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The Sushi Bandit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 12:21 PM Original message |
HELP: My friend's Wife is becoming a Fundie |
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blue cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 12:23 PM Response to Original message |
1. He should tell her of his concerns now. n/t |
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Norquist Nemesis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 12:24 PM Response to Original message |
2. Sadly, if he's just now worried it may be too late |
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acmavm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 12:25 PM Original message |
Oh dear, give the poor guy my sympathy. My daughter is |
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Taverner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 12:25 PM Response to Original message |
3. Fuck I don't know what to say |
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ayeshahaqqiqa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 12:26 PM Response to Original message |
4. If she's not too far gone, |
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DURHAM D (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 12:27 PM Response to Original message |
5. I am currently reading John Dean's new book. |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 12:27 PM Response to Original message |
6. cult deprogrammer? |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 12:29 PM Response to Original message |
7. tell your friend to start with this website- |
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dave123williams (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 12:31 PM Response to Original message |
8. Hold her head underwater 'till she comes around to your way of thinking. |
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barb162 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 10:58 PM Response to Reply #8 |
40. LOL |
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n2doc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 12:32 PM Response to Original message |
9. Maybe see if he can get her to change churches? |
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longship (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 11:50 PM Response to Reply #9 |
43. Yes, United Church of Christ. |
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NotGivingUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 12:44 PM Response to Original message |
10. Religion eliminates critical thinking...which is 'their' goal. |
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TallahasseeGrannie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 12:45 PM Response to Original message |
11. Here's my biggest advice |
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elehhhhna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 01:01 PM Response to Reply #11 |
77. EXCELLENT advise. 5 stars. |
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Ravenseye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 12:48 PM Response to Original message |
12. Couple of thoughts |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 12:52 PM Response to Original message |
13. If she's still not too far gone, give her a copy of |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 12:57 PM Response to Original message |
14. Before she starts reading Left Behind books, she should know that LaHaye |
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BuhByeChimp (246 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 01:00 PM Response to Original message |
15. So he isn't going to church with her? |
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glitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 01:04 PM Response to Original message |
16. Fear is what is motivating her to accept the brainwashing. |
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Norquist Nemesis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 01:15 PM Response to Reply #16 |
19. Yes, and no |
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glitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 03:20 PM Response to Reply #19 |
25. I think generalized fear leads people to need "support" in the first place |
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Bonhomme Richard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
17. She is missing something important in her life and............. |
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porphyrian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 01:13 PM Response to Original message |
18. Why'd he marry her and does she know or care that he has a... |
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LouisianaLiberal (848 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 01:21 PM Response to Original message |
20. Fundamentalists believe that the man is the "decider" |
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readmoreoften (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-23-06 02:13 AM Response to Reply #20 |
65. I agree with this 100%. This would be my game plan: |
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MamaBear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 01:25 PM Response to Original message |
21. This could take a long time. |
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renate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 01:19 PM Response to Reply #21 |
81. wow, what great advice! |
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RedStateShame (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 01:25 PM Response to Original message |
22. The minute she goes into conversion speech, ask her...... |
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sinkingfeeling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 01:27 PM Response to Original message |
23. Get her to read, at least the first chapter, of 'Stealing Jesus' by Bruce |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 01:28 PM Response to Original message |
24. Okay, here's my advice, based on my experience. |
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NNN0LHI (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 03:29 PM Response to Original message |
26. Is she currently seeing a shrink and taking psychotropic drugs? |
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The Sushi Bandit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 04:31 PM Response to Reply #26 |
27. She has seen shrinks and taken anti-depressants |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-22-06 05:22 PM Response to Reply #27 |
59. That may be part of the problem. |
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ken-in-seattle (195 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 12:35 PM Response to Reply #27 |
76. The mentally ill and the brain damaged are attracted |
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Ilsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 04:40 PM Response to Original message |
28. Try to get her to compare whatever progressive ideas she has left |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 04:46 PM Response to Original message |
29. He better start watching the checkbook.. Fundies |
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calico1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 04:51 PM Response to Original message |
30. Based on my experience with former |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 05:38 PM Response to Original message |
31. First thing: stop giving her money, and protect their assets. |
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karlrschneider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 05:44 PM Response to Original message |
32. Time for some "tough love" |
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Seabiscuit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 06:36 PM Response to Original message |
33. Sounds like he waited too long. File for divorce and get out of Dodge. |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 07:26 PM Response to Original message |
34. i would secretly consult w. a divorce attorney |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 08:05 PM Response to Original message |
