Deconstruction after spiritual abuse: Does that have to be the outcome?

[@GigiRocks1969]

This was so affirming and insightful. Thank you!

[@beEmboldened]

So glad it was helpful!

[@humblejoy3564]

love this!!! more please

[@beEmboldened]

So glad!

[@DoomsdayDogma]

I went to church when I was a kid because I was basically forced to ...like every other kid. I wanted to sleep in on Sunday. Monday was a school day. Later on in life I attended church to appease those who, in the past, forced me to attend church. Eating his blood and drinking his flesh became very comical over time .. and going to church almost became fun. I'm 52 and my mindset has not changed. Don't tell my parents though because I may get a spanking with a wooden spoon. Sometimes the attempt to appease others will result in the demise of yourself. I don't shift blame ..I just simply shapeshift now ..and it confuses the clergy. They look at me like I'm an Alien Lizard or something. They are so weird.

[@beEmboldened]

Hey, I got the wooden spoon, too! And a wooden cutting board...that was a bit much.

[@lincolngreen1747]

I believe the guests have confused believing in the trinity with accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior. You can reject the trinity and be a Christian. The trinity was created by men 400 years after Jesus' ascension. It's not in the scriptures. Jesus was Jewish. Jewish people believe in monotheism. This never changed. Jesus didn't bring another doctrine. One God, and one mediator, Jesus Christ. Mark 12:29