| Author | Message | ||
     Anonymous |
I AM A CATHOLIC AND I WAS GOING OUT WITH A BOY WHO WAS PART OF THE 2X2 CULT. IT IS AN ABSOLUTE BRAINWASH. THEY ARE LIARS AND ANYONE WHO IS IN SHOULD WAKE UP AND GET OUT. WHAT KIND OF LIFE ARE YOU LIVING? WHO EVER SAID MAKEUP AND JEWELLERY ARE "EVIL", AND WHAT'S WRONG WITH PANTS. NOTICE THE MEN CAN DO WHATEVER THEY WANT.....IT'S A WEIRD ASS CULT IF YOU ASK ME. | ||
| Free |
It definetely looks like a "weird ass cult" from the outside. But if your perspective is from one who was raised in the Truth, it looks normal. At least when you're with the saints, which is basically anytime when you are not working or in school. There are NO other acceptable times to be away from the fold. Kids raised in 2x2 feel very awkward at school. It's really a type of mental torture. You either keep to yourself and be "weird," for the "privilege" as is fitting for a child of God, knowing that any pain you are going through will be rewarded tenfold in heaven, or you try to fit in (which can be hard due to being deprived of normal ("worldly") knowledge and norms). But if you try to fit in by laughing at an "off-color" joke, playing basketball with the non-believing guys after school (God forbid you look at a cheerleader!), or going to a movie, you will surely have guilt about it afterwards, because you were a bad testimony to the world. "If I'm really a believer, I wouldn't have done that. The preacher/leader's son would not have gone to a movie. I may go to hell when I die if I don't repent (change my ways)." I joined ("professed") when I was 17, comimg from a non-believing family. I joined with some school friends after one of our peers joined after being converted by his employer. None of us (8) were from very religious backgrounds. So the only "Christianity" we knew was from 2x2. Wow, real Christians don't have TVs or celebrate Christmas. Women don't cut hair or wear pants. And all those "rules" about appearance and enterainment choices. I was with them for over 10 years (more than half of the time leading a double life). I initially (first 6 months) enjoyed the fellowship. They were friendly and warm. But then, because I didn't try too hard to follow these arbitrary rules, I was perceived by the leaders as not being committed to Christ. I started saying, not too quietly, that there is nothing wrong with voting in government elections (which is banned in this thought-controlled fellowship). I was going to law school and was a big fan of the US Constitution. I was brought up to believe that it is your obligation as a citizen to vote. Plus, I follow politics and knew who I preferred to be my president (or senator, governor). I began to be seen as a threat. That and my drinking got me excommunicated. Ten years gone, I am happy and at peace. My friends (the 7 of them) are still trapped there. And they married into second and third generation families and now have kids of there own. They're stuck. What a f**ked up place. I am, Free | ||
| Anonymous |
Hey guys! I second that wierd and freaked up. It's easier for them to stay than to have the courage to get out. Staying is the weak and cowardly thing to do if they know the truth about it all. I was one of them but now I'm free, too. Anon --- DUMP the guy! It'll mess up your life big time if you continue! RUN LIKE HECK IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION! Lots of good "normal" guys out there. | ||
| VICKI (216.104.75.148) |
RUN LIKE THE DEVIL>>CUZZZZ THATS WHO YOU ARE MESSING WITH. AFTER BEING RAISED IN THIS CULT I HAVE BEEN MESSED UP OVER FIFTY YEARS.!!! | ||
| Anonymous (157.89.46.110) |
http://professingproboards16.com | ||
| Anonymous (157.89.46.110) |
The group is very traditional. Once you profess, you are expected to make "changes" in your appearance and living. | ||
| VICKI (216.104.73.149) |
I professed for my Mother to make her happy...but my believe system just didn't let it settle on this church of 2X2's...so for many years I didn't go to church although I belived differently than the 2X2's...I thank the LORD and my job and a Christian Supply Store paved the way for new knowledge | ||
| Anonymous (157.89.46.110) |
Professing people can have low self esteem. They are taught to hate "self". They preach against human reasoning and claim that "God's way" cannot be found or understood by human reasoning. Depression and anxiety is found among many professing people. My social skills were stunted in this group. I felt so inferior. I was so shy. Unhappy youth.Trying to fit into a perfect way. Working my butt off to be better than "the world." | ||
| Anonymous (157.89.46.110) |
Growing up, I gave the group too much time and attention. I didn't give God any attention. I couldn't see above this group that held itself above other groups as the only "true" religion. | ||
| Anonymous (157.89.46.110) |
I don't care if you think the "truth" is a cult or the only true way of God Jesus established. You have to agree that this religion (some call it a way of life) is quite demanding! | ||
| Vicki (216.104.73.149) |
Anonymous when did you belong to the 2x2??? 1955-1985 for me. I just turned fifty and for the first time I can find peace in GOD....but sometimes that old stinkin thinkin comes creeping back and I have to remind myself...oh yeah...it is GRACE for we are saved..JESUS did die for me and I am saved!!!!! AMEN!  | ||
| meg (meg) New member Username: meg Post Number: 2 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 63.249.15.32 |
I grew up close friends with a neighbor girl who was a 2x2 born and raised. I never knew what "religion" she was, as she of course never gave any details, much as I tried to get them! She had a serious stigma in school as being the girl who dressed weird, etc. She left the "church" 5 years ago now. She recently told me that it takes about 5 years to get through the devastation of leaving. All of her friends and family turned their backs on her. She called it a cult, and it is. The more I learn about it the more I wish I'd realized what she was going through as a child. The reason people don't just walk away and get over it is the same reason it is so hard to walk away from in the first place, no matter how miserable your life is. Mind control. Pressure to conform. Threats of eternal damnation. I feel terrible that there is such a destructive subculture living right under the surface in America. I feel even worse that I was not there in a more substantial way for my life-long friend, who must have endured such a lot her entire life. And I am elated that she is finally free. |
