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by idontgotoFC
Thu Jan 25, 2018 12:24 pm
Forum: New Paths -- Ask About
Topic: How to leave the COC?
Replies: 7
Views: 9319

How to leave the COC?

Leaving the COC can be a long and messy process for a lot of people. I've heard too many stories of people leaving in a that I wouldn't really call healthy or productive. What are your tips for someone trying to leave the COC, but minimize the potential emotional and relationship stress of it all? W...
by idontgotoFC
Tue Jan 23, 2018 11:35 pm
Forum: CoC doctrine, theology and crazy experiences.
Topic: Repression in the CofC
Replies: 14
Views: 3671

Re: Repression in the CofC

(there was always a rumor when I was a kid that CofC people had more mental illness than any other group, and I'm not sure that is not too far off the mark)? I've read somewhere that belief in a punitive deity has negative consequences in mental and emotional health, and that belief and religious p...
by idontgotoFC
Tue Jan 23, 2018 11:17 pm
Forum: CoC doctrine, theology and crazy experiences.
Topic: Actually, It's Based on Humanism
Replies: 13
Views: 2846

Re: Actually, It's Based on Humanism

The more I hear myself talk, the more I think I sound like a Calvinist. I know I'm not, but it makes me cringe every time :lol:
by idontgotoFC
Tue Jan 16, 2018 1:15 am
Forum: CoC doctrine, theology and crazy experiences.
Topic: Funniest/most absurd COC College stories
Replies: 2
Views: 1245

Funniest/most absurd COC College stories

I spoke to an exCoC member who went to Florida College, probably in the late '60s or early '70s. He told me about how he went on a double date, (because that was required of them) and came back to have his first beer in the top floor of Boswell (?) hall. I thought it was hilarious that they got away...
by idontgotoFC
Thu Jan 11, 2018 9:21 am
Forum: CoC doctrine, theology and crazy experiences.
Topic: Status of David Lipscomb University?
Replies: 10
Views: 3948

Re: Status of David Lipscomb University?

I have heard folks say that they don't consider DLU to be a "mainstream Church of Christ" university anymore. Is this true? If so, what exactly happened? And when? Because when I graduated in 1983, it was definitely COC to the core! I would agree with what you've heard. I think they hold ...
by idontgotoFC
Sun Dec 31, 2017 12:38 am
Forum: Welcome -- please introduce yourself here.
Topic: A lot questions and doubt
Replies: 6
Views: 2848

Re: A lot questions and doubt

I found this through Reddit as well. Welcome!
by idontgotoFC
Fri Dec 22, 2017 8:57 pm
Forum: Welcome -- please introduce yourself here.
Topic: Hey Everyone
Replies: 8
Views: 2874

Re: Hey Everyone

Glad to hear you've escaped. Welcome to reality and sanity. I'm a none, but my wife is a Methodist. They're pretty cool and most importantly they aren't legalistic...and the music in their services is spectacular. 8-) This is a good place to be for those exiting the c of C. Lots of good info on thi...
by idontgotoFC
Fri Dec 22, 2017 12:44 pm
Forum: Welcome -- please introduce yourself here.
Topic: Hey Everyone
Replies: 8
Views: 2874

Hey Everyone

I just wanted to say I'm glad to find this forum. I'm currently working towards being officially "Ex-coC", but it's been a long process. I grew up in a non-institutional, no kitchens, Florida College supporting church. I've been an undercover Ex-coC for 2-3 years now, after being an underc...