House Divided by Religion

[PotterWatch]

I haven't read through all the replies, but I wanted to stress that Messianic Judaism is NOT Judaism. They are recognized by Jewish and Christian groups alike as being Christian.



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No bread actually doesn't mean no yeast. It means nothing made with flour and water that took more than 18mins from the time it was mixed until the time it finished baking. It also means nothing made with leavening. The five grains that are forbidden during Pesach (except in things like kosher for Passover matzah); are wheat, oats, barley, spelt, and rye. Many people depending on their background also add corn and/or rice, peanuts and legumes to the list of things that are not kosher during Pesach.

 

[lockedhearts]

I was raised a Christian, I do not attend Church regularly, but I pray and I believe.

I also do not get creeped out easily, this truly creeps me out!

I also was married and the idiot cheated on me (he had no clue I had a good friend that was an attorney)


So, with that said:

1) I agree that while this may not be an actual "cult" it certainly is "Cult" like enough to scare the bejeezus out of me

2) My ex stayed out all night, ONCE, I knew what was going on no matter what lie he had told me.

3) My ex also refused counseling, I hung in there for the sake of his children, my Step Sons.

I would see what he says tonight when you confront him, but honestly, I think he is likely having an affair with a woman he met at this "religious" meeting.




Personally, I would get my ducks in a row and divorce him and protect yourself and the kids.

 

[coloradochick]

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After being gone all day and everything else you told us about what is going on, this is what makes you mad? He'd have his things waiting for him when he got there nice and tidy on the front step ready to load in the car so he could be on his way (If this was my DH) This wouldn't be tolerated. Life is too short and apparently he has figured this out and is making the best of it on his end. You and your children deserve better. Good luck I hope it all works out for you and the children.

 

[PotterWatch]

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I agree!

 

[MagsC]

Wifezilla wrote:
You don't have a religion problem. You have a selfish jerk problem

I have to agree as well. I hope things improve for you, however that has to happen.

 

[saddina]

Lawyer, now.

It means nothing that you want to work this out he doesn't. Now unless you want your girls thinking they're less than a man because that's what daddy's friends say, get them out. You know something's deeply not right, and frankly this is NOT the man you choose to marry. I had a husband turn suddenly devout the day we found out we were having a baby. Similar thing, suddenly nothing was "Christian" enough for him (yes he knew we had differing faiths). Either find the strengh to leave the controlling jerk he's become, or else see what his new dogma does to your children. Sorry but he's already gone too far.

Add: Anime is an art, when it's good. Sadly there's alot of bad anime exported to the US.

 

[jeaucamom]

I haven't read through all 11 pages but I am familiar with Messianic Jews and they don't stay out all night and they don't backstab. As for all the rest, I know you don't agree with it and that is your perogative. But please at least try to see his motivation in doing what he is doing. He is trying to follow his faith in such a way that he thinks will please God, and he is trying to run his family in such a way that will please God and bring salvation to his household. It is useless to debate the truth in what he is doing because people are going to have opposing viewpoints on religion. Just please don't lose sight of the fact that he loves you and truly believes that what he is doing is for your and your children's benefit. It might make having discussions about this easier if you truly believed his motivation was out of love and not to control you.

Please try not to focus on what you are "losing" per se but on what new traditions you can create.

 

[PaulaJoAnne]

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Not at all; where we are heading. And we do understand those differences.
Please do read the OPs notes throughout the thread. There is a fair amount of info that you have missed.

 

[Mandalina]

I am sorry you are going thru this hun, it sucks.It does creep me out and makes my hairs on my neck stand up reading your post though.I am also leaning towards cult like activity, and the reason they cant find someplace to worship is bc of that.
I dont have any wise words but I can offer you

 

[CityGirlintheCountry]

You might consider opening a bank account that does NOT have his name on it anywhere. Start shifting money over for you and the kids should something happen. Even though you say he doesn't do money well, if he is on the account he can siphon it off and you will be screwed.

Good luck. It sounds fishy.