The Southern Baptists, specifically my pastor and deacons, know everything about my situation. They prayed over me, loved me, hugged me, and have allowed me to serve on various committees. Same thing with the Independent Baptist Church I grew up in.

I did have one bad experience, left that church, and found a new Baptist church that truly empathized and showed God’s love.

God judges the heart.

Many people/Governments today have this better than thou attitude. President, Governments, sheriffs, etc but this registry is a ruse that takes the cake. Yet nobody seems to want to use the sword of Justice. They seem their wisdom is better.

They would rather solve this registry with man’s wisdom, understanding, and thinking which will never fly. Yes and many of these advocates are just as guilty or would they divugetheir personal assets to end this registry. Well its not gonna take money its gonna take real truth and justice.

Tearful
Thanks for that story, it made my day and gave me a chuckle.

Crazy right how even behind the wire, church was a refuge. We used to have this guy who would run around when called for services and yell “church, Church Church” lol. Some times I catch myself doing that. Been a long time but some stuff still sticks with you.

BWJ

As I read more and more about the Book of Revelations, I realize how accurate some of the words relate to the times we are living in. Wars and rumors of wars, Famine, all kinds of sickness, lawlessness, hate, weird weather occurrences, and especially where it speaks of advancements in technology that have never been seen before.
And a lot of the implants for payments that they want to put in people’s arms are to me the mark of the beast. The Bible states no one can buy or sell without the mark. It could even be a tattoo bar code on the skin.

@Tearfuleagle

That is the way it should be. The church is the last place on Earth that should be un-welcoming. The church is called a “Sanctuary” for a reason. In fact, a sanctuary literally means a place of refuge or safety. It should also be welcoming. (With a few exceptions like people trying to take the church down, take advantage of the pastor or their people and causing chaos).
I Attended church even before going to prison but didn’t go every Sunday. In prison I went 3 times a week. Every opportunity to get away from some of the jerks in the dorms.

I certainly understand that, but in today’s political climate we have people trying to create end runs around the Constitution and and the rule of law.

I go to a Southern Baptist church and have been for years. No one has ever said anything to me and actually one of my supervising officers goes there. That being said I keep a low profile lol

@Facts
I attend a church so big that most people would not know you if you went there for 100 years. I do not participate in extra activities and just attend occasionally and then leave then service is over. I only greet someone if greeted and try not to stand out.
Sad it has to be that way but that way I can attend and not have someone find out about me and do the “Un-Christian” thing and rat me/us out as not being welcomed.
I understand the safety aspect of it, but not like I am teaching sunday school. But I saw a guy one time they asked to come up to the stage and tell his story about getting out of prison after 21 years because of a murder conviction. Everyone clapped and gave their support for his future. Do you think any of us would get that same encouragement?