...with a young girl who lived with them.
This post is about human nature, religion, and how "religion" doesn't always work to help people, so you've been warned.
He and his wife are Baptist and have been very active in their church. He is ordained and a drummer for the band. They attend functions at the church all the time...or at least...they used to...before the "church" kicked them to the curb after the lesbian affair was discovered.
What I found so disturbing about this whole sordid affair was how he and his wife were ostracized and finally kicked out of the congregation. The young lady was homeless and needed a place to live so my friend and his wife took her in, gave her a room. After some time, my friend (who was a former employee of mine) discovered that his wife and the young lady were "exploring their sexuality" with toys and whatnot. Without going into any great detail, it was discovered and she was convicted and is now a sex offender. She went to jail for about 9 months. During this time, their church turned their backs on them and would not allow them to worship...Way to go guys...I'm sure that is EXACTLY what Jesus would do.
And now to my friend...
He forgave her, took her back, and it has been 4 years since the event.
My friend is a "true" Christian IMHO...The congregation on the other hand? I hope they all burn in Hell for what they did to these people. Christians? Laughable. Another reason why "religion" leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
I am not religious, nor have I ever been baptized...For reasons that I just described. I don't want to be affiliated with a "religion" that casts out sinners. When I studied Theology in Catholic School, forgiveness, tolerance, understanding was the message I got from the Beatitudes and other scripture.
This post is about human nature, religion, and how "religion" doesn't always work to help people, so you've been warned.
He and his wife are Baptist and have been very active in their church. He is ordained and a drummer for the band. They attend functions at the church all the time...or at least...they used to...before the "church" kicked them to the curb after the lesbian affair was discovered.
What I found so disturbing about this whole sordid affair was how he and his wife were ostracized and finally kicked out of the congregation. The young lady was homeless and needed a place to live so my friend and his wife took her in, gave her a room. After some time, my friend (who was a former employee of mine) discovered that his wife and the young lady were "exploring their sexuality" with toys and whatnot. Without going into any great detail, it was discovered and she was convicted and is now a sex offender. She went to jail for about 9 months. During this time, their church turned their backs on them and would not allow them to worship...Way to go guys...I'm sure that is EXACTLY what Jesus would do.
And now to my friend...
He forgave her, took her back, and it has been 4 years since the event.
My friend is a "true" Christian IMHO...The congregation on the other hand? I hope they all burn in Hell for what they did to these people. Christians? Laughable. Another reason why "religion" leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
I am not religious, nor have I ever been baptized...For reasons that I just described. I don't want to be affiliated with a "religion" that casts out sinners. When I studied Theology in Catholic School, forgiveness, tolerance, understanding was the message I got from the Beatitudes and other scripture.
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