In Reply to: Re: Dismantling posted by Donny on August 08, 2003 at 12:29:26:
Donny, I just read Rocky's post and it was absolute dynamite. But I did read yours below about Christianity in the family environment and didn't have time to post a reply and I'm so sorry I didn't. I thought it was really, really, really a good post. You said it all. You're right, when we take the time to put all that stuff into words, others should at least give some comment to acknowledge it. I'm so sorry I didn't. You hit all the points and as far as I'm concerned, you hit the nail on the head. I remember I was at work when I read it and I thought, I can't think of another thing to say. Thanks for taking the time.
You know, in 1995, the women who were trying to help me get my life on track told me that they felt it was time for me to repent for joining the COG. I remember how taken aback I was, because up until then I still believed that I had "given my life for Jesus" and learned a lot of good things and done a lot of good things in the family. But it was my moment of truth and by an act of my will, I repented. I didn't do it with real feeling because I had such a hard time accepting that I had something to repent for. But my spirit knew they were right and I did it. And God honored it and the result was that my eyes really got opened. And I felt I had done something important.