that from anybody while I was in the church and still today. Trying to "help" local churchers strikes me as missionary zeal. Been there, done that. I did a lot of gospel preaching back in the day. I stood on many a street corner preaching the gospel to people. I was rejected by many and brought some to the Lord. The Lord knows. I'm not that interested in doing that any more. But I'll meet anybody half way.