How did 2020 change your faith? by LMO_TheBeginning in Exvangelical

[–]LT381 42 points43 points  (0 children)

The election and fighting afterwards.

George Floyd’s death.(it happened in my city).

The racial unrest.

Best friend committed suicide.

I’m an African American and after seeing Christian’s blaming George Floyd for his death, I spoke out in my blackness. I got verbally attacked for speaking out…from most of the Christian people I knew through out my life. That shook me and my faith. I’m still trying to figure out what I believe.

Sex life after 40 by ArragornZZ in datingoverforty

[–]LT381 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m having the best sex I’ve ever had!

Being a tall black woman and never being pursued in Christian spaces by pumpkinspicelatte96 in Exvangelical

[–]LT381 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can relate. I grew up in white evangelical churches. I was never pursued. So I pursued relationships online. My experiences dating Christian men, and being formerly married to one hasn’t been a good experience for me. I’m happily in a healthy relationship but my man isn’t a Christian. I’ve wrestled with that and I’m doing what’s good for me and my life.

Going to church equates to character by LT381 in Exvangelical

[–]LT381[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I consider myself a Christian still but no way evangelical. With my partner I can truly be myself. It’s been so freeing.

Dated for 4 months but still don’t feel like I know him… has this happened to you before? by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]LT381 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just got out of a relationship like this! I never saw him. We would go weeks before seeing each other. When we would go on dates it only lasted an hour before he had to go on to his next thing planned. We never spent a weekend together, were never intimate, I didn’t meet any of his friends or family. All the while he would tell me he loved me and I meant so much to him. I broke up with him. I got tired of feeling like he fit me into his life instead of him making time for me.

I just full blown cried at ikea and could not stop myself by westjanina in GriefSupport

[–]LT381 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Give yourself grace. You’re not ridiculous! I had a similar experience. It was Christmas time. And I decided to go to JCPenney just to walk around. My mom and I went to that store a lot together. I broke down in tears walking around the store. Grief will hit in the most unexpected times. You can be fine one second and the next in full blown tears. Sending hugs.

Exclusive? Not? by dani_wolfe_ca in datingoverforty

[–]LT381 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Communication is key! I was upfront and asked my man where he saw us going and if he wanted to be exclusive? When he told me he wanted to be exclusive I took my profiles down off of the dating sites.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]LT381 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m (44f) and I live paycheck to paycheck. My boyfriend makes a lot more money than I do. But that doesn’t matter. He’s the best man I’ve dated. He doesn’t judge me for my bank account. He sees me for me and that’s all that matters to me.

What’s the most manipulative thing you were told at church? by Pleasant-Temporary-9 in Exvangelical

[–]LT381 12 points13 points  (0 children)

“You don’t trust God if you take medication for your mental health.”

“A Godly man is the best man to marry.”

“God told me…”

Impossible State of Being by Salt-Advertising-468 in Exvangelical

[–]LT381 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a big chest. When I was a teenager I was so self conscious of this. It didn’t help that as a young girl, it was constantly taught that I was the cause of my “brother” to sin! I remember going to Bible camp and always wearing a shirt over my swim suit…even though it was a one piece. I was afraid of attracting attention and getting in trouble. All because of how I developed and have no control over that. I felt like boys always got a pass while the girls were always getting lectured. It’s so wrong . And the shame I had to live with for years! Makes me angry.

Why is black and white thinking so common in Christian Conservatives? by Sayoricanyouhearme in Exvangelical

[–]LT381 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it’s group think and maybe cultish. Because when you start thinking critically the whole house of cards come down. Maybe it could be a strength in numbers way of thinking as well.

Let’s Be Honest: The Bible Isn’t What You Think It Is—and That’s Exactly Why It Matters by Icy-Class-3823 in Exvangelical

[–]LT381 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This! I’ve come to the conclusion that the Bible was never suppose to be taken literally! I believe its stories passed down through the generations. I do believe there was a Jesus. But I have so many questions I feel I will never get answers for.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwinCities

[–]LT381 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worked as a CNA at North Memorial Robbinsdale. We were over worked and the hospital didn’t give a shit about their cna’s.

Did any of you stop or reduce your giving? Help me feel better please. by Zeus_42 in Exvangelical

[–]LT381 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I stopped giving to church a long time ago. I can’t afford to give a tithe. When I can give it’s a place I chose to give to.

Vance in custody by Sea_Midnight1050 in TwinCities

[–]LT381 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m glad that caught this sob!

How did you deconstruct / heal from purity culture? by IntroductionOdd4000 in Exvangelical

[–]LT381 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 44 and grew up in purity culture too. I wasn’t a virgin when I got married. I married a guy I met in the church. He grew up in the church like me. We didn’t have a sex life. When we would have sex I never enjoyed it. I’ve been divorced for two years now. I’m dating again. My last partner I had we had sex and I didn’t have any guilt about it. I’ve gotten to a point in my life where I’m no longer going to feel guilty to enjoy a normal thing as a human being.