Unfortunately, Jeff, that "fellowship" is relegated to other Christians. When I left my "Church", I lost every friend I ever had, and one remarked that I was "the dog that went back to his vomit." (Hebrews). Most former friends said they'd pray for me, and I'm sure they did, but organized religion, by definition, is exclusionary. I prefer the unconditional love of the unchurched.
Unfortunately, Jeff, that "fellowship" is relegated to other Christians. When I left my "Church", I lost every friend I ever had, and one remarked that I was "the dog that went back to his vomit." (Hebrews). Most former friends said they'd pray for me, and I'm sure they did, but organized religion, by definition, is exclusionary. I prefer the unconditional love of the unchurched.
Unfortunately, Jeff, that "fellowship" is relegated to other Christians. When I left my "Church", I lost every friend I ever had, and one remarked that I was "the dog that went back to his vomit." (Hebrews). Most former friends said they'd pray for me, and I'm sure they did, but organized religion, by definition, is exclusionary. I prefer the unconditional love of the unchurched.
Amen!