Ex-Church of Christ Support Board

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

What a fantastic story re the Cheese-its. I love that.

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!

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...