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vneverov:
Hi this is Viktoriya,  :)
I was wondering if anyone here is an ex-religious immigrant from another country.  You see, I am from Russia and all my family members were Russian Baptists who fled the Soviet Union from the persecution of the “christians.”  Because they were persecuted t for their beliefs, they feel righteous in their traditions.  It is really tough to straighten out one's mind set when all their life they’ve been taught that they are completely correct because they were persecuted and survived.  Not only that, but the Russian Baptists that surround me still think that everyone is after them, hence they are supper conservative.  They are so busy being paranoid that someone is persecuting them that they don't realize they are the persecutors. 

I learned of the TRUTH because my fiancé was surfing the web one time and found bible-truths.  Boy was he excited!  Then when he showed me this web site and told me of Salvation for all, I cried.  I was so happy to have such a merciful God!  My heart filled with more love as the days went by and as I studied more scripture.  However, when I started telling my family and friends about the TRUTH I was shocked.  Everyone thought I was a heretic; even my father called me that - which left a scar on my heart since we always had a loving relationship.  Of course my parents commanded I break everything off with my fiancé since he was the first heretic that introduced me to such a terrible heresy! I, of course didn't.  Anyways, all this really destroyed my relationship with my family and with a sinking feeling I realized that many will not accept me and even more will hate me.  Sometimes I wonder about other cultures and how difficult it is to adjust to a new mind-set in a different country.  Anyways, I was just wondering if someone could share their experience with me, I think that would help in encouraging me and even give me strength to preach the truth.

Love and Peace be with you all,
Viktoriya

chuckusa:
Viktoriya,

I was born in Georgia...so I don't really know how you feel as far as being an immigrant... :)

But I know that once you find the truth of God, you will ALWAYS be a foreigner, every where you go. You will find that very few people will ever speak your language again. You will take on new eyes and ears and you will speak with a new tongue.

I want to lift you up, and I pray that God will do so, but knowing, and speaking the truth is a hard road, as you are now finding out.

I will pray that God will bring you unto his family, the family of Christ, as God will NEVER forsake you, or close the door on you, or make you feel unloved.

Your brother and supporter,
chuck

vneverov:
thank you Chuck, I really appreciate your encouragment.  What you said really touched me: I will pray that God will bring you unto his family, the family of Christ, as God will NEVER forsake you, or close the door on you, or make you feel unloved.   I know this and have experienced it many times in my life, but I guess sometimes I need a reminder :) .  Praise Him for His love! And for the love He put into our hearts! :)
Viktoriya

ned:
Mat 10:34  Don't think that I came to bring peace to the earth! I came to bring trouble, not peace.
Mat 10:35  I came to turn sons against their fathers, daughters against their mothers, and daughters-in-law against their mothers-in-law.
Mat 10:36  Your worst enemies will be in your own family.
Mat 10:37  If you love your father or mother or even your sons and daughters more than me, you are not fit to be my disciples.
Mat 10:38  And unless you are willing to take up your cross and come with me, you are not fit to be my disciples.
Mat 10:39  If you try to save your life, you will lose it. But if you give it up for me, you will surely find it.  (CEV)

Everything for a purpose.

Hi Viktoriyia,
I can't relate to your particular situation as a Russian, but do wish to comfort you with the fact that you can always come here to find fellowship, as a lot of us are like-minded believers. (tip: Stay focused on Jesus first.)
Like Chuck said, we are all foreigners when we seek His Kingdom first. We are but visitors in this land, we think differently than those of the world, that's how God wants it. We are extremely blessed to know Him.
Thanks for sharing.
Love,
Marie

mongoose:
Viktoriyia,
   I just wanted to welcome you here and add my agreement to what's been said on this thread.  We are all foreigners, pilgrims, our citizenships are not in the countries where we live...and we don't fit in.  I feel for you in your separation from your family.  Hold fast to the merciful God you have come to know.  His love will see you through.  And remember, they don't see because they can't....but God will fix that too and you will not only have your family back forever, but all people will be family.  Imagine what a wonderful renunion that will be.   ;D

I'm glad God brought you here and pray that you find comfort and solace and understanding in our on-line family.

Love in Christ,

mongoose

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