35. I don't wonder that he's frightened. |
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NVMojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 08:07 PM Response to Original message |
36. I feel for him ...I've had dealings with the god-luving folks involved |
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The Sushi Bandit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 10:56 PM Response to Reply #36 |
38. Please elaborate on Calvary |
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SheWhoMustBeObeyed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-22-06 03:31 AM Response to Reply #38 |
45. It appears to fit the profile of a cult - check this link: |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 08:08 PM Response to Original message |
37. What is it that she lieks abt the church? A lot of ppl are drawn to the |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 10:58 PM Response to Original message |
39. Give him this picture to share with her |
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RagAss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 11:04 PM Response to Original message |
41. Paxil 40 mg per day...get her to a Doctor. |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-21-06 11:13 PM Response to Original message |
42. Shoot her! Put her out of OUR misery! n/t |
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onager (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-22-06 02:50 AM Response to Original message |
44. Check out these testimonials! |
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The Sushi Bandit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-22-06 03:18 PM Response to Reply #44 |
47. Thanks for the greatlinks |
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NuttyFluffers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-22-06 04:37 AM Response to Original message |
46. what if secular/atheists created an exorcism rite? |
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FUGW (237 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-22-06 03:29 PM Response to Original message |
48. He should go with it and point out all her hypocrisies along the way. |
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FUGW (237 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-22-06 03:32 PM Response to Reply #48 |
50. I've changed my mind, he should shove a stake in her heart and move on. |
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jonnyblitz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-22-06 03:39 PM Response to Reply #50 |
52. LOL |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-22-06 03:30 PM Response to Original message |
49. Maybe she will point out the error of their ways and be thrown out! |
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leftofthedial (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-22-06 03:37 PM Response to Original message |
51. while she's at one of the cult meetings, |
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Mayberry Machiavelli (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-22-06 03:42 PM Response to Original message |
53. Umm did they go to this church together, so he has some idea what |
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The Sushi Bandit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-22-06 03:58 PM Response to Reply #53 |
54. She has been going for a few months without him |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-22-06 04:00 PM Response to Original message |
55. I had a friend who joined Cavalry Chapel in Orange County, Ca. |
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citizen snips (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-22-06 04:12 PM Response to Original message |
56. it might be too late. |
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kick_them_hard (134 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-22-06 04:22 PM Response to Original message |
57. John Dean's new book |
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mikelewis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-22-06 05:07 PM Response to Original message |
58. May I suggest a simple solution... |
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Arugula Latte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-22-06 06:28 PM Response to Original message |
60. A relative's wife turned fundy on him (he's not religious). |
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Klapaucius (135 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-23-06 02:32 AM Response to Reply #60 |
67. Divorce might be the most likely outcome... |
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The Sushi Bandit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-23-06 02:02 PM Response to Reply #60 |
69. Ouch!!! |
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undeterred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-22-06 06:52 PM Response to Original message |
61. I worked with a man whose wife became a Jehovah's witness |
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The Sushi Bandit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-22-06 11:53 PM Response to Original message |
62. Kicking this for more thoughtfull comments |
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raysr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-23-06 01:31 AM Response to Reply #62 |
63. Throw her under |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-23-06 01:38 AM Response to Original message |
64. Joel Osteen is a great alternative |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-23-06 02:17 AM Response to Original message |
66. Copious amounts of '72 Grateful Dead & any books by Robert Anton Wilson. |
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Alexodin (243 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-23-06 03:11 AM Response to Original message |
68. Coercive persuasion is the technical term for brain washing. |
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The Sushi Bandit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-23-06 06:15 PM Response to Reply #68 |
70. What about them believing in "Revelations" and prophecy.. |
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Alexodin (243 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-23-06 11:11 PM Response to Reply #70 |
73. That is a very big question. |
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sarcasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-23-06 06:49 PM Response to Original message |
71. If my wife were to go any more to the extreme right there may only be one |
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Jack_Dawson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-23-06 07:00 PM Response to Original message |
72. Is she a "Stay-At-Home-Mom"? |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 12:12 AM Response to Reply #72 |
74. Staying at home with kids IS a job. |
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Jack_Dawson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 12:11 PM Response to Reply #74 |
75. No Thanks! |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 01:04 PM Response to Reply #72 |
78. "I" am, basically, a stay at home mom... |
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elehhhhna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 01:08 PM Response to Original message |
79. A ggod friend's hubby became a Mormon once... |
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opihimoimoi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
80. Nearly all religions have a recruiting system. Some go house to house |
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noonwitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 01:25 PM Response to Original message |
82. The last thing he should do is get all Jerry Cruncher on her! |
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Sir Jeffrey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 01:44 PM Response to Original message |
83. There is a proven scientific process he can take to solve this... |
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CanSocDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 02:25 PM Response to Original message |
84. My younger brother... |
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