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Date: 08 March 2007 22:42:21
In September 2005 I took the decision to leave the church I had been part of for 5 years. it was a very painful decision and came out of a lot of frustration, tears and problems. Looking back I recognise that the church was coloured by spiritual abuse, but it is only in hindsight that I cam see how much damage was really being done. Anyway, after about a year out of church and relishing my Sunday morning lie-ins I decided to try a church in my local area. it was a big decision to even consider it and for a little while I sat at the back, trying just to get a feel for the place, what they did and whether I thought they were all complete and utter nutters. I have to admit that I fought my own feelings about being in church and I argued with God about having to go at all, but it seems he gets what he wants in the end!
Anyway, tonight I went to their first evening for people who have recently joined the church. it was surprisingly good, and any questions that were raised the leaders seemed to answer with at least a modicum of integrity and honesty. Also, any church that offers you a choice of three types of wine, beer, tea, coffee and cake when you walk in works for me!
I was slightly concerned though when one of the other attendees at the evening asked me if I was worked for the NHS. She seemed to recognise that knackered and desperate look coupled with a black, sick sense of humour!