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To: DaveMSmith
My church preaches about sin but I found salvation in working the 12 steps.

If so, then the scope of it will be limited.

28 posted on 02/15/2014 9:31:44 PM PST by xone
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To: xone
If so, then the scope of it will be limited.

The scope of what? I've been attending weekly Bible Study and working the steps has given me new and deeper insight. I feel true compassion for all. My entire life has changed and I'm no longer afraid of self-examination to see why a situation or person is upsetting to me.

Churches that preach sin tend to lead by fear. I respond to love, because love lasts. If a church illustrates that the Ten Commandments are to make us happy, then I can accept that. Same with the Seven Deadly Sins.

I'm in a good place now - withOUT anger, fear and hatred. I have no idea where you get a Christian inspired program is limiting.

29 posted on 02/15/2014 9:57:34 PM PST by DaveMSmith (Evil Comes from Falsity, So Share the Truth)
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