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Category: Why We Left

Why We Left

This section contains brief autobiographies written by former friends and workers about their personal lives and experiences which led to their decision to leave the 2×2 church.

“Recent Exit Stories” were written recently OR were written by authors who recently left meetings.

“Other Stories” were written in the years up to 2000 (approximately).

The authors of the documents are former followers of this church (called Ex-2x2s).

There are two categories of individuals who were formerly associated with and affected by this nameless church.

Some embraced the church and its teachings as adults. They are the “Latecomers,” or “Adult Joiners.” Most were “born and raised” in the church from birth. They are the B&Rs. These are divided into two factions.  Some accepted the church teachings for themselves. (b) Others rejected the 2×2 church and never became a part of it. Key to Notations:

  • (D&R) Divorced & Remarriage
  • (Conv. Ground) Associated with a Convention Ground in some capacity (owner, grew up on one, etc.)
  • (Author) of a book about 2×2 church
  • (Ex-worker)  Former preachers for 2×2 church

Abuse of Younger Workers

Excerpt from Dot Berry’s story, … Read More …

Candid Observations, Ex-Worker, Why We Left, Writings

Ale, Karen (Boyd)

Leaving the Work and Finding … Read More …

After 2020, Ex-Worker, Why We Left

Allen, Hod

My Journey to Worthy I’ve … Read More …

After 2020, Ex-Worker, Our Stories, Why We Left

Anonymous Account #9 

I professed through Merlin Howlett … Read More …

2000 to 2020, Child Sexual Abuse, Convention Grounds, CSA/SA Stories, Why We Left

Benjamin, Lyle

My story goes back to … Read More …

After 2020, Our Stories, Why We Left

Bijzitter, Gerben (Netherlands)

Nederlandse versie hieronder.  (below you … Read More …

After 2020, Ex-Worker, Our Stories, Why We Left

Boelter, Tim & Beth (Laswell) (SA)

Letter to Jim Price, September … Read More …

2000 to 2020, Child Sexual Abuse, CSA/SA Stories, Why We Left

Brown, Lisa Lynne 

I am 4th generation B&R. … Read More …

After 2020, Child Sexual Abuse, CSA/SA Stories

Brown, Michael

My Sexual Abuse Story This … Read More …

After 2020, Child Sexual Abuse, CSA/SA Stories, Our Stories, Why We Left

Child Relinquishment through Dr. Wally Baldwin

By Sherlene (Ramey) Eicher “Once … Read More …

2000 to 2020, Our Stories, Why We Left

Coleman, Elizabeth

My Journey out of Spiritual … Read More …

1980 to 2000, Author Accounts, Our Stories, Why We Left

Cooke, Bart “Bo”

Time to Talk In the … Read More …

After 2020, Child Sexual Abuse, CSA/SA Stories, Ex-Worker, Our Stories, Why We Left

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