6/6

9-10 (first 2). I had PTSD dreams after I left.

11-12 (last 2). I want to make a rhyme about the irony of complaining about pronouns while using them, about how it's not about pronouns but controlling what others do and say - they could abstain from alcohol, abortion, homosexuality, being trans, etc BUT that's not the issue, they feel entitled or obligated to CONTROL everyone else, not just follow their religion.

#excofc #deconstruction #deconversion #formerchristian #bigotry #religion

4/6

5. (1st pic) "Bring us back at the next appointed time" - a common phrase in closing prayers - I assume in c of c but maybe other churches too.

7. (3rd pic) 728b was Our God He Is Alive - it was well known as the same number in a songbook most c of c seemed to have had at some point.

8. (4th pic) Just As I Am is another song. It had 7 or 12 verses, something like that. If sung at the end of a service, they'd do a couple of verses.

#excofc #deconstruction #deconversion

3/6
5. (1st pic here) "Joyful noise" and "melody in your heart" references verses used to say one is to sing, not play. C of c rejects the use of instruments in worship.

Another quirk - of c of c or others? is that they skip the 3rd verse of a song that typically has four.

Fruit if the vine has to do with communion, the part that represents the blood of Jesus. C of c insists this means grape juice, not wine. Alcohol is generally prohibited.

#excofc #deconstruction #deconversion

2/6
notes:
4. "Did you not know that I must be about my father's business?" is what Jesus told his mom when he wandered off and some in the temple at age 12.

Disfellowshipping involves a warning letter and a final letter, with verses supporting their deciding to separate themselves from an unrepentant sinner.

"Guide, guard, & direct" used to end up in just about every prayer at the end. It's redundant and amusing - a joke sometimes even among members.

#excofc #deconstruction #deconversion

Walters, I will note, is a member of the #ChurchOfChrist #CofC the denomination I grew up in and spent most of my adult life in.

#exvangelical
#exCOfC