OK!!!! So here’s the best way for me to put this. Everyone gets thirsty. Some people get water, some get crystal light, some get soda and even more, some get juice. There are a million different drinks that can quench one’s thirst. I don’t know what beverage the Church of Christ is but it is not the drink to quench my thirst. I tried L’s church once more today and I am beginning to learn more and more about their denomination. Service… I know my mouth dropped when the elder referred to men sleeping with men, women sleeping with women and (ready?) men sleeping with animals. Why are we talking about bestiality in here??? I just don’t agree with how they put stuff out there. How about a little tact and reverence?!?! It seems like their main concern is sex and repentance. There are other things regarding salvation that need to be discussed. So frustrating! So after church I decide that I’ll go hang out with Whit and D. They are having a young folk’s fellowship at another’s girls place. Okay! Cool! Why not? It’s time to meet some more young people. I get there and am actually having a good time. Two other females are sitting next to me and we kick it off pretty well. One actually has a lot in common with me (A LOT). Anyway, we eat and listen to music. Two hrs after getting there the hostess turns off the radio and says discussion time. Serious???!!! What ya’ll discussing? Politics? Hang out spots? Education? Religion of course. They read the church bulletin story and ask everyone to share their feelings about the reading. I’m still in awe. So D says that he realizes folks were in the room that were not a part of CoC and that there may be questions to be asked. Ok… I got one!!! Where are ya’ll instruments? It is dead in church! The explanation that I got was that in the New Testament there is no mention of musical instruments and that CoC Christians only worship God according to what is “authorized” in the good book. There is no mention of instruments in the New Testament, so what is not of faith, is a sin (Roman 14:23). So I was thinking I don’t remember there being mention of pews, hymnals, or even electricity in the Bible. Does that mean we are wrong for using them in the service? C’mon people!!! It amazes me how folks can take the Bible and twist it around until they get stuff like this. I am sorry if you are reading this and happen to be a part of this denomination. I mean no harm; I just have a hard time being quiet when I don’t believe in something. I told them all, “well I used to play piano in the church and I see nothing wrong with it?” I know they ready to kick me out now. So I get asked, what am I. BAPTIST!!! Anymore questions? I think not cuz I know ya’ll don’t wanna hear what I got to say. It was time to go!!! So I’m home now and I finally decided to look up some more info on the church. Other common beliefs across the board is that communion should be done every Sunday, there is a strong need for close fellowship (that explains meeting almost every day), the belief that the congregation is to be under the authority of elders (wonder what all that entails) and for the most part, the belief that those who are not in the Church of Christ are not saved. Oh boy!!! I wonder what they saying about me??? I gotta get out before they start trying to brainwash me. I also see that one of their teachings include women being submissive to men and not speaking up in church. I KNEW IT!!! I KNEW IT!!! Just the order of seating in the church felt funny to me. Most of the men congregate to the front, all on the first few rows. I knew there was more to that. The first time I went to the church it was youth day and for the life of me I couldn’t figure out why none of the little girls were participating. Oh this definitely ain’t the spot for me. More research: CoC was listed on the FBI cult list at one time because of their controlling ways. TIME TO BOUNCE!!!! Ya'll pray for me!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Thirsty For More
OK!!!! So here’s the best way for me to put this. Everyone gets thirsty. Some people get water, some get crystal light, some get soda and even more, some get juice. There are a million different drinks that can quench one’s thirst. I don’t know what beverage the Church of Christ is but it is not the drink to quench my thirst. I tried L’s church once more today and I am beginning to learn more and more about their denomination. Service… I know my mouth dropped when the elder referred to men sleeping with men, women sleeping with women and (ready?) men sleeping with animals. Why are we talking about bestiality in here??? I just don’t agree with how they put stuff out there. How about a little tact and reverence?!?! It seems like their main concern is sex and repentance. There are other things regarding salvation that need to be discussed. So frustrating! So after church I decide that I’ll go hang out with Whit and D. They are having a young folk’s fellowship at another’s girls place. Okay! Cool! Why not? It’s time to meet some more young people. I get there and am actually having a good time. Two other females are sitting next to me and we kick it off pretty well. One actually has a lot in common with me (A LOT). Anyway, we eat and listen to music. Two hrs after getting there the hostess turns off the radio and says discussion time. Serious???!!! What ya’ll discussing? Politics? Hang out spots? Education? Religion of course. They read the church bulletin story and ask everyone to share their feelings about the reading. I’m still in awe. So D says that he realizes folks were in the room that were not a part of CoC and that there may be questions to be asked. Ok… I got one!!! Where are ya’ll instruments? It is dead in church! The explanation that I got was that in the New Testament there is no mention of musical instruments and that CoC Christians only worship God according to what is “authorized” in the good book. There is no mention of instruments in the New Testament, so what is not of faith, is a sin (Roman 14:23). So I was thinking I don’t remember there being mention of pews, hymnals, or even electricity in the Bible. Does that mean we are wrong for using them in the service? C’mon people!!! It amazes me how folks can take the Bible and twist it around until they get stuff like this. I am sorry if you are reading this and happen to be a part of this denomination. I mean no harm; I just have a hard time being quiet when I don’t believe in something. I told them all, “well I used to play piano in the church and I see nothing wrong with it?” I know they ready to kick me out now. So I get asked, what am I. BAPTIST!!! Anymore questions? I think not cuz I know ya’ll don’t wanna hear what I got to say. It was time to go!!! So I’m home now and I finally decided to look up some more info on the church. Other common beliefs across the board is that communion should be done every Sunday, there is a strong need for close fellowship (that explains meeting almost every day), the belief that the congregation is to be under the authority of elders (wonder what all that entails) and for the most part, the belief that those who are not in the Church of Christ are not saved. Oh boy!!! I wonder what they saying about me??? I gotta get out before they start trying to brainwash me. I also see that one of their teachings include women being submissive to men and not speaking up in church. I KNEW IT!!! I KNEW IT!!! Just the order of seating in the church felt funny to me. Most of the men congregate to the front, all on the first few rows. I knew there was more to that. The first time I went to the church it was youth day and for the life of me I couldn’t figure out why none of the little girls were participating. Oh this definitely ain’t the spot for me. More research: CoC was listed on the FBI cult list at one time because of their controlling ways. TIME TO BOUNCE!!!! Ya'll pray for me!
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You know Pastor Black told you about dibbling and dabbling in all those other religions. I gotta send you some sermons. Yesterday was taken from Luke 5:1-7, "It is not about your FAILURE, It is about your POTENTIAL"......they shouted a while yesterday when I woke up. LOL!
Sue I told you what their beleifs were when you first went. Do you believe me now? I couldn't take it either. You just need to let L know the deal and that you can't get down with it in a very respectible way. Then get as far from there as you can. RUN girl RUN!!!!!
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