Guest chris 1.0 Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 I don't want to post a full "testimony" just yet but I'll give a bit of info : I have been a christian for the past 5 years and was active in ministry the entire time I pastored a church for a year and a half in the past 6 months I have slowly began to question my beliefs and now sit at a place where I don't really believe at all. I'm glad I found these boards and hope they will be a source of information, and support. thanks, chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japedo Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Welcome to Ex-C Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris 1.0 Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkmate Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 I don't want to post a full "testimony" just yet but I'll give a bit of info : I have been a christian for the past 5 years and was active in ministry the entire time I pastored a church for a year and a half in the past 6 months I have slowly began to question my beliefs and now sit at a place where I don't really believe at all. I'm glad I found these boards and hope they will be a source of information, and support. thanks, chris Welcome, Chris. Take your time and decompress. Relax, unwind and get to know the folks around here. You're sure to find all sorts to chat with, for either commiseration, play, debate or even a good fight. Looking forward to hearing more from your unique (ex-pastor) perspective. (You'll be our third such person within the last few months. ) Anyway, again, welcome and congratulations on being both honest with yourself and being free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padreko Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Welcome to Ex-C - I hope this discussion on theses boards helps you become more settled. Don't be afraid to bounce ideas around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evelyn Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Welcome welcome welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorena Rodriguez Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Chris, Great to have you here. I look forward to your, I am sure, insighful contributions. You will feel at home here. This is the first place where I have been able to let my hair down. TTYL, Lorena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuroikaze Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 I don't want to post a full "testimony" just yet but I'll give a bit of info : I have been a christian for the past 5 years and was active in ministry the entire time I pastored a church for a year and a half in the past 6 months I have slowly began to question my beliefs and now sit at a place where I don't really believe at all. I'm glad I found these boards and hope they will be a source of information, and support. thanks, chris glad to meet you, I spent 5 years working in campus ministry while in college, so I know that can be rough leaving the religion. since your not just leaving the religion but your whole lifestyle and even your way of making a living. Anyway, I'll just say having not believed for over 3 years now, it does get easier, and eventually we find a new way of living. Anyway, hang around and share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lapdog Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Welcome, Chris. I'm new, too - I didn't even lurk. This place feels better than a massage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkepticOfBible Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Hey there, Welcome. Do tell us about how exactly you lost your faith, specially since you were a pastor? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris 1.0 Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Hey there, Welcome. Do tell us about how exactly you lost your faith, specially since you were a pastor? Thanks I definatly plan on typing this up when I have a good chunk of time to do so. it is a long story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kryten Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Welcome Chris and LapDog!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boink666 Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 This is a good fourm and the people here are really nice. I didn't even lurk here either i saw this site once book marked it and came back much later. I have many problems and they have been really helpful. Im sure ull find it as helpful as i have. PS srry about the chat lingo im on a laptop right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowmad Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Greets chris 1.0, I like the tag 1.0, a new person being formed ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris 1.0 Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 well for a long time "pastor chris" was my screen name, so chris 1.0 is a better one I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♦ nivek ♦ Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 1.0, Welcome to Dave's House and ExC. Good place to get caught up, take a breather, find folks with similar interests, kick back and find out what you need. Awesome group of personalities and various thoughts happen here. Think you'll find that time spent here is a great way to sort through the parts and pieces of several puzzles you have on the table of life. C'mon in, pull up a sit and join in. kevinL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliph Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Welcome Chris! You have definitely found a good group to relax and get some new ideas, bounce around some old ones or whatever. I am definitely looking forward to hearing more of your story, I know what you mean about having the time to type something out... I think mine started out as a text file that was updated periodically for a while, before the final "cut and paste" ended up here. Glad to have you here! -Gliph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taphophilia Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Welcome Chris, First, I want to commend you on your courage to break the chains of Christianity that have enslaved your mind and I understand how difficult that must have been for you. In a place like this, you will understand that you are not alone. We are here to support and encourage you. I look forward to reading your story. I know it takes a while to organize your thoughts, so when ever you are ready and have the time to post it we are here. This is a great forum for ranting and telling others who understand the inner struggles and turmoil that you have or are going through. We discuss the Bible and Christianity a lot here, since it had at one time been a focus of our lives. I'm sure you will enjoy many of our discussions, so feel free to jump right in. We more than welcome your contributions! Taph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrmarlin Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 I don't want to post a full "testimony" just yet but I'll give a bit of info : I have been a christian for the past 5 years and was active in ministry the entire time I pastored a church for a year and a half in the past 6 months I have slowly began to question my beliefs and now sit at a place where I don't really believe at all. I'm glad I found these boards and hope they will be a source of information, and support. thanks, chris Welcome Chris. It's nice to see that our comments are making an impact on someone. Sometimes when we deal with particular fiesty ones, I wonder if we do get through to someone. I am glad to see we are. Be prepared to deal with a lot of fundies and drivebys - ie. people who come on here, post a diss and then are never heard from again. It's nature. Perhaps for an Xian its a morbid curiosity or perhaps they, too, question their belief system Have fun and enjoy. There are some really awesome people here as well as probably one of the most active boards you've ever seen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Material_Miser_Joe Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Welcome Chris, I, too, was a minister, for nine years in fact, before defecting. Now I dedicate my efforts to help others recover from the soul-rape of religion. Again, welcome! (JH) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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