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- Mon May 09, 2016 5:55 pm
- Forum: CoC doctrine, theology and crazy experiences.
- Topic: Lingering doubts
- Replies: 33
- Views: 11169
Re: Lingering doubts
It may be reassuring to you to know that, through the years of this website's existence, this question has come up from time to time by new posters. You're in very good company. It's a very normal fear and worry for many people, and the truth is that the fear and worry DO go away in time. Go to the ...
- Fri Feb 05, 2016 6:08 pm
- Forum: CoC doctrine, theology and crazy experiences.
- Topic: The Lord's Prayer
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4213
Re: The Lord's Prayer
In my Disciples of Christ church, we say it every Sunday. I love it! I have heard that you can think of it like . . .Thy kingdom has come, so they will be done on earth. It works either way. I like that, too, about my church. There's something about all of us quietly mumbling the prayer together th...
- Fri Oct 23, 2015 2:57 pm
- Forum: CoC doctrine, theology and crazy experiences.
- Topic: Jimmy Allen
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10666
Re: Jimmy Allen
booknerd, you are my hero! Seriously, that took bravery I wouldn't have had at that age. I'm impressed. In the mid 70's, he spoke at the church I grew up in. Can't remember if it was a meeting or just a sermon, but will never forget his rant against abortion. Said if his daughter were raped by a neg...
- Tue Oct 13, 2015 7:07 pm
- Forum: CoC doctrine, theology and crazy experiences.
- Topic: Christians and counseling those with STDs
- Replies: 54
- Views: 11682
Re: Christians and counseling those with STDs
chrisso said: Given condoms have around a 99% effectiveness rate - you have next to no chance of getting an STD in normal circumstances. Not exactly the correct effective rate when you take into account improper usage, which is a HUGE issue. (Although even the most well-intentioned and well-informed...
- Thu Sep 10, 2015 4:26 pm
- Forum: CoC doctrine, theology and crazy experiences.
- Topic: Subtle Manipulation_Its role in families of traditional CoC?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1536
Subtle Manipulation_Its role in families of traditional CoC?
I have figured out a lot about myself, God, churches and my family of origin since I walked away from the very traditional form of the CoC I was raised in. So imagine my surprise to be figuring out something new at this point. Due to recent family interactions surrounding an aging relative, I have b...
- Mon Aug 03, 2015 5:17 pm
- Forum: CoC doctrine, theology and crazy experiences.
- Topic: Advice for practicing CoC family members
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3196
Re: Advice for practicing CoC family members
Agricola's got an excellent point.
It's the worst of the old CoC indoctrination in us that wants to convince others we have found a better way than they.
It's the worst of the old CoC indoctrination in us that wants to convince others we have found a better way than they.
- Sun Aug 02, 2015 11:20 am
- Forum: CoC doctrine, theology and crazy experiences.
- Topic: Advice for practicing CoC family members
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3196
Re: Advice for practicing CoC family members
My adult children are in your situation, although they are older than you. The way they handle it keeps them close to their grandparents, and doesn't cause stress on either side. Essentially they enter religious conversations only when the specific topic is something they have in common with their g...
- Thu Jul 30, 2015 2:48 pm
- Forum: Welcome -- please introduce yourself here.
- Topic: Hello!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2848
Re: Hello!
What a fantastic story re the Cheese-its. I love that.
- Tue Jul 28, 2015 3:28 pm
- Forum: Welcome -- please introduce yourself here.
- Topic: Hello!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2848
Re: Hello!
Hi IO,
I too sometimes miss the songs.
I hurt when I read the line about your molestation. I'm so sorry that happened.
I admire how you've provided such a normal religious experience for your own kids.
Glad you're here!
I too sometimes miss the songs.
I hurt when I read the line about your molestation. I'm so sorry that happened.
I admire how you've provided such a normal religious experience for your own kids.
Glad you're here!
- Mon Jun 29, 2015 10:37 pm
- Forum: CoC doctrine, theology and crazy experiences.
- Topic: same-sex marriage
- Replies: 40
- Views: 10651
Re: same-sex marriage
Sonicraig, I work with scientists who do extensive research and get published. Though their work is in a different field, the research process is the same. The most generous assessment of current studies and evidence surrounding these particular issues is that they are grossly premature and incomple...