tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5074971821134550671.post5419147332412456181..comments2023-04-05T05:42:04.441-07:00Comments on Ruminations from the Temple: Of Sheep and WolvesLiz Henderson (Hendel D'bu)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04633416677421015136noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5074971821134550671.post-32911586935802318002012-03-07T14:46:22.261-08:002012-03-07T14:46:22.261-08:00It's enough to make one weep with every mentio...It's enough to make one weep with every mention of the shepherd/sheep metaphor. ;-(Mama Cachenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5074971821134550671.post-72170116891060524302012-03-06T22:02:52.547-08:002012-03-06T22:02:52.547-08:00Wow... yes, that's my experience alright.
I ...Wow... yes, that's my experience alright. <br /><br />I realize I'm still working through what we experienced. I never thought I'd be outside of a congregation and happy about it, but that's exactly where I am right now and beyond thankful that the L-rd took me(us) out. <br /><br />Excellent post, my friend!Ari C'ronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18237061501219999281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5074971821134550671.post-72930333819690808382012-03-06T20:56:26.783-08:002012-03-06T20:56:26.783-08:00I have fallen to this as well, sadly more than onc...I have fallen to this as well, sadly more than once. I heard someone say once, that the definition of terrorism is "to control by manipulation and fear". That is certainly what is being done. Spiritual abuse, by that definition, is an act of terrorism.Netanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15346072159464893156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5074971821134550671.post-57054302113192263742012-03-06T13:11:00.459-08:002012-03-06T13:11:00.459-08:00I believe G-d wants us in community, not only for ...I believe G-d wants us in community, not only for the protection it provides us, but for the venue it presents to us for service. But when community's leadership begins abusing it's members, they are not only abusing their office, but the very people they should be shepherding. They leave the community member no choice but to leave the community. Oftentimes it is safer outside the hallowed walls then inside.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10303158468677858608noreply@blogger.com