I cannot believe that you would have the guts to air a show like that! I know that you do not wish to hear the truth, as it has already been offered to you, but I will give it to you anyway. I don’t care whether you listen or not. I am content with sharing my personal experiences, and will leave the accountability of your actions in your hands, where it will remain.

There is no mistaking the fact that the Family is not the place for everyone, but that there are those that seek to bring down and destroy a way of life that I love and cherish is beyond my comprehension. I don’t see how anyone who calls themselves “normal” would seek to degrade another soul who has chosen another path of life. If what you have is truly worth something, then please be content with it, and respect those that have chosen a different path.

I have some friends in “The Family” that have since moved on and chosen other walks of life. And those that have moved on and are content with what they have chosen I deeply respect for having made a choice to do something that they feel suits them. I have no problem with this.

It’s having someone that was previously happy and fulfilled turn bitter and who shares their doubts continuously, not resting till you also become unhappy and unfulfilled that bothers me. I respect their lives, and the lives of all those that have chosen their path-why is it a problem for them to return the respect? I’ve lived in the Family my whole life and I know that the Family is the place for me. I see no need to go anywhere else, as I have seen many others choose other walks of life, and I know I wouldn’t be happier doing the same. In the Family I have found peace, love, happiness and a bond with my co-workers that I treasure more then a meaningless career in becoming a member of society that simply goes through the motions each day because she has no motivation to expand her horizons and help others who are less fortunate.

I’ve given of my time, energy, and efforts to teaching others about Christ. I respect those who have chosen a path different, and simply ask the same from them. I only wish that those who have left The Family will be content with living the life they do. I know that they believe in what they have chosen to believe, and only ask that they allow me to believe in peace, rather then become bitter, resentful, and antagonistic about a life that I love to live.

I still love them, and don’t undermine them for the choice that they have made. Each must stand alone accountable for what they have chosen in life, as each of my friends must, and I don’t love them any less for it. But do not by any means spend your time trying to undermine or discredit the path I have chosen. I know what I stand for, and am willing to give my life for it. If you choose to undermine what I live for, then I pity you, as no soul can be truly happy without accepting the truth.

The truth of the matter is that I live a happy and fulfilling life, giving of my time and energy to help others, and I will continue to do so. My prayer is simply that you too will find contentment in your life, as well as somehow accept the truth of the matter that you have spoken of.

I cannot change the facts which I see and experience every day of my life. May God help you to one day see and accept the truth, that which bring peace…to believe in Jesus, and accept Him into your heart.

From a child who loves God and wishes for all those who will to love Him too, Sophia (18, in Europe)

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