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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:28:46 PM EDT
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Why ?
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:28:58 PM EDT
[#2]
Why?
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:29:04 PM EDT
[#3]
You guys serve krispy kreme or dunkin donuts after the service?
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:29:17 PM EDT
[#4]
Resigned as in you were the preacher/pastor or resigned as in you are not going there anymore?
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:29:21 PM EDT
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What church? Only counts if it's a real religion.
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:29:31 PM EDT
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Methodist?
(I was all set to join the Methodist Church years ago, until they wanted me to basically pledge allegiance to the church. I walked out during the ceremony.) |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:29:48 PM EDT
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Were you employed by them or just going to quit attending?
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:29:49 PM EDT
[#8]
what kind of church?
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:30:05 PM EDT
[#9]
resigned ? where you the pastor/priest ect? backstory would be nice
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:31:29 PM EDT
[#10]
I don't understand how you resign from a church?
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:31:59 PM EDT
[#11]
Do you think we care?
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:32:12 PM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Why ? My friend and mentor who was the assistant pastor there left. It left a pretty big hole for my wife and I there as he counseled us through a rocky part of our marriage. Another couple that we were tight with left the church about a year ago. A couple that is an absolute train wreck drugs, addiction, co-dependency have been allowed to absolutely destroy our home based small group bible study. The pastor allowed a person to preach that holds to doctrine that I am not willing to sit under, and has given indication that this person will be hired on staff soon. The combined weight of those items have turned church from a place that my wife and I took joy in going to and serving and turned it into a place that evokes anger, resentment, and suspicion. I have no desire to change the church, fight with the elders and I am simply gracefully bowing out and wishing them the best as I seek another congregation. |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:32:16 PM EDT
[#13]
SHOULD WE INSERT PEDO BEAR?
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:32:43 PM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You guys serve krispy kreme or dunkin donuts after the service? |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:33:10 PM EDT
[#15]
Lol. Why the drama? Why not just not go back?
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:33:20 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Resigned as in you were the preacher/pastor or resigned as in you are not going there anymore? |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:33:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Do you think we care? |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:34:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What church? Only counts if it's a real religion. |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:34:53 PM EDT
[#19]
Hmm...so it is more about the people than the message? Sounds like a good eject. Time to find a place that teaches sound doctrine regardless of who is "preaching" it.
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:35:03 PM EDT
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4 reasons. My friend and mentor who was the assistant pastor there left. It left a pretty big hole for my wife and I there as he counseled us through a rocky part of our marriage. Another couple that we were tight with left the church about a year ago. A couple that is an absolute train wreck drugs, addiction, co-dependency have been allowed to absolutely destroy our home based small group bible study. The pastor allowed a person to preach that holds to doctrine that I am not willing to sit under, and has given indication that this person will be hired on staff soon. The combined weight of those items have turned church from a place that my wife and I took joy in going to and serving and turned it into a place that evokes anger, resentment, and suspicion. I have no desire to change the church, fight with the elders and I am simply gracefully bowing out and wishing them the best as I seek another congregation. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Why ? My friend and mentor who was the assistant pastor there left. It left a pretty big hole for my wife and I there as he counseled us through a rocky part of our marriage. Another couple that we were tight with left the church about a year ago. A couple that is an absolute train wreck drugs, addiction, co-dependency have been allowed to absolutely destroy our home based small group bible study. The pastor allowed a person to preach that holds to doctrine that I am not willing to sit under, and has given indication that this person will be hired on staff soon. The combined weight of those items have turned church from a place that my wife and I took joy in going to and serving and turned it into a place that evokes anger, resentment, and suspicion. I have no desire to change the church, fight with the elders and I am simply gracefully bowing out and wishing them the best as I seek another congregation. Good enough! |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:35:09 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Were you employed by them or just going to quit attending? |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:35:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: SHOULD WE INSERT PEDO BEAR? |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:36:22 PM EDT
[#23]
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4 reasons. My friend and mentor who was the assistant pastor there left. It left a pretty big hole for my wife and I there as he counseled us through a rocky part of our marriage. Another couple that we were tight with left the church about a year ago. A couple that is an absolute train wreck drugs, addiction, co-dependency have been allowed to absolutely destroy our home based small group bible study. The pastor allowed a person to preach that holds to doctrine that I am not willing to sit under, and has given indication that this person will be hired on staff soon. The combined weight of those items have turned church from a place that my wife and I took joy in going to and serving and turned it into a place that evokes anger, resentment, and suspicion. I have no desire to change the church, fight with the elders and I am simply gracefully bowing out and wishing them the best as I seek another congregation. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Why ? My friend and mentor who was the assistant pastor there left. It left a pretty big hole for my wife and I there as he counseled us through a rocky part of our marriage. Another couple that we were tight with left the church about a year ago. A couple that is an absolute train wreck drugs, addiction, co-dependency have been allowed to absolutely destroy our home based small group bible study. The pastor allowed a person to preach that holds to doctrine that I am not willing to sit under, and has given indication that this person will be hired on staff soon. The combined weight of those items have turned church from a place that my wife and I took joy in going to and serving and turned it into a place that evokes anger, resentment, and suspicion. I have no desire to change the church, fight with the elders and I am simply gracefully bowing out and wishing them the best as I seek another congregation. Godspeed. Finding a new congregation can be difficult. |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:36:22 PM EDT
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SHOULD WE INSERT PEDO BEAR? DON'T BUY HER A CELL PHONE! |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:36:36 PM EDT
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No question. Just my sympathies. Hopefully you can find the Gospel and the Spirit somewhere. In the mean time, stick to scripture and prayer with that lovely wife. "Wherever two or more are gathered..."
