Hey, Broken Product, welcome to SF here. I know there is religious abuse and people take it way to the extreme and to far and yeah, abuse in all kinds of forms associated in the name of "Christianity." I couldn't agree with you more.
Has anybody upset you here or are you worried that this may come up here? There are alot of triggers for us all here regarding where we are at with the abuse we have experienced. There is a soap box forum here where people can share whatever and you don't need to look at that.
From time to time, yes, we have had people go overboard a little and for the most part, it has been taken care of and if it happens let someone on staff know. We have alot of people who come here and yes, it happens, but we let them know this is not allowed here.. But they get through sometimes.
Usually, the topic, of course, you don't need to read it. There are some forums here I stay away from because it is very triggering for me. Sometimes, if a topic hits me and I feel strongly to go there and talk to someone, then I will.
I know, the hellfire, condemnation, blah, blah, blah.. and I don't like it either. It triggers me greatly from what I have been through in my life and if you have any concerns, please address it to admin or staff.
We are not here to preach to anybody, etc. We have rules here about that. There are many people who have different faiths or beliefs or none. We just need to respect each other where one is at and it will be addressed if a person comes here with the intent or get out of hand with this, as it is a HUGE trigger for many people.
I have been extremely hurt by Christianity and,yes, they have turned a blind eye to whatever unfortunately. I understand your bitterness towards this and know others who have been in similar situations. Extremely abusive.. and go to church..
We are here because we care about people who have been through alot of shit in their life and we understand because we have been there.. Many of us are still a live today because of "accidentally" finding SF.
I am sorry, that your experience was horrible growing up the way you did.
Did you get a long okay with your mom? How are you doing now?
I hope you will give us a chance and, if anybody, bothers you personally about their faith, then address it to someone in admin or staff. We don't allow people to come here to preach to others. We also can't stop people from sharing something maybe that means something to them that has helped them, like for instance, somebody believed a miracle helped them, whether they think it was God or whatever.. an experience perhaps, as we try to be open to people. We don't allow people to preach to others here and many of us have been down that road and also don't believe either. It is a touchy subject for sure. I have had people condemn me to hell and all sorts of things.. My best friend, suicided, and the "Christians" I knew then had turned their back on her, when she needed them the most. So, I completely understand and have been there alot in my life. Even this year.. with somebody.. it takes alot for me to get upset but when I get angry, watch out.. for some.. and I finally let them have it.. I am not usually like that.. oops.. don't get me started.. on this subject.. yeah.. it angers me.. sorry.. I am very protective of others in this situation. I have been through it too. Flashbacks..
I believe and I will have to check into it, that we have moved these topics to the soapbox area and maybe letting it out area. If people have something to share about their faith. Just don't go there. However, if someone is bothering you, let us know. It does come up from time to time with people.
Lean on us and give us a chance to be there for you. This is a wonderful great support group and I have made many friends here, who understand and have been there for me through my especially down times.. and encouraging always.. you will find that here. We are not religious by any means as this forum is not about that but we are here to help people who come here and talk and share our hurt, pain, sorrows, and to try to make it through another day. It helps...to know that you are not alone and that other people really really do understand and can relate.
Astrantia, is right that we all have to find our own way to deal with life, however, if this is getting out of hand, and brought to our attention, it will be taken care of..I guess I am not understanding what Astrantia is saying here about toning this subject down, so will check into it. I have taken some time away, recovering from surgery and dealing with some issues that have I have had to take care of.. so I am trying to catch up with everybody here..
Thank you for sharing with us your pain. My heart goes deeply out to you.. and allow us to help you walk through your pain. Or whomever you feel comfortable with in talking to here.. I am glad you are here..
Gitana/Tracie
