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When my parents returned from the field for the last time, they had no place to stay. So they came to stay with me in my little bachelor pad.
Without wishing to blow my own trumpet, lets just say the terms of accomodation were very generous and almost every need was catered for.
At the time, I rode a motorbike (as well as riding a bike) and one day my lawnmower broke down. So I asked my father if I could borrow the car someone else had given him, to get said implement to the repair shop.
His reply was "No! It is God's car".

Perhaps I am overly cynical based on years of exposure to interesting theology, but I wonder if one was to ask said organisation to open the coffers for assistance to aforementioned conference one might hear "No! It is God's money".

Then again, if you don't ask you don't get and if thee does, please tell us how you get on .

I think this is one of the reasons so many of us feel we are of no value. We were not part of God's ministry. I do thank God that my parents did put us first, but I know many parents who did not. At boarding school we definitely were told we were in the way of God's ministry if we didn't act correctly. We also were told we had an obligation to be the next generation of missionaries, we didn't even need a "call" just being MKs made us obligated. Interesting that some staff at boarding school knew what God wanted but never realized how terrible God feels about abusing children.

Bemused I am very sorry your Dad has such a narrow view of god, I wouldn't like that god either. From listening to Boz's talk he know and understands why so many MKs want nothing to do with God. There is a link on the new thread I started.

Not exactly sure where to post this but just heard the Royal Commission is on lots of news now, especially conservation commentators who want pedophiles locked up for good. Anyway if you are connected in any way to sexual abuse involving Australia living abroad you might want to consider checking out the Royal Commission. I know of an organisation called Braveheart and it deals with pedophilia and will send a link as soon as I find one, otherwise just type in Braveheart, I just can't remember the woman's name who started the organisation. Just had to get this off, have to run. Full stop.

Check out bravehearts.org.au/

This organisations was started by Hetty Johnston in 1997. Her daughter was abused by a grandfather. It is based in Strathpine, Queensland, a suburb of Brisbane, and have offices in several states in Australia including NSW where Crossview (NTM) resides. If you were abused in connection with Crossview (NTM) she might be able to help get your message to the Royal Commission. I don't know if they can help but this organisation is big business in Australia. Full stop.

This looks interesting. Will put some thought into this. Looks like things are moving Downunder ..

http://www.snapnetwork.org/http_www_smh ... 2cm6s_html

This is worth a look. Julia Gillard actually meets victims of child abuse by a religous institution at her official residence (The Whitehouse Downunder).