Ex-Church of Christ Support Board

Leaving the COC can be a long and messy process for a lot of people. I've heard too many stories of people leaving in a that I wouldn't really call healthy or productive. What are your tips for someone trying to leave the COC, but minimize the potential emotional and relationship stress of it all? W...

(there was always a rumor when I was a kid that CofC people had more mental illness than any other group, and I'm not sure that is not too far off the mark)? I've read somewhere that belief in a punitive deity has negative consequences in mental and emotional health, and that belief and religious p...

The more I hear myself talk, the more I think I sound like a Calvinist. I know I'm not, but it makes me cringe every time

I spoke to an exCoC member who went to Florida College, probably in the late '60s or early '70s. He told me about how he went on a double date, (because that was required of them) and came back to have his first beer in the top floor of Boswell (?) hall. I thought it was hilarious that they got away...

I have heard folks say that they don't consider DLU to be a "mainstream Church of Christ" university anymore. Is this true? If so, what exactly happened? And when? Because when I graduated in 1983, it was definitely COC to the core! I would agree with what you've heard. I think they hold ...

I found this through Reddit as well. Welcome!

Glad to hear you've escaped. Welcome to reality and sanity. I'm a none, but my wife is a Methodist. They're pretty cool and most importantly they aren't legalistic...and the music in their services is spectacular. 8-) This is a good place to be for those exiting the c of C. Lots of good info on thi...

I just wanted to say I'm glad to find this forum. I'm currently working towards being officially "Ex-coC", but it's been a long process. I grew up in a non-institutional, no kitchens, Florida College supporting church. I've been an undercover Ex-coC for 2-3 years now, after being an underc...