Comments on: Making decisions about ‘Christian’ Organizations

By: irene

irene — Fri, 21 Feb 2003 07:24:09 +0000

Working (or staying) with Christians can be a minefield… I’ve found it hurts worse when things go wrong, because we tend to expect our brothers and sisters to extend grace and kindness. When that doesn’t happen… it’s very disappointing. I’m sorry this had to happen, Bene. Hope it never does again.

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 21 Feb 2003 07:07:42 +0000

Thanks for the insightful story, Bene. Top notch blogger, you are!! Keep it up!

By: danmcc

danmcc — Fri, 21 Feb 2003 00:16:05 +0000

To all you people that work in professional Christian organisations, I don’t know how you do it. I have worked in secular organisations my whole life and I guess the difference is that criticism or conflict in my workplace doesn’t impact on the core of who I am.

Then I see churches and other professional church organisations and people have no concept that the context is different, that words and deeds and actions are personal in a much different way.

Thanks Bene.

By: Paul Felwock

Paul Felwock — Thu, 20 Feb 2003 23:47:13 +0000

It sounds like you have trouble interacting with people and stabalizing your emotions. I can’t be certain though. Have you considered professional counseling? I get the feeling that this is a cry for help on your part.

Hello “Paul Felwock” of Bloomington Indiana
Your ‘address’ has been re-directed.
Troll on! BD

By: Darryl Dash

Darryl Dash — Thu, 20 Feb 2003 17:44:48 +0000

What a sad story. Thanks for sharing it.

Why do people think that Christianity equals bland niceness? Thank God that Jesus had a spine.

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 20 Feb 2003 17:15:11 +0000

Wow. I really appreciate you sharing that. Also, I wish I could give you a hug.