Abundant Life Pentecostal Church
I think this is the first post I've done on this blog that actually has the name of my old church in the title. Perhaps it's long overdue and besides, there are a few subjects I want to tackle that are linked to that organization. First off, I feel pretty well justified in the decision to walk away from that church 7 and a half years ago, given the direction things have gone in recent times. I would feel justified even without them, but these events have lent greater credence to the conclusions I reached way back then. Not everyone understands the way things work in that type of church, so I'll provide a little context. FAMILY is a huge deal in their eyes. Over and over, there were teachings about keeping the family together, kids following the example of their parents, etc etc. Not just the immediate family, but there was emphasis on legacy, the importance of multiple generations staying in the church. Given that information, it...