Have you left a cult of Christianity like Mormonism, the Jehovah's Witnesses, or any other high-control religious group that claims to be Christian?
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In this video, I share what my wife and I experienced after leaving Armstrongism, a cultic branch of Christianity.
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Inside the video: - Breaking free from false theology - Lack of Specialized Support within mainstream churches - Finding support outside mainstream churches - Dealing with cognitive dissonance and doctrinal disagreements - Building a new faith journey focused on Jesus
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Only problem is many commentators and writers on this blog haven't left anything. It's the fox talking to the chickens.
ReplyDeleteOnly problem is many commentators and writers on this blog haven't left anything.
ReplyDeleteSome of us here are still "in" because we have a parent or spouse employed by one of the ACOGs. We can't leave without causing a family crisis, but we can't just stay and bottle up our frustrations and disappointments.
Ministerial wives ?
DeleteIf your remaining dedicated to observance of holy days and what have you Armstrongism may retain some influence in your lives. His one true church con was based on observance of days. There is no compulsion to do so as we know from the Council of Jerusalem.
ReplyDeleteWho is the guy in the picture? Dennis? Scout? Jones?
ReplyDeleteInside the video: - Breaking free from false theology -
ReplyDeleteyet video I watched it shows that sabbath observance is part and parcel of the new found truth? Whatever observance means every man and his dog has differing views. To the false apostle Armstrong it was the test command and salvation depended on being DOERS of the ten commandments
Well, 10:51, that's one of those "be careful what you ask for" type things. Years ago, we used to complain that only those who had left were participating in the blogs. We knew we had the goods, and wished members would come here so that we could help them. You know, save big patches of their lives for them, because that was one of the big regrets. People wished they had known what they now know sooner, especially those with children. There were examples of "Sure wish I'd left when 1975 failed to materialize!"
ReplyDeleteMany who are still attending come here because they realize there are things most definitely wrong in their ACOGs, or the never fulfilled prophecies, however, they refuse to trust or accept the research which is presented here. It may seem odd to us, but apparently it is a make or break to some when the presenters of new information have longer hair, or don't wear the type of clothing one sees at Sabbath services, have been catching up on all the classic rock music on which they missed out, or similar things which are matters of appearance and preference as opposed to actual facts. It's become more difficult recently, because part of the current national Zeitgeist involves "proving" things by using baseless conspiracy theories. There was a time when that had been problematic. Now, Jack at work uses the same type of logic, or Mary next door. One does not allow one's supporting information to be fact checked. Trends, in many ways, have caught up with Armstrongism.
Most people act within the bounds of their own consciences. We can't expect conscience to be monolithic, or to change to suit our own whims. It'd be nice if that were the case with close friends or relatives, but it just doesn't work that way for most of us. That seems to be a talent reserved for the collectors of people.
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So he switched to full blown Protestanism. It's not my cup of tea.
ReplyDelete"Only problem is many commentators and writers on this blog haven't left anything. It's the fox talking to the chickens."
ReplyDeleteAnd yet here you are looking to be titillated every single day. You can't stay away.
Freedom of movement not your thing? Scouring your blog statics drives you on and on. Not liking people seeing what lies beneath the mask you present.
DeleteWe have had numerous former Armstrongites share here what they've found in their search for deeper meaning and less toxicity. Over the years, there have been those who converted to Catholicism, various branches of Protestantism, Anglican, Messianic Jewry, Sacred Names, COG7, some have gone splinter surfing to escape the cruel ACOGs, and there is a healthy supply of atheists and agnostics. While he was alive, many looked to Ron Dart. Back in the '70s, I knew people who joined the Church of Scientology.
ReplyDeleteWe all have our deep philosophical questions and seek answers. There are plenty of people who glom on to those whom they believe to be more spiritually advanced. I don't know what motivates people to become collectors of people. I just don't want to be one of those collectors, or the collected. Seems too much like the old "Schlemiel-Schlimazel" routine
Bit odd lumping Ron in with all those. Should have expanded explanation.
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ReplyDeleteSo he switched to full blown Protestanism. It's not my cup of tea
Tis a bit unclear as in Protestantism there must be a huge variety of beliefs perhaps full blown means the most dogmatic version but I can't think of too many certainly not like the TRUTH propagated by the fake apostle who reckoned only he knew it all
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ReplyDeleteI wish I could leave but my family is involved and I will be hanged if after taking so much of my time and removing opportunities that they take my family too. Fortunately, my family is seeing the falseness of Armstrongism. And, the Lord has blessed me with a position such that I’m making substantially more now than while deceived by Armstrongism. It goes against the cog claim that breaking from the cogs will take away God’s blessings. Further, even while going through the turmoil of leaving a cog (spiritually and perhaps physically), I have more peace and joy than i did in the cogs..
Hoping it all goes well for you as you seek a deeper understanding of Jesus.
DeleteThe ACOGs are run like prisons. There's a web site dedicated to those who have left any religion and the response is universal. They all write that they feel so free, they can finally be authentic and can be themselves, plus they now feel responsible for their own lives. Religions reject the narrow gate, and lose members as a consequence.
ReplyDeleteMy last ACOG minister followed me like a dog. He gave himself the right to be my resident critic and resident judge. The helicopter minister. This, after 4 years of AC college that supposedly taught its students "how to live."
Actually, the strangest lumping was the Church of Scientology. It's the only one that isn't Yahweh-based. It's still a cult
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