Wednesday, August 30, 2006

We're here for you...

oalc-doubter said...

I am a long time oalc member with doubts, and am searching for answers. I find myself questioning many of the teachings . So much of it appears to be about appearances, manner of dress, unnecessary rules, etc., instead of what is in your heart. I feel I am being judged by some members, and even shunned by others. I have family and friends in the church, and the thought of someday leaving is very troubling. I would appreciate any comments from those who have been where I am now. Thanks.......
8/29/2006 11:06 PM

Wednesday, August 02, 2006

Welcome, hp3!

Wanted to move a post up front so it will be seen from hp3--

" I have spent many days reading through all the different conversations here. My head is swimming, my heart is beating fast. I dont know where to start. I have left a few short comments on other links, but there is always so much more. After I first found this site, I journaled 8 pages in one night, to help sort out my momories, thoughts and emotions. And of course reading my bible! I left the OACL in my early 20's. It has been a long, yet absolutely wonderful, struggle to understand the differences in what I was taught and what the bible says. I believe that as with everything in life, it is a life journey, not a destination, and I will continue to pray, read and learn until I die. Well I guess before I get going too far, I want to make sure someone is out there? I left a post asking to start a new conversation so it will not be so hard to track down a post within a conversation strain, and keep the recent posts readlily available. I dont really want to just journal to myself :)I look forward to conversing with others who have the unique background of having left a cult, and survived. I have worked through many issues, but again, as with life, there always lingering 'stuff'I guess I will start by continuing to check this site to see if there is anyone else out there as of late? "

We're here hp3! I'd love to hear some of your journal...