One Down

I am really happy. Today my darling and I faced a crisis. We talked
it through and made a right decision. She had to leave her church, we
called the dean of her seminary, and he felt the same way. It was an
inquisition. They wanted all the church elders, and their wives
versus her alone (they would allow her 20 year-old sister though!).
That is not fair, that is bullying, it is not fair in a church and it
is not fair anywhere else. The dean of the seminary also said it was
not Scriptural, unless she wished to stay in the church. The
surprising thing is that her pastor was ok with it. I think he
realized that perhaps he made a mistake. Here was a sheep and he was
a spiritual father, and she was leaving his fold. I am glad that
things worked out this way.

She was so worried, no, she was scared and frightened of the pastor
and the elders. That is not normal. That is wrong. She should have
been welcoming the chance to explain to them. But fear is not the
right attitude for a Chrisitian relating to her church.

Anyhow after things were done, it was a huge relief. A large load was
lifted of our shoulders. And I think now the stress is lessening and
the healing can begin. I share her optimism that things can improve.