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sasscell:
Beth, been there done that!!  The big meeting with the husband and pastor and all.  Just remember, you can't convince anyone of anything, that's not your job.  Just listen, be respectful and politely point out what you see when you can.  I eventually got my pastor to admit he and we just don't know everything, we see through a glass darkly.  With this we all called a truce.  I still attend church with my husband and children.  As a wife, I know this is the right thing to do for now.  It was REALLY hard at first...hearing that stuff, but also everyone knowing where I stood. Sometimes the pastor would talk about hell and I would feel like I was 2 inches tall and every eyeball was on me!!  But, eventually it all worked out and I am welcome and loved at my church despite my beliefs.  Although I am not allowed to preach my views, I do "give an answer to those that ask" just like Ray says, so I don't feel conflicted about that at all.  In fact, I have found some "closeters"!!  In the mean time, I just wait and see what God will do next!!

sonofone:
excellent post and responses. I pray that God will bless and see you through this endeavor. please know that God has given us a community of believers to share with and provide comfort for one another. and I thank God for each of you daily.

bambam:
It's nice to know that I am not alone.  Thanks for your thoughts! :)  The more I meditate on things in my heart the more I am convinced of the truth-it's amazing! 

Blessings,
Beth

SandyFla:

--- Quote from: bambam on August 29, 2007, 02:19:36 PM ---I know he loves me, and that is why he is studying with me, but it is going to take a miracle for him to forsake all that he believes to see what I see.   I truly think his goal in the back of his mind is to persuade me to "come back".
--- End quote ---

Beth,

You are right - it WILL take a miracle for him to see what you see, as it does for any of us. Only God can open blind eyes--physical AND spiritual, and either way, it is a miracle.

Even if you are correct about his motives, God is able to change his mind and prove Himself to be a loving God rather than a monstrous sadist. Many atheists have come to believe in God when they set out to prove He doesn't exist. Through your studies, God can give your husband a glimpse of the truth and start him really thinking. Don't worry if he gets angry; that happens sometimes when our long-held beliefs are shattered. It's a scary thing to realize what you believed all your life could be wrong. Panic is natural. Just hold on, live the life in front of him and let God remove the blinders.

You and your husband are in my prayers. Please keep us posted.

Sandy

bambam:
Hello, I just wanted to leave an update.  My husband and I are struggling.  My pastor has gone to bibletruths and figured that Ray us a universalist unitarian, whatever that is.  He warned my husband that that is very dangerous and that he should get it out of our home.  That may sound bad, right?  but, you know, I understand why he would think that way.  He is strong in his beliefs and a pastor of a church that just bought a new building and is going places for God.  He probably believes Satan is attacking, and I think my husband does too.  He means alot to my husband, as well as the church, so this is going to be a rough ride.  I am tempted to act like nothing happened, and go on with our lives, secretly knowing the truth.  I will not be able to sing in church or teach Sunday School-which is okay with me really, but my husband is sad, and everyone is probably going to ask why I am not singing anymore. 

I tell you, I cannot go back to the beliefs I once held.  Even though I do not understand it all, I can't go back.  But I cannot explain it to others either.  I feel like I am between a rock and a hard place. 

Thanks for your prayers and concerns!  Blessings!

Beth :) 

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