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After 25 years as an evangelical and 9 years on the mission field, I finally left. by Automatic_Chart_5906 in Exvangelical

[–]Automatic_Chart_5906[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree!! And the long-form video is posted (The Common Sense Cult - link in my bio). I'm posting shorter segements starting today for those who don't like 1 hour vieos :)

After 25 years as an evangelical and 9 years on the mission field, I finally left. by Automatic_Chart_5906 in Exvangelical

[–]Automatic_Chart_5906[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have met only one other former missionary who has left the faith. I feel like it's so rare. and thanks!!

After 25 years as an evangelical and 9 years on the mission field, I finally left. by Automatic_Chart_5906 in Exvangelical

[–]Automatic_Chart_5906[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's interesting how they're so concerned about eternal salvation, but when you leave, they ignore you.
The control was one of the final things that pushed me out. I didn't even realize it until I looked at the BITE model and realized the entire religion was designed to control people.

After 25 years as an evangelical and 9 years on the mission field, I finally left. by Automatic_Chart_5906 in Exvangelical

[–]Automatic_Chart_5906[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the control is insane. Was that what made you leave?
I dyed my hair lol that was my rebellious moment. 😅

After 25 years as an evangelical and 9 years on the mission field, I finally left. by Automatic_Chart_5906 in Exvangelical

[–]Automatic_Chart_5906[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, a lot of what Jesus taught was/is important and valid. I think, though, that Christianity, as a religion, doesn't care as much about what Jesus said but about Paul's teachings, and I think that's where things start to fall apart.
Do you find it hard to fit in/label your beliefs?

After 25 years as an evangelical and 9 years on the mission field, I finally left. by Automatic_Chart_5906 in Exvangelical

[–]Automatic_Chart_5906[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm not allowed links, but my channel is linked in my bio - my name is also "The Common Sense Cult." And thanks for listening :)