Berylblue
You couldnot have been as nice as me,what you experienced within both congregations is also world wide ,remember the scripture you will know my people by the love they have amongst themselves.
sorry that you wernt a recipient of the same said love which most people have heard about,be happy that you never became close to anyone otherwise they may have persuaded you and yours to stay,remember this also what you saw was fickle friends and false friendships within the congregations,the abuse of power you saw also you experienced nepotismn which is aomewhat rife throughout the organization,your generosity is welcome here but,you will be required to love everyone and receive back the love you so want to give and show,you may start by loving yourself ,or maybee giving to a needy person not conected to the borg ,as in a down and out (tramp ) as there for the grace of god go i,
thanks for your posting you will find many loving friends here.
agape love and welcome