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5 September

2 Opinions Chapter 3

By Kevin|2022-12-03T08:06:56-07:00September 5th, 2013|Uncategorized|211 Comments

NEWLY REVISED AND TRANSLATED! Now presented in the newest Modern Pharisaical Translation (MPT). [4] It has been brought to our attention that church members and rabbis have had some trouble defending various rules from the Bible, so we've provided the following chapter from the book of 2 Opinions for easy reference. It will no longer be necessary to quote various rabbis, May Meetings, October Meetings, or founding documents. Members can now simply refer to book, chapter and verse below to defend their favorite teachings. 2 Opinions Chapter 3 Christians must not eat food or drink anything but water in their building at any time. Christians must not take food into their building at any time. Christians must not have weddings or funerals in their building. [...]

22 August

Why remove the evidence?

By Kevin|2019-04-11T02:08:39-06:00August 22nd, 2013|Uncategorized|2 Comments

Yesterday, I quoted an anonymous blog I had run across a year or two ago that was very obviously from someone in the church. Growing up in the sect, I immediately recognized the distinct jargon used on the site. The blog was obviously this person's notes during Bible classes or lessons: http://whatisthedoctrineofchist.blogspot.com Oops, what happened? Where did it go? Imagine my surprise to find that the blog has now been deleted! Actually, I'm not surprised at all. I anticipated this would happen and saved an archive of the entire site for future reference. Here's what I quoted, with a new link to the Google Cache version of the page: Those that you share a common bond with and like interest, are those that you most [...]

"This needed to be said Kevin, thank you. I believe you are getting to heart of the problem in the church. Instead of a Christian being allowed to exercise their own conscience, the conscience of a few people living in South Carolina and California is forced upon the entire brotherhood." ~Anonymous

"Great blog, Kevin. I'm originally from Stanton (I remember you being a young boy there). I Spent almost twenty years in the church seeing many of the things you speak about but keeping them in the back of my mind, and doubting my own feelings that something wasn't right.

"This constant gossiping was so confusing because it was OK for teachers to talk about people, but no one else to even question actions of a teacher. Being outside of that influence and away from the constant intimidation, it is so much more clear. There was no love or understanding. I'm sure most, except for the leaders, know something is wrong if they would just be honest with themselves. I regret so much putting my children through this more than I regret putting myself through it.

"I'm just glad I left. No need for being bitter toward anyone because it was my choice to be there and stay there. Keep up the good work." ~Loraine Forshee

I have read every word of this blog… I spent many hours/days reading… Feeling so sick inside… I felt so grateful to find this blog." ~Anonymous

"I left the group because I realized that what the group taught and what God teaches were often-not always-vastly different. I had to make a choice; stay out of fear, obligation, because of relationships, or leave so I could continue to follow Christ. I left. You know, one thing I heard A LOT while in the group is that “fallen away ones” are always longing to come back into the group.” At the time I believed it, but I just haven’t found it to be true! If it were, there would be plenty of people flocking back, and it isn’t happening. I have been in contact with quite a few who have left, and not one of us has thoughts about going back. Ever." ~Debby Stevens

"What’s ironic is that we point these things out to them only for them to ignore, dismiss and scoff at the blog both publicly in talks or sermons, and among themselves in secret. For you leaders and members of the SCOC who still read this blog, it’s one thing to dismiss the dissenters, but when you have people in your own ranks parroting the SAME EXACT PROBLEMS we talk about here (some of whom don’t even read the blog yet they see the same things we do), it may be time to consider your ways instead of having “unity” (conformity) meetings trying to ignore it." ~Advocate for Peace

"I too am a current member in 'good standing' in the church. I read the blog and I know of two other current members who also read it. I am sure you're wondering why in the world I would still be attending after reading all of this. Honestly, I am weak and just don't have the courage to leave because of family members who are still involved. Because of the threat of withdrawal for murmuring it's impossible to ask others what they think of the blog posts and videos. I am sure I will leave someday, I'm just not quite ready." ~Anonymous

"I'm currently a member in "good standing" in the church. I read the blog, even though its frowned upon. I can't begin to tell you how closely the comments and personal testimonies align and match what's happening in the church. You read something here, and it opens your eyes to that behavior now. so that when you see it happening, you instantly think about who it happened to here on this blog, and you know the damage it causing." ~Anonymous

"I’m not giving up on God like they believe I’m lost now. I’m so glad I found this blog. It helped open my eyes to what I was a part of for TOO long." ~Not going back

