tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155927823601605573.post2533701522971374291..comments2023-05-12T01:22:00.947-07:00Comments on Lightly Salted: Finish the Sentence: The CultAlana Terryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03785787382382893857noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155927823601605573.post-78545793084844245972013-07-19T21:52:32.806-07:002013-07-19T21:52:32.806-07:00I'm thankful too Kristi. Definitely opened my ...I'm thankful too Kristi. Definitely opened my eyes.Alana Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785787382382893857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155927823601605573.post-2469423680781595622013-07-19T21:52:15.551-07:002013-07-19T21:52:15.551-07:00I agree, Chris. I was certainly very confused afte...I agree, Chris. I was certainly very confused after leaving and could have really used some spiritual guidance.Alana Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785787382382893857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155927823601605573.post-10555187695358279132013-07-19T21:51:45.236-07:002013-07-19T21:51:45.236-07:00Sounds like you've been through some very simi...Sounds like you've been through some very similar experiences. Sorry to hear that. :(Alana Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785787382382893857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155927823601605573.post-13250846159783313802013-07-19T21:51:09.201-07:002013-07-19T21:51:09.201-07:00I felt the same. Loved my friends there. It made i...I felt the same. Loved my friends there. It made it that much harder to leave.Alana Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785787382382893857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155927823601605573.post-54937193928736844332013-07-19T21:50:42.663-07:002013-07-19T21:50:42.663-07:00Well said, Dana. Thanks for stopping by.Well said, Dana. Thanks for stopping by.Alana Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785787382382893857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155927823601605573.post-47532801681135432512013-07-19T21:50:28.243-07:002013-07-19T21:50:28.243-07:00Kudos to you for raising your son to use his disce...Kudos to you for raising your son to use his discernment!Alana Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785787382382893857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155927823601605573.post-19197403797092557162013-07-19T21:50:05.128-07:002013-07-19T21:50:05.128-07:00very true observation. Hope others don't go th...very true observation. Hope others don't go through the same!Alana Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785787382382893857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155927823601605573.post-71878130973595571582013-07-19T21:49:45.841-07:002013-07-19T21:49:45.841-07:00That's the thing - it started so "right.....That's the thing - it started so "right..."Alana Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785787382382893857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155927823601605573.post-58439914555968175602013-07-19T21:49:29.699-07:002013-07-19T21:49:29.699-07:00Thanks Stephanie, I'm glad I got out too!Thanks Stephanie, I'm glad I got out too!Alana Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785787382382893857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155927823601605573.post-7957760781039637992013-07-19T14:31:41.061-07:002013-07-19T14:31:41.061-07:00Wow, Alana! First, I am so glad you got our and se...Wow, Alana! First, I am so glad you got our and second, you are so right that man will twist the words of the Bible to fit his own un-saintly motivations. It must have been so scary leaving in the middle of the night! I'm glad you did and I'm glad that it didn't completely turn you off from all religion and faith. Kristi Campbellhttp://www.findingninee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155927823601605573.post-29764135854755390632013-07-19T11:24:01.395-07:002013-07-19T11:24:01.395-07:00Glad you were able to make the break - must have b...Glad you were able to make the break - must have been a tough time in your life. Awful that when you needed that "community" support the most was when you were without it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155927823601605573.post-25105794234956641952013-07-19T07:39:29.493-07:002013-07-19T07:39:29.493-07:00So, so true about man corrupting and twisting the ...So, so true about man corrupting and twisting the words of the Bible. I got caught up in the homeschooling/quiverful movement a few years ago, what a mess that is - mind control. I had to step out of everything related to them which is difficult because I still homeschool. I still get one of their publications on a quarterly basis and want to burn it when I see it. I probably need to work on my bitterness a little. The more people I see fail morally that I had trust in in the past makes me realize how I can only fully trust the scriptures and the Holy Spirit to guide me. It's been a hard lesson.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04940266024306074097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155927823601605573.post-89479896831775065592013-07-19T07:07:19.083-07:002013-07-19T07:07:19.083-07:00Wow. A friend of mine was in a similar Church. She...Wow. A friend of mine was in a similar Church. She felt she was so entrenched because she truly loved the people, just not the leadership. Eventually she made the break. Not as dramatically as your story, but difficult for her. <br /><br />I am glad you found your peace.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05615930943939757293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155927823601605573.post-74365159700611456792013-07-19T06:16:47.673-07:002013-07-19T06:16:47.673-07:00What a cautionary tale - glad you got out! It'...What a cautionary tale - glad you got out! It's so sad that some people use religion to control others or do bad things. Dana @ Kiss my Listhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12909181714814693849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155927823601605573.post-21812938604796601702013-07-19T03:05:01.936-07:002013-07-19T03:05:01.936-07:00WOW...just wow...
I am so glad you got out, you a...WOW...just wow...<br /><br />I am so glad you got out, you are right it was not healthy...YES men wrote the bible and added their own human sins and agendas to it. So many wars, acts of evil, and persecutions have been done in the name of God and faith. Just because it's religious doesn't mean it's right, religion is still taught and expressed by humans. I am teaching my son to have faith and live through his faith but not be blinded by tricks of religion. Karenhttp://dinoheromommy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155927823601605573.post-12802755972953036572013-07-19T01:13:05.359-07:002013-07-19T01:13:05.359-07:00Eeek! It's so easy to twist and cherry-pick ev...Eeek! It's so easy to twist and cherry-pick even good things and use them for bad. I'm SO glad you got out unscathed...scary stuff! Thanks for sharing this :)Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155927823601605573.post-59874362328548010652013-07-18T21:12:22.730-07:002013-07-18T21:12:22.730-07:00I'm so glad you got out before they could tell...I'm so glad you got out before they could tell you not to be my friend. I know this isn't the time, but it'd be great to hear more about how something like that could be so appealing to people. I don't think anyone who's never been there, done that understands what kind of weird power people like the ministers at that cult can wield over well-meaning, devout people. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155927823601605573.post-90433993037757311122013-07-18T20:03:58.618-07:002013-07-18T20:03:58.618-07:00Wow- what a story. I'm glad you got out, too, ...Wow- what a story. I'm glad you got out, too, and I think your observations and insights about people twisting the Bible for their own corrupt purposes are right on. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00013599048413321239noreply@blogger.com