Streetcar Forum

I always appreciate your comments Helen. I still can't fathom the severity of your family's shunning. I love that you still write knowing that nothing has changed in 20+ years. I'm reminded of Galatians 6:9:

‭‭Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season if we don’t give up.

Here are two verses I never heard preached at BCF: Fathers, don’t provoke your children, so that they won’t be discouraged. Colossians‬ ‭3:21‬ You fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians‬ ‭6:4‬ Instead I copped this doo...

A quote from the above article: Markowitz and Halperin (1984) discuss the vulnerability and abuse of children in cults. A child’s parent, who is in a dependent, regressive state due to being under the influence of the group’s leader(s), “is prone toward abusive practices” (p. 154) and power over chi...

More info on development of children raised in cults: Born or Raised in Closed, High-Demand Groups: Developmental Considerations Leona Furnari, L.C.S.W. Link below: https://cultrecovery101.com/born-or-raised-in-closed-high-demand-groups-developmental-considerations/ A couple of sources cited in the ...

Things took a turn September 2023 and now Christmas has passed I really don't want anyting to do with them. I need to protect myself and protect my son. I just don't know how many chances they deserve. I can relate. With regards to family in the fellowship, I've decided that if they really want to ...

Vic actually yelled to the congregation from the pulpit “don’t you even dare to have a long weekend holiday as you are all to be here”.

You know, the more I learn about that guy the more I don't care for him.

https://youtu.be/jH4hMvj5E28?si=kvo6GG0IckZlwGc-

I don't ever remember actually seeing people from PNG. Liuaki was the only one though, I didn't see any other PNG-ians at BCF. A larger group of PNGers visited Brisbane in the mid 90s. I don't know if they traveled to other areas as well. As far as I know that's the only time an extended group visi...

Can't help but think of that Galatians verse: "Who has bewitched you?"

With respect to you (not shooting the messenger), that's a stupid strategy. They've already brainwashed these kids since infancy to be unquestioningly compliant airheads who will do anything you tell them. How are the dating couple supposed to know it's "just a test" and not a direct word ...

Sorry, I might be a bit slow. What's the Christian Pub test?