“But men cannot give up their opinions, and therefore, they can never unite, says one. We do not ask them to give up their opinions–we ask them only not to impose them upon others. Let them hold their opinions, but let them hold them as private property. The faith is public property; opinions are, and always have been private property. Men have foolishly attempted to make the deductions of some great minds the common measure of all Christians. Hence the deductions of a Luther, and a Calvin, and a Wesley, have been the rule and measure of all who coalesce under the names of these leaders. It is cruel to excommunicate a man because of the imbecility of his intellect.” Alexander Campbell

“If you can’t counter it in your heart, you will be affected. A lot of people say, ‘Gary you’re just trying to censor people from their God-given right to look at whatever it is that they’re going to look at.’ Go ahead and look at it. But I can only say to you, be admonished, and be well-versed. If you’re not having the ability to counter whatever it is that comes your way. Or all of a sudden someone comes and says something, and it hooks you in, you’re lured in with hook, line, and sinker, you have no one to thank but yourself. Our admonition is not to forbid anyone from doing anything, unless it’s a sin.” Gary Preman

Truth Defender on Why I care about politics and cultureThe Bible never specifies how many children Solomon had. What persuaded you he had 14? Highly unlikely Solomon didn’t touch many of his wives. Pretty sure he didn’t have them for decoration, they were…
anonymous on Why I care about politics and cultureAs far as Solomon, he had only fourteen children and with no birth control at that time it could be assumed that he never touched many of his wives, they were simply "trophy wives" and as such they wo…
anonymous on Why I care about politics and cultureStill not understanding your racial hatred accusation, I never critiqued anyone on white privilege, nor black incarceration, you're out in left field on that one, never criticized anyone on physical f…
Truth Defender on Why I care about politics and cultureConstructive criticism is fine. However, over a decade on here, you have demonstrated a pattern of non-stop criticism, likely what you endured in Stanton. And, the vast majority of your criticism is n…
anonymous on Why I care about politics and cultureThank you for the attention. You post publicly your criticisms of your love interest not realizing that opens the door for everyone else to also criticize her publicly, what a great foundation to a re…
Truth Defender on Why I care about politics and cultureJust received this book, can’t wait to read it. I heard the word “feminism” in a class by a woman sharing, about three times in my whole life in Stanton, once very recently. Unless this insidious evil…
Truth Defender on Why I care about politics and culture170,000,000!!!!!! And that was in 1995, 30 years after the civil rights act of 1965!! It's gotten much worse! Patrick Sheehan,?**! writing for the Sydney Morning Herald, Australia, in 1995, wrote what…
Truth Defender on Why I care about politics and cultureHow incredibly evil!! All of us who opposed masks and vaccines are vindicated, congratulations!! CDC Admits It Faked 99% of COVID Deaths To Scare Public Into Taking Vaccine Newly released data from th…
Truth Defender on Why I care about politics and cultureI was pretty certain, if there was any criticism of my actions, you’d happily search hard to find it. Envy and jealousy simply can never rejoice in another’s good fortune. “Abusive husband” That’s a t…
Anonymous on Why I care about politics and cultureGetting angry over petty things at the outset is a red flag of a future abusive husband. In the initial stage the narcissist is supposed to love bomb their targeted by finding the targets deepest inse…
Truth Defender on Why I care about politics and cultureMost marriages today are a world of hurt, admittedly. However, I control only three areas, my thoughts, my words, and my actions. Other than that, I have no control over anyone else, not even my fianc…
Anonymous on Why I care about politics and cultureYour in for a world of hurt. Women desire to be loved, men desire to be respected. You felt disrespected no doubt and reacted with anger instead of understanding. Your going to be tested and tried in…
Truth Defender on Why I care about politics and cultureVery good, thank you for asking. What God has joined together, no man can break asunder. To find a woman willing to obey God and her husband, who is reasonably attractive, who is willing to homeschool…
Anonymous on Why I care about politics and cultureHow is your courtship going?
Truth Defender on Why I care about politics and cultureHow can a woman learn the role God designed for her in the church and marriage in a church started by Merie, who rebelled against God’s order that women stay silent in the churches? Short answer. They…
Non institutional One cupper on Why I care about politics and cultureAnd he is still apart of the church of Christ but the one he started right?
Anonymous on Why I care about politics and cultureHe is living in Texas and is worshipping in a home with other believers. My advice would be to contact him through his instagram page if you would like more information.
Non institutional One cupper on Why I care about politics and cultureWhere is Joe worshiping
Anonymous on Why I care about politics and cultureFrom my understanding, Joe didn’t start his own sect. About a year after his unscriptural withdrawal he left the Stanton sect which he had been a part of since birth, and he and his family attended a…
Non institutional One cupper on Why I care about politics and cultureDose anyone know besides Joe gautreau if there has been anyone who broke away from stanton and stared teir own sect of churches of christ