My Experience

[aegsm76]

I am always baffled when people mention "the organization". I have attended several different churches in several parts of the country, due to moving. I always focused on my local church as opposed to "the organization". The organization did not seem to have much influence on me. Certainly not as much influence as my local pastor or church.
Therefore, I am always baffled when the organization is blamed.
I too have noticed people being "fake" or "plastic", but I am not sure how "the organization" has anything to do with that. I have ran into plenty of fakes from other organizations.
Glad to hear that you are in a place where you feel better now.

[sandie]

Your experience sounds familiar, it comes close to my own.

I did the blind obedience to the rules in the beginning which nearly cost me my marraige, my family and friends.

God sees these things, He knows the heart and all the surrounding issues we face in and out of any church.

I've found God to be more faithful then I could have possibly imagined. Just as it sounds you have.

Keep looking to Him, "trusting Him with all your heart and leaning not on your own understanding".

[scotty]

Originally Posted by aegsm76

I am always baffled when people mention "the organization". I have attended several different churches in several parts of the country, due to moving. I always focused on my local church as opposed to "the organization". The organization did not seem to have much influence on me. Certainly not as much influence as my local pastor or church.
Therefore, I am always baffled when the organization is blamed.
I too have noticed people being "fake" or "plastic", but I am not sure how "the organization" has anything to do with that. I have ran into plenty of fakes from other organizations.
Glad to hear that you are in a place where you feel better now.

Bingo !