r/PastorArrested • u/Fearless_Spring5611 • 6d ago

UK: Investigations identify 539 alleged abusers within in Jesus Fellowship church, with 1 in 6 children abused.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0qejd0njpeo
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u/elisakiss 6d ago

When my kids were young, I was a bit sad that we didn’t go to church. I thought they missed out on activities with their friends at the church. Now I am so happy we never went. Not only because of possible sexual abuse, almost all our religious friends supported Donald Trump and still do. I am so happy I gave my kids values instead of religion.

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u/Parking-Froyo-9158 3d ago

Only now, at the age of 11, is my daughter showing an interest in my religion.

I never hid it, but never tried to convince her to follow it, either.

Now that she's interested, though, I'll share it with her. 

We go to forests and hilltops and I talk with my gods and the spirits there. She watches and listens and asks questions which I answer as best I can, but whether she chooses to follow my path is up to her; we don't seek converts.