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In 2005, I was 13 years old and my family had just joined R.C. is pretty controlling. And I cant thank you enough for the lovely story that you wrote to us yesterday about how your church and clergy loved and cared for that woman church member who was an alcoholic and who wasnt clean and sober. My guess is not because RC Jr has a long history of feigning submission for the sake of appearance. I respectfully disagree. I think that is the kindest thing I can do for them as they are the weaker one/s in this regard. I am an old-school Southern Baptist who feels Christians would do well just to leave alcohol alone (period). Either we publish the comment unedited and then respond on-blog encouraging the commenter to read our explanation of why we think codependent is not a good term for abuse victims. I hope he gets help I really do. I stand corrected. Velour wrote: In other words, my daughters brain tumor was a disease that was not caused by her behavior or the behavior of those around her. She just didnt mention it, and she didnt need to. It is a complex topic and there are no easy answers, as weve seen on this thread. Barbaras comment on Friday at 5:40 p.m. But that wouldnt be Godly Submission. Christiane wrote: Plainly put so-called support programs are overrated. Till I found TWW & SSB. The ideal situation IMHO is to get him out of ministry entirely and get help for his family so they understand alcoholism. I agree that he should be put out based on his ongoing chronic abuse behaviors, some behaviors that have not been mentioned here (including his abuse of alcohol which has put kids in harms way). Ive been a ligonier for years . People need to wake up. That prison sentence was suspended and he was remanded to 1 year active adult probation. Spinderella Sproul web article. Perhaps you missed Barbaras comment on Friday at 5:40 p.m. to H.U.G. Their brains truly dont work. This issue of RC Jr having suffered tragedies (the loss of his wife in 2011 to cancer, the loss of his daughter in 2012), has been brought up here and elsewhere repeatedly. In most cases those sins were nothing more than they wanted to leave his church for another church. Is this text taught or preached in churches? No, I am not talking about recovered alcoholics who repented of embracing patriarchy. Its all part of that raising the bottom thing you claim to support. Very true. Churchill might not be the best example; according to his daughter, he drank less than commonly believed. I had already read your first comment about Barbara and codependency. Do you realise how offensive that is? He passed out at the wheel. He should be fired. Actually, their chirping is far more natural and more beautiful than the cash register at the book store. Sproul Jr.s case raises. I am not the least bit surprised by this [RC JR using an adultery site] as its commonplace in alcoholic behavior and something that is covered in treatment and on-going recovery programs. Instead she said ha ha and discussed kicking him out of the church, complete with scripture verses to justify the deed. It wont. Jr's church in Virginia, Saint Peter Presbyterian Church. I am glad that Al-Anon has helped you. Through the connections we had made a lot of lives were changed. But I dont think Sproul 2s substance abuse (he is an adult) disqualifies his father from serving in the clergy. I am an old-school Southern Baptist who feels Christians would do well just to leave alcohol alone (period). Several of my friends in high school were killed by drunk drivers. and Rank awarded by Divine Right Hath the Most Privileges of All. Hitting bottom helps. . H.A., However, I dont believe their marginal successes in any merit the sort of dogmatic enthusiasm you give them. OK, thats not what I said or believe and since when is getting someone professional care for their problems dogmatic? How much can I eat and not gain weight? Why do you feel its necessary to malign a godly servant like RC Sproul as if he is in some way responsible for his grown sons actions! Disfellowshipping someone who refuses repentence and change should not be a life sentence as it is not so in scripture. Ditto for medications, which may need to be changed to find the right one. Sadly those poor folks he advised not to take their medicines were far more intelligent and realistic than Sproul Jr. That feels like another put down and Im really uncomfortable with it. Yes, job loss should happen for Sproul 2, but with the church directing him and supporting him into treatment. So I was only saying what the Bible says. The average age of a Sproul family member is 74. I have already done that. The guy is not repentant until he is caught. I am glad that you found resources. What RC-Jr did was jump from one denomination to another so he could continue in his own ministry, and the denominations do not respect one anothers defrocking (although they usually respect one anothers ordinations). But at the age of 15, R.C. Or would you see the situation differently? Unfortunately, I think he's a psychopath. Talk about a great way of destroying the faith of children! I know people, who are close to me, involved with St. Peters I love and miss dearly. Sorry to burst the bubbles of any here who revere RC Sproul Sr, but as the old adage goes The nut doesnt fall very far from the tree.. . Sproul, founder of Ligonier Ministries, theologian, author, broadcaster, teacher, and pastor, died December 14, 2017. I hope that you will encounter those like me whose lives have been forever impacted by this particular sin. You cannot change your past, nor can I, nor can Rcjr. Sproul, theologian, pastor, and founder of Ligonier Ministries, died on December 14, 2017, at the age of 78, after being hospitalized due to complications © 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 - The Wartburg Watch. Unbelievers have often accused Christians of Dark Ages thinking. But for a professing believer to attack other believers in such a manner is disturbing. Eventually I found assurance in my peace. 