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Originally Posted by BrianB
This is one of the major reasons I became catholic. Exorcisms are much less prevalent in the catholic church. They don't see a demon behind every rock and leaf like in the AoG. I was a teen in the AOG, Daniel. That's a major reason why it took me so long to accept my same sex attractions.
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Brian- I was in the AoG as a teenager, went to Evangel College (now University) which is an AoG school, and came out when I was 28. Yeah. It took me a long time to deal with things- or one could say start dealing with things.
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Originally Posted by antiochian
The whole thing sounds so cultic. Jesus Camp revisited. How tragic for all the children involved. What kind of parents would put their child through such torture? I'm proud of Kevin for standing his ground!
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Antiochian- what concerns me is the post traumatic stress syndrome that can that be set up by repeated exorcisms. Anyone who has been present at an electrifying 'camp meeting' has only glimpsed the kind of thing that goes on in exorcisms.
I think the whole business is torture. And what is so horrible is that a gay person is often convinced that these measures are necessary. What kind of model is that for a healthy relationship with an other person? It teaches one that it is Ok to be brutal with another person for their own 'good'. Sick!
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Originally Posted by Rick336
Extreme religious beliefs like this can cause the brain to be delusional and even become dangerous.
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Yep- this is all over the news here in NYC.