Barriers of Exit: The Exodus Story
The following article is part of my “Barriers of Exit” series. These barriers are cognitive hurdles that make it extremely hard to question or leave the Message. For a questioning individual, they may have...
Category: The Message
Case Quote: “They’re Asking Questions Because Something is Wrong with their Heart”.
Since leaving the message, one thing I have occasionally done is to listen to archived sermons from various churches and ministries. I don’t do it to load up on criticism or document my greivances....
Video: The Universal Principles of Undue Influence
I always hesitate to use the word “cult” because I know how hurtful & strong it is. I know I always felt very offended and misunderstood when someone (who knew nothing about my experience)...
Oneness vs Trinity: A Video Debate
This is a massive point of contention for people leaving the Message, and wrestling with issues of theology. A well known debate helps present a view.
One True Churches
A “One True Church” is a religious group that, through it’s blend of teachings, impresses upon it’s members that their group is THE ONLY path to truth.
What is Indoctrination?
Indoctrination could be described as the process of imparting, not teaching.
Separating the Messenger from the Message
Once I pulled William Branham away from the teaching – I could, for the first time in my life, look at WHAT HE SAID with a critical mind. I wasn’t TRYING to disagree with him or be critical. But it was necessary