03-25-2011, 09:21 PM
You know username I abhore this kind of corruption more than anyone. I hate hypocrisy and lies. I would like to be able to express that. I don't think it should be hidden or shoved under the carpet. Sometimes people can have negative church experiences I would think especially if they grow up in the bible belt. You know I don't go to church because I have been burnt so many times by hypocrisy and judgement. I married someone who was not a christian, and divorced. Its not a good look in church. I am now a single parent. My social status is the lowest in church, I don't go and I don't think they want me there anyway. And I have tried a few churches.
I went to the biggest church in australia in the 1980's and guess what the senior pastor who was/is famous in this country, had a big scandal by running off with the church secretaries twin sister. Before that, he and his family were treated like royalty by the large congregation. I have seen a lot of hypocrisy. And, I am not perfect either, but I don't pretend to be, I am very honest about my imperfections and shortcomings. I don't pretend to be something I am not. Yes, i have my beliefs, but I am not judgemental of others or think I am better than others or anything like that.
For the record, its Saturday I have worked hard this week and yes.....I am kicking back.
I went to the biggest church in australia in the 1980's and guess what the senior pastor who was/is famous in this country, had a big scandal by running off with the church secretaries twin sister. Before that, he and his family were treated like royalty by the large congregation. I have seen a lot of hypocrisy. And, I am not perfect either, but I don't pretend to be, I am very honest about my imperfections and shortcomings. I don't pretend to be something I am not. Yes, i have my beliefs, but I am not judgemental of others or think I am better than others or anything like that.
For the record, its Saturday I have worked hard this week and yes.....I am kicking back.