Submitted anonymously
The ability to conform does not create or equal community. Empowerment and inclusion in community values the individuality of a person. I am more than the abuse I experienced, a story or a cause. My identity is not founded on the small part of my life where there was victimization. The expression of my identity is greater than a role within Training In Power.
The cult of the personality creates dictatorship. This church and state cult is dichotomous to democracy, feminism and freedom of speech. Vigilantism, bonding on abuse and a narrow world view does not empower the individual in this teaching system, of Training in Power.
The preciousness and perceived importance of this church and teaching is out of balance. The teaching itself creates this in a number of ways; primarily by its lack of inclusiveness and that it is not grounded in reality.
There are too many secrets, this abuse where privacy and secrets essentially equated the violation of human rights in the past, is replicated in the cloistered training: doctrine, teaching, policies and practices.
I am not holding an opposition stance, of an us / them dichotomy, which does not promote peace. I am a free thinker. I do not harbour any resentment or begrudge anyone the right to practice their freedom of religion, in the church Training in Power: A Spiritual Journey of Service.
I ask that you look at the doctrine, beliefs, and practices that anathematize anyone who has a difference of opinion about your church. Especially the ideas of dying or losing consciousness or, any other fear based threats that are propagated if people choose to leave on their own free will.
Freedom of choice, (name removed by request)