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Janean Gay's avatar

Amen and thank you 🙏 💔🥰. I was abused and have started writing my story on my fb about a year ago. I’d already lost every friend from the cult when I left it just over 10 years ago. I’ve lost more since speaking out. And I couldn’t agree with what you’ve written more. I too will never be silenced again .

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Jonathan McLernon's avatar

I'm so sorry to hear of what you went through! It's tragic when people feel their very identity and salvation is at risk by the truth being exposed. It shows how deeply a broken system can affect people.

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Wendy Alcorn's avatar

A huge thank you Jonathan. You have painted a very clear picture with your words that many of us have seen since Bruergate & it's an ugly picture that is not improving...☹ Wendy Alcorn

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Jonathan McLernon's avatar

Thank you! It's tragic that it's not improving, for a long time I had hope that some sense would come back into the picture, but I think it's clearly not going to happen with this ministry.

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Sue Brown's avatar

Thank you, Jonathan, for writing so eloquently about the shock and heartbreak that so many of us experienced. And for continuing to share because nothing has really changed.

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Jonathan McLernon's avatar

It's just sad to think that nothing has really changed for the better, particularly on the ministry side of things, and they're the drivers of this, the crisis, the cover-up and the refusal to budge.

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Karol Lawry's avatar

100% !! Very well written. These are the cold hard facts! Who would have thought?!!!!

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Jonathan McLernon's avatar

Some days, I still kind of shake my head and wonder about how this could be real

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Hugh keith's avatar

Thank you and courage to share what you feel in your heart ❤️ We appreciate what you are doing to support the victims and bring the abuse of power and corruption to the forefront.

Hugh

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Jonathan McLernon's avatar

Thank you Hugh! I sure do appreciate the support 🙏

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David Driussi's avatar

Thank you Jonathan for your words which give a clear picture of how our faith and trust has been broken; not our faith in God but in the doctrine and commandments of men. Your all-inspiring words resonate with so many of us who are struggling to find a way through this crisis and who are desperate to heal from many forms of abuse. 🙏

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Jonathan McLernon's avatar

Thanks David! I'm glad it was helpful!

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Doug Stearns's avatar

Thank you for your honest assessment.

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Jonathan McLernon's avatar

Glad it was helpful, thank you for the encouragement!

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