Ex-Church of Christ Support Board

Ivy wrote:For some reason, I didn't really like "singing night". Not sure what that was about.

It kind of reminded me of German soldiers singing martial anthems.

faithfyl wrote:I know, it's like we had to feel guilt constantly. They had issues also with people who enjoyed life and wanted to live it to the fullest.

Boyoboy, was THAT ever TRUE!!!

How much self-hatred does it take to make it in the Church of Christ??? And at what point did it become too much??? And it also made me think......did I loathe myself as a cofc member? Was it really self hatred that I was experiencing? Is that what led me to pretty much dive off the deep end and pu...

How much self-hatred does it take to make it in the Church of Christ??? And at what point did it become too much??? Welcome, evolving. And I have to tell you, for some reason your very forthright post almost made me spew my coffee on my keyboard!!! :lol: I loved it!! I am gratified you liked your c...

People that have been indoctrinated are usually not aware they've been brainwashed. They are essentially programmed robots but they aren't aware they've been programmed. Indoctrination is often interpreted as conviction. Awareness of the indoctrination is often preceded by doubt, emotional discomfo...

Cootie Brown wrote: Indoctrination is a basic tactic for all religions. Getting deprogrammed, and everything that goes with that, is a difficult and lengthy process.

That is very true... To the point of emotional fatigue.

Thank you Letmethink.

How much self-hatred does it take to make it in the Church of Christ??? And at what point did it become too much???