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:36:46 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Lol. Why the drama? Why not just not go back? That being said, as a man that has differences with another man, I felt an obligation to inform my pastor of what I was doing and why. Just leaving and not going back is kind of gutless and also rude to the others. As painful as it may be for people to hear they need to know why people leave. |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:37:03 PM EDT
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Methodist? (I was all set to join the Methodist Church years ago, until they wanted me to basically pledge allegiance to the church. I walked out during the ceremony.) Lol. You got freaked out by the "Affirmation of Faith"... 
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:37:46 PM EDT
[#28]
You and your wife are principled people, so this is a good thing. Best wishes on finding a more suitable church. They are out there.
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:37:59 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Hmm...so it is more about the people than the message? Sounds like a good eject. Time to find a place that teaches sound doctrine regardless of who is "preaching" it. Part of the beauty of a church is finding true friends and mentors. At the same time, sound doctrine takes precedence, at least to me. The young man that he allowed to preach does not practice sound doctrine. |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:38:13 PM EDT
[#30]
At least now you can start sleeping in on Sunday.
It really is the best day for that. |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:38:15 PM EDT
[#31]
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4 reasons. My friend and mentor who was the assistant pastor there left. It left a pretty big hole for my wife and I there as he counseled us through a rocky part of our marriage. Another couple that we were tight with left the church about a year ago. A couple that is an absolute train wreck drugs, addiction, co-dependency have been allowed to absolutely destroy our home based small group bible study. The pastor allowed a person to preach that holds to doctrine that I am not willing to sit under, and has given indication that this person will be hired on staff soon. The combined weight of those items have turned church from a place that my wife and I took joy in going to and serving and turned it into a place that evokes anger, resentment, and suspicion. I have no desire to change the church, fight with the elders and I am simply gracefully bowing out and wishing them the best as I seek another congregation. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Why ? My friend and mentor who was the assistant pastor there left. It left a pretty big hole for my wife and I there as he counseled us through a rocky part of our marriage. Another couple that we were tight with left the church about a year ago. A couple that is an absolute train wreck drugs, addiction, co-dependency have been allowed to absolutely destroy our home based small group bible study. The pastor allowed a person to preach that holds to doctrine that I am not willing to sit under, and has given indication that this person will be hired on staff soon. The combined weight of those items have turned church from a place that my wife and I took joy in going to and serving and turned it into a place that evokes anger, resentment, and suspicion. I have no desire to change the church, fight with the elders and I am simply gracefully bowing out and wishing them the best as I seek another congregation. I don't know you at all, but based on this post you seem the the churches busy body or drama queen. Sorry but that's the vibe I'm getting. Maybe stop caring how they live their lives and focus that energy on improving your own life... |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:38:32 PM EDT
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What church? Only counts if it's a real religion. I hate to hear that. They are a great organization. Are you sure that you cannot voice your concerns? I understand your desire not to change the church - but the church is the body - not the leadership - and if there is a poison, it needs sunlight to cure it. If you don't explain what the problem is - how can they fix it? |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:39:02 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: No question. Just my sympathies. Hopefully you can find the Gospel and the Spirit somewhere. In the mean time, stick to scripture and prayer with that lovely wife. "Wherever two or more are gathered..." A small group of us are going to meet to study scripture, dine together and pray until that time we can find a suitable congregation. I will not be un-churched. |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:39:05 PM EDT
[#34]
How the hell do you resign from a church?
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:40:00 PM EDT
[#35]
Good luck OP. It's good that you stepped out early so that your heart didn't become hardened.
