Spiritual Abuse: Fact or Fiction

[SDG]

I am among those who have lived under a godly pastor ... yet I refuse to ignore the fact that many have been less fortunate.

[Subdued]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

It did because I nursed and fed the stupid thing. I hope someone would learn from my stupidity.
Quit feeding the thing, refuse to discuss it, refuse to meditate on it, get up and go on with life it is too short to waste on folks who could care less they hurt you. The ones who hurt you are enjoying life they are not worrying how they hurt you.
Go get a banana split or chocolate sundae and find someone to laugh with.

Some said "life is to short to dance with an ugly woman."

Enjoy the people who love you and forget those who could care less.

I agree with what you're saying... sort of. But, I also think that some things need time to heal, just as a physical wound does.

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

I am among those who have lived under a godly pastor ... yet I refuse to ignore the fact that many have been less fortunate.

Daniel,
I don't think anyone is "refusing" to ignore that some have been less fortunate.

[SDG]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Daniel,
I don't think anyone is "refusing" to ignore that some have been less fortunate.

Is it irresponsible to have support groups, forums and books that speak on these issues????

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

I am among those who have lived under a godly pastor ... yet I refuse to ignore the fact that many have been less fortunate.

Dan no one is ignoring the fact folks have been abused but they have to move on. Bitter or Better that is the choice can't have both.

Let it go or stay it's prisoner.

Think about it when you forgive them it releases YOU from prison and does nothing for them.

Originally Posted by Actaeon

I wonder, is allowing a child to indulge himself in eating all and everything he so desires without trying to guide him into a healthy diet an abuse? Is his obesity a sign of abuse? And is the child that is given his way in everything in life because of the risk of a temper traumatic display if not allowed to do as he pleases. Is his, later in life, prison uniform a sign of past abuse? One wonders, can abuse be not just dis-allowance but can it also be allowance?

So are you saying your saints are your children? lol

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by Subdued

I agree with what you're saying... sort of. But, I also think that some things need time to heal, just as a physical wound does.

It will never heal pulling the scab off!!!!!


Or keeping pouring more dirt in the wound.

[SDG]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

Dan no one is ignoring the fact folks have been abused but they have to move on. Bitter or Better that is the choice can't have both.

Let it go or stay it's prisoner.

Think about it when you forgive them it releases YOU from prison and does nothing for them.

but there is a process to forgiveness ... is their not ...???

Does forgiveness .... necessarily mean forgetting ... or not talking about it anymore?

[Subdued]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

It will never heal pulling the scab off!!!!!


Or keeping pouring more dirt in the wound.

You're absolutely correct -- but not treating it could lead to infection.

[SDG]

Originally Posted by Subdued

You're absolutely correct -- but not treating it could lead to infection.

It should just disappear by osmosis ....