Hi. I just started on the forum, and wanted to introduce myself. I have been questioning "churchianity" for years, and found Ray's website a while ago. My family and I left the church we were attending (I was a worship leader for about 3 years). I have read most of the info on the site, and I finally understood what it meant by "the truth will set you free."
I still question things, which is good I think. But church had no answers, only rules and man's doctrine. I was raised to be fearful, and I was afraid of God and going to hell....even as a young child. I had nightmares about hell and the rapture, (frequently and into adulthood) and now I don't worry about any of that!
I have never really been part of a forum (a couple for short time; few posts) but this is one that is really important to me. I live in a small town, and most people either don't believe anything, go to church and believe that system, or there's a handful that believe like Ray and this site. So to be able to talk to like minded people is important.
I am not an intellectual, and a lot of what I have read almost blows my circuit breakers, but I am eager to learn more, and have God reveal what he wants me to do in this life. I am going through a huge, life changing trial right now (maybe post on that another time) and if it weren't for God and the knowledge from Ray's site, I don't know how I would be able to cope. I know God is sovereign, and he wants real people, with real problems, to get real with Him. There is so much covering up and masking in church....so many carnal people (including myself as a worship leader!)...
Anyway, I probably won't be contributing too much to the forum because of time, but I do want to be part and ask for people to be patient as I am not a seasoned forum type person! I have the best intentions, and will act accordingly.
Anyway, I have enjoyed what I've read on here, and hope to be a part of it....take care....J
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