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:40:12 PM EDT
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We are not the only ones that have been dissatisfied. A small group of us are going to meet to study scripture, dine together and pray until that time we can find a suitable congregation. I will not be un-churched. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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No question. Just my sympathies. Hopefully you can find the Gospel and the Spirit somewhere. In the mean time, stick to scripture and prayer with that lovely wife. "Wherever two or more are gathered..." A small group of us are going to meet to study scripture, dine together and pray until that time we can find a suitable congregation. I will not be un-churched. Lol you should try being un-churched, it makes life much more enjoyable |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:41:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't know you at all, but based on this post you seem the the churches busy body or drama queen. Sorry but that's the vibe I'm getting. Maybe stop caring how they live their lives and focus that energy on improving your own life… Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Why ? My friend and mentor who was the assistant pastor there left. It left a pretty big hole for my wife and I there as he counseled us through a rocky part of our marriage. Another couple that we were tight with left the church about a year ago. A couple that is an absolute train wreck drugs, addiction, co-dependency have been allowed to absolutely destroy our home based small group bible study. The pastor allowed a person to preach that holds to doctrine that I am not willing to sit under, and has given indication that this person will be hired on staff soon. The combined weight of those items have turned church from a place that my wife and I took joy in going to and serving and turned it into a place that evokes anger, resentment, and suspicion. I have no desire to change the church, fight with the elders and I am simply gracefully bowing out and wishing them the best as I seek another congregation. I don't know you at all, but based on this post you seem the the churches busy body or drama queen. Sorry but that's the vibe I'm getting. Maybe stop caring how they live their lives and focus that energy on improving your own life… I don't think I am a busy body unless I am invited. |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:43:16 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I hate to hear that. They are a great organization. Are you sure that you cannot voice your concerns? I understand your desire not to change the church - but the church is the body - not the leadership - and if there is a poison, it needs sunlight to cure it. If you don't explain what the problem is - how can they fix it? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: What church? Only counts if it's a real religion. I hate to hear that. They are a great organization. Are you sure that you cannot voice your concerns? I understand your desire not to change the church - but the church is the body - not the leadership - and if there is a poison, it needs sunlight to cure it. If you don't explain what the problem is - how can they fix it? |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:43:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Normally I would just agree with you. That being said, as a man that has differences with another man, I felt an obligation to inform my pastor of what I was doing and why. Just leaving and not going back is kind of gutless and also rude to the others. As painful as it may be for people to hear they need to know why people leave. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Lol. Why the drama? Why not just not go back? That being said, as a man that has differences with another man, I felt an obligation to inform my pastor of what I was doing and why. Just leaving and not going back is kind of gutless and also rude to the others. As painful as it may be for people to hear they need to know why people leave. You make complete sense once I read your reasons. I had posted about the time you detailed your reasons. Best of luck in finding a better place. |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:44:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 4 reasons. My friend and mentor who was the assistant pastor there left. It left a pretty big hole for my wife and I there as he counseled us through a rocky part of our marriage. Another couple that we were tight with left the church about a year ago. A couple that is an absolute train wreck drugs, addiction, co-dependency have been allowed to absolutely destroy our home based small group bible study. The pastor allowed a person to preach that holds to doctrine that I am not willing to sit under, and has given indication that this person will be hired on staff soon. The combined weight of those items have turned church from a place that my wife and I took joy in going to and serving and turned it into a place that evokes anger, resentment, and suspicion. I have no desire to change the church, fight with the elders and I am simply gracefully bowing out and wishing them the best as I seek another congregation. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Why ? My friend and mentor who was the assistant pastor there left. It left a pretty big hole for my wife and I there as he counseled us through a rocky part of our marriage. Another couple that we were tight with left the church about a year ago. A couple that is an absolute train wreck drugs, addiction, co-dependency have been allowed to absolutely destroy our home based small group bible study. The pastor allowed a person to preach that holds to doctrine that I am not willing to sit under, and has given indication that this person will be hired on staff soon. The combined weight of those items have turned church from a place that my wife and I took joy in going to and serving and turned it into a place that evokes anger, resentment, and suspicion. I have no desire to change the church, fight with the elders and I am simply gracefully bowing out and wishing them the best as I seek another congregation.  |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:45:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: No question. Just my sympathies. Hopefully you can find the Gospel and the Spirit somewhere. In the mean time, stick to scripture and prayer with that lovely wife. "Wherever two or more are gathered..." A small group of us are going to meet to study scripture, dine together and pray until that time we can find a suitable congregation. I will not be un-churched. Lol you should try being un-churched, it makes life much more enjoyable |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:46:32 PM EDT
[#42]
Did you have to give two weeks notice? Did they offer severance?
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:48:30 PM EDT
[#43]
Good luck finding a new church
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:49:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Did you have to give two weeks notice? Did they offer severance? Nope. |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:49:30 PM EDT
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What church? Only counts if it's a real religion. OP - sounds like you might have a bit of burn-out. Good luck on your search for a new church home. Sometimes God lets you know that your job at a particular congregation is done. |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:49:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Good luck finding a new church |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:49:46 PM EDT
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Yes. You're here. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Do you think we care? Damnit. 
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:50:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Damnit. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Do you think we care? Damnit.  |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:50:40 PM EDT
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We are not the only ones that have been dissatisfied. A small group of us are going to meet to study scripture, dine together and pray until that time we can find a suitable congregation. I will not be un-churched. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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No question. Just my sympathies. Hopefully you can find the Gospel and the Spirit somewhere. In the mean time, stick to scripture and prayer with that lovely wife. "Wherever two or more are gathered..." A small group of us are going to meet to study scripture, dine together and pray until that time we can find a suitable congregation. I will not be un-churched. Start a church? |
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Posted: 10/27/2016 1:50:53 PM EDT
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Every man finds (or doesn't find) the creator in his own way. Then again there Elron Hubbard's Scatology which believes in Xenu, so for those Scatologists out there, Free Xenu Now!
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