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“SHEPHERDING A CHILD’S HEART” – The Unrealistic Demands Upon Children In Insular, Doctrinally Linear (uneducated) Religious Cult(ures) That Perpetuate Harm – From A “Layman’s” Perspective, Lest We Forget

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Rory

This is not a review of the book Shepherding A Child’s Heart (SACH) by Ted Tripp, there are many excellent reviews available which I share later that lay out the concerns we have from our experience with this material years … Continue reading →

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Citing Crippling Manipulation, the Beginning To Finding the Way Out and Living Again

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Rory

The underbelly of “gospel centeredness” unveiled for what it is.

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What Is the Common Thread in These Stories So Well Written About this Year? Connecting the Dots of What, At First Glance, Appear As Disjointed Gospel/ Religious Dysfunction

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Rory

1. Al Mohler: The Humiliation of the Southern Baptist Convention 2. Toronto Police Investigating More Incidents At Saint Michael’s College School 3. Memphis megachurch pastor Andy Savage resigns admitting ‘immoral’ sexual misconduct 4. The Sin of Silence As many know, … Continue reading →

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Eventually, Fish Are Food Not Friends

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Rory

Came across an article today that had this very accurate image that took me back to my encounters with one of several pastors over the years. Illustrated by the talented NakedPastor. Titled Invitation to Intimidation

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Pastor Secretly Reveals the Sexual & Other Improprieties (“Sins”) of Members to Other (appalled) Members in Attempt To…. Garner Loyalty? Imply Special Favour Status To Secure Buy-In & Financial Support? Feed The Starving Egos of The Naive Or Maybe Not So Naive Members? Are These The Official Grooming Practices Of The Much Lauded “Disciplines Of Grace”? FUBAR

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Rory

Clearly that (ridiculous & deliberately long and what one would wish was a sensationalist) title will get the attention of some. But that practice is very real and evident of where the ACTUAL “slander” and “gossip” also if not predominantly … Continue reading →

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The Empathy of Christ on the Lam As Some No Longer “Feel Their Pain” & Become Tone Deaf While Patriarchy Has Gone Wild

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Rory

A Response to Steve Camp (former christian artist) and other patronizing complimentarians out there that associate and align with this man’s ideologies.

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Trust Your Given Intuition Not Disguised Compulsion

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Rory

Galatians 5:1 “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Though I may not subscribe to all that this speaker and Adventist … Continue reading →

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Dangers Within the Church- Red Cups, Red Flags, Church Splits and Foul Smelling Theology…

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Rory

(reinstated Nov 16th 2016 after being deleted in some manner) An analytical “gospel centered” response to an inconceivable claim…..in light of recent history..

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