Jennifer's comments re Ms Paxton are exactly right, and I despair over the non-Biblical and hateful comments Ms Paxton is facing that in no way reflect our loving Lord, nor represent His body the church.
I left too long after thinking I needed to hide burner phones in the bathrooms in case I needed to lock myself in and call for help.
My ex did such a good job of being an entirely different and godly man at church and was quite charming to others (like he’d been to me before we got married) that I didn’t feel like I could go to that church anymore.
I lost friends I’d had for decades when they took his side—asking him what happened instead of me, even though I told them he’d been abusive.
Too many so-called believers get stuck on the outward appearances of being “biblical”. They’re caught up in what they think a Christian should LOOK like and become incredibly self-righteous.
People can be awful to those who need support and kindness.
Jennifer's comments re Ms Paxton are exactly right, and I despair over the non-Biblical and hateful comments Ms Paxton is facing that in no way reflect our loving Lord, nor represent His body the church.
Well said, friend.
So well said. I have more thoughts but I can't apparently comment anonymously :0)
Excellent! Fully agree. Thank you.
One of the many reasons I left the SBC Mega church system Got tired of the shame heaped on divorced women, even when they were not at fault
I left too long after thinking I needed to hide burner phones in the bathrooms in case I needed to lock myself in and call for help.
My ex did such a good job of being an entirely different and godly man at church and was quite charming to others (like he’d been to me before we got married) that I didn’t feel like I could go to that church anymore.
I lost friends I’d had for decades when they took his side—asking him what happened instead of me, even though I told them he’d been abusive.
Too many so-called believers get stuck on the outward appearances of being “biblical”. They’re caught up in what they think a Christian should LOOK like and become incredibly self-righteous.
People can be awful to those who need support and kindness.
I may just have some feelings on the subject. 🤔