I have Left the UPC Church

[Rico]

Originally Posted by Michlow

In a nutshell? Tithing or your money is cursed (I believe tithing if of the LAw and the NT mandate is to give as the Lord directs)

Separation of ministry and laity. Elevation of ministry. Focus on church buildings and programs. And of course, the ever mentioned standards.



LOL, I am used to it Ron! Ever since I turned liberal he is mean to me! *Cry*



I can't say that I am necessarily "leaving" the doctrine. Right now I am not doing anything with the doctrine. Right now, I am trying correct the warped image of God that I received. Because if I don't know who God really is. If I don't believe that he is good, or loving, or anything, what does the rest matter? And no, I don't blame that entirely on the UPC, as I attended a spiritually abusive UPC church, of which you are already aware.



That's why I love having you and Nate and DT to talk to !

Sister, it sounds to me like you are going to have to find an independant church to go to, rather than one that is either UPC, ALJC, or any of the other orgs. The thing is this, you may find part of what you are looking for, but I don't know that you will find all of it. I know in my own situation I have finally realized that I am not going to find a church that believes everything the way I do. So I have categorized things into non-negotiable, willing to go along with, and don't matter at all. As long as I get everything in the non-negotiable area there are some things I will be willing to go along with.