Family Structure - Page 2

Cindy · #11 02-10-2008, 04:45 PM

I am glad to say that I have never been to a rigid fundamentalist church. Thank you Jesus.

Rhoni · #12 02-10-2008, 07:16 PM

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So to put it simply, sin causes dysfunction.

ABSOLUTELY!!!!

Rhoni · #13 02-10-2008, 07:17 PM

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I am glad to say that I have never been to a rigid fundamentalist church. Thank you Jesus.

Girl Texas was always liberal compared to where I was raised. I can't believe this Ohio girl is actually here. There goes my reputation!

commonsense · #14 02-20-2008, 11:50 AM

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While some think this is open season on the study of psychology, it isn't. In my months of intense research I found that dysfunctional families gravitated to authoritarian [rigid fundamentalist religious groups] churches for a reason. They didn't know what normal was and it is easier to let other people tell you what to do than to find 'healthy' for yourself. Which just adds to the dysfunction.

Even the Bible, actually where many of the psychological theories are found, is all about transgenerational sins and 'issues' within the family. From Genesis to Revelation we see examples of healthy familes and examples of unhealthy families. Sexual impurity, interracial marriages, homosexuality, incest, pedophilia, and even infanticide.

I think it strange that people would blame psychology for all the mess when it started back when Adam and Eve screwed up in the garden.

Blessings, Rhoni

From my observations, I totally agree with this analysis.

Rhoni · #15 02-25-2008, 07:23 PM

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From my observations, I totally agree with this analysis.

Sister Alvear · #16 02-25-2008, 07:28 PM

Thank you for posting this Rhoni...

Rhoni · #17 02-25-2008, 07:32 PM

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Thank you for posting this Rhoni...

You're welcome...I am still thinking about that trip. I was telling the people I work with about it and the comments they made were:

1. "That is one of the poorest regions in S.A. - could you survive that?" My answer is...of course. There is not living up to certain 'standards' and the people would be thankful for anything you could contribute.

2. "I can see you doing that, you love to travel, love people, and love to help". Yes, I do.

God loves all of us, me included although I am from a very dysfunctional family myself.

Sister Alvear · #18 02-25-2008, 07:36 PM

Yes, this is the poorest state in Brazil but the Lord has blessed us with a beautiful mission compound...we are very blessed.

Rhoni · #19 02-25-2008, 07:42 PM

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Yes, this is the poorest state in Brazil but the Lord has blessed us with a beautiful mission compound...we are very blessed.

You have a beautiful church and a great group of worshippers. You know who would be a blessing to come visit also? Bro. Griffin's daughter sings in Spanish with the praise team and does an awesome job....I just bet that [Do you sing?] I could interpret in Sign and sign is universal for the most part. Do you do that sign, drama, sticks, mime & such?

Rhoni · #20 07-16-2009, 10:20 AM

Just thought this thread could be beneficial to those still struggling with this issue. If your church causes conflict and strife within the family and there is enmeshment with church leadership into family situations then you might want to look at changing churches and repairing family relationships that are caused by adherence to rigid rules and regulations that are not Biblical or matters of salvation.

It is sad when these extra-biblical teaching destroy families that would otherwise be healthy and happy in relationship to Christ and others.

Blessings, Rhoni