I read this quote about "early stage religion" from Richard Rohr recently and it reminds me of the Walk and its insular "we've got the corner on God" theology. Such theology, religious groups (if not matured) can lead to devastation and violence on so many levels including spiritual, sexual, emotional, physical abuse.. "Early-stage religion is primarily preparing yo
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Forgiveness ... it is so very very complicated ... What I know for sure is we can't forgive any quicker than we are ready to do so. And if some choose not to do so - I respect that.
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John Wimber of Vineyard had a Quaker background actually - i don't think there was a Walk connection.
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I appreciate your words. Is there a closed facebook group anywhere going on? would love to see if I know any of y'all! :-) I was in both Illinois and Iowa.
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Hello - I just discovered this site. I was in the Walk from 72-83 and it certainly led to some crazy difficult days. I am incredibly grateful for those who are holding leaders accountable and wise words that forgiveness is not about excusing nor letting people off the hook. Can anyone point me to where the legal discussion is happening? I am wishing/hoping that some of the pastors who gave their
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