1. RC Jr was also addicted to tobacco, in the form of an even nastier habit, chewing, but eventually gave it up. If that is the case, the person who says, Aw, come on. But there is very good help for many problems that has helped and changed peoples lives. I dont really remember seeing anyone in this thread say they are anti- treatment. "I try, like most of us, not to be easily offended. Velour wrote: Yes, she and I are in agreement on that point. I am in Silicon Valley, as you know, so I know all of the groups and organizations that you have mentioned. Getting a DUI at St. Peter Presbyterian Church was no big deal and driving on a suspended license was also no big deal. With the prevalence of addictions, including in women (and that includes older women), the solution in my opinion isnt to kick them out of the church but to come alongside them and get them (and their families) help. and me: That is what I was responding to. The county health plan and hospital also has appointments for people who cant afford private care. Obviously, alcohol can cause neurological trauma, but it is unreal the amount of alcohol the people I saw who actually ended up in the hospital were drinking. An argument stands on its own. Some here believe that people with addictions should be kicked out of the church. We were the only church for many miles around who had a CR group. I shouldnt have used the term unpleasant because Al-Anon isnt that at all. Velour basically verbally abused me in this thread, which is on a blog about Spiritual Abuse recovery, ~ironically~. I do not believe that an addict should be thrown out of church. So Ill start to believe that RC is repentant when he contacts me personally to confess and repent of all the damage he caused me and my family. He is still employed and has his children. He is going to end up dead or lifelong in prison if he does not get serious help, and the fact that his family and colleagues contribute to his continued drinking behavior implicates them as well. 1 Corinthians 5:11-13. I think solid Christian formation is far more productive and healing than the miserable anecdotes I hear about of Church discipline which seems so negative and punitive and results in public SHAMING, something that is very destructive for any person Velour wrote: My specific concern about Barbaras comment, and others like it, is thats NOT how substance abusers are supposed to be handled. In my professional life I both treat and work integratively healing disease with nutritional therapies- including those who have undergone transplants due to chronic substance abuse. This rare disease is profoundly disabling and usually results in an early death. Letting him remain in the church passing himself off as a Christian does not help him hit bottom. Since you have been impacted by alcoholism, please consider going to Al-Anon. Im also responsible for furnishing Dee with the MADD letter. At some deep emotional level if I hear self medicating one more time used to minimize reasons, effects or societal responsibilities of alcohol abuseArrrgghh. My trying to save him from the pain of his choices only made things worse. If Sproul Jr is going to go dry in the culture he built or helped to build in the first place, then hes going to have to have the motivation and gumption to change that entire culture. Someone else posted about Stephen King. Generally will not drink around them. ), We tell our readers that we prefer them not to use the word codependent when describing victims of domestic abuse. Sputter. And what about all of the other people in the pews who watch that go downwho have problems? The point to this story is that alcohol, for some people, is almost invariably destructive and those that love them have a limited ability to help them. You intentionally ignored what I posted. Is this ALSO the teaching of the rest of the SBC concerning Who died on the Cross? My mothers brother died of alcoholism. Blog owners can run their blogs how they like. Anger, no. The problem with your narrative is weve seen it all before. Drunkenness is also condemned. (If someone already said this, apologies. Having been raised in a highly abusive alcoholic home (My mom) it sickens me sometimes to read about the love and compassion we should have for the addicted.And for the we are all just sinners crowd your ignorance is truly sickening. I was looking for that recently. If he Sproul gets clean and sober he will probably ditch many ideas that he used to justify including patriarchy. Wow, Deb. Dr. R.C. I cannot add to or take away from Gods Word. Velour I dont know if you suffer from reading comprehension problems in general or are just having a bad day. We do not support this book or his return to public ministry.. I fully believe that, if hes agreeable to treatment, that down the road that he should be willing to make both private amends to the people he harmed and public amends at churches where he caused harm. They dont either. I read this website often . When and if the program successfully completed, I would have fewer reservations with a pastor returning to the pulpit, as long as other behaviors are not present. That he is not qualified to serve as a pastor given his abusive history of church members, former church members, and other disqualifying behaviors; In 1968, Dr. Sproul was teaching philosophy and theology at Conwell Theological Seminary on the campus of Temple University in Philadelphia. Sproul, