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by Ivy
Sun Mar 22, 2015 10:04 am
Forum: Welcome -- please introduce yourself here.
Topic: Former one cupper
Replies: 16
Views: 4669

Re: Former one cupper

Welcome!! We love ex-onecuppers here. :)
by Ivy
Wed Mar 18, 2015 6:19 pm
Forum: CoC doctrine, theology and crazy experiences.
Topic: C of C People Can Be Mean
Replies: 73
Views: 13298

Re: C of C People Can Be Mean

True....no filter, no boundaries. Some feel justified in saying whatever enters their
minds, all for the ultimate good of the target audience -- i.e., getting them back
into the pew at the next appointed time.
by Ivy
Wed Mar 18, 2015 2:19 pm
Forum: CoC doctrine, theology and crazy experiences.
Topic: C of C People Can Be Mean
Replies: 73
Views: 13298

Re: C of C People Can Be Mean

I just recently found out that when my ex died, the minister actually stated from the pulpit that he probably would have lived a lot longer if his ex wife and adult child had continued to live good Christian lives. The fact that we both left the CofC probably contributed to his death. I can't imagi...
by Ivy
Fri Mar 06, 2015 11:44 pm
Forum: CoC doctrine, theology and crazy experiences.
Topic: Church Hymns (and Hers) That Got on Your Nerves
Replies: 61
Views: 9669

Re: Church Hymns (and Hers) That Got on Your Nerves

Never disliked this, but have to mention it here:

"Low in the gravy lay.....etc, etc, etc.....

UPFROMTHEGRA-VY a ROSE!!!

...and they would give it all the drama they could muster.....
by Ivy
Sat Feb 28, 2015 3:55 pm
Forum: CoC doctrine, theology and crazy experiences.
Topic: Church Hymns (and Hers) That Got on Your Nerves
Replies: 61
Views: 9669

Re: Church Hymns (and Hers) That Got on Your Nerves

Great thread!! It's bringing back many cofc memories. When Agri said "baby light my fire" it reminded me of one time when I walked into the community church / independent christian church we attended at the time, post cofc. The pastor and his minions were oh so cool, and one Sunday morning...
by Ivy
Fri Feb 27, 2015 7:38 pm
Forum: Welcome -- please introduce yourself here.
Topic: Hi, I'm.....Cynical
Replies: 11
Views: 3781

Re: Hi, I'm.....Cynical

The LAST thing I need right now is to have scripture quoted to me.
Fortunately you won't see much of that here. Welcome!!
by Ivy
Wed Feb 25, 2015 4:45 pm
Forum: CoC doctrine, theology and crazy experiences.
Topic: Did Your Congregation Have One?
Replies: 9
Views: 2104

Re: Did Your Congregation Have One?

THE SECRETARY FROM HELL. Takes her job way too seriously. Thinks she’s an elder. Foul-mouthed. Keeps food and a copy of 50 Shades of Gray in her desk. Has wild liberal opinions. Single but has a thing for the UPS delivery guy and his package. Horny. Original 40-year-old virgin. Considered a saint. B...
by Ivy
Wed Feb 25, 2015 3:37 pm
Forum: New Paths -- Non-Christian Paths
Topic: Muslim Converts
Replies: 13
Views: 4424

Re: Muslim Converts

BH can you tell us about the Ismaili Muslims? How are their beliefs similar or different from yours? I really do not know much about them to be honest, just that they are one of the Shia. Here is a link to wikipedia containing an article about them: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isma%27ilism There i...
by Ivy
Tue Feb 24, 2015 4:23 pm
Forum: Welcome -- please introduce yourself here.
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 16
Views: 4069

Re: Introduction

Welcome Jryan!! You are in good company here.......glad to have you!! KLP is a very good person to give you the cofc scoop. I will say that your "Cornerstone" group sounds very different from the cofcs many of us attended. But sounds like the same toxic stuff is mixed in with the hand lift...
by Ivy
Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:16 pm
Forum: New Paths -- Non-Christian Paths
Topic: Muslim Converts
Replies: 13
Views: 4424

Re: Muslim Converts

BH can you tell us about the Ismaili Muslims? How are their beliefs similar or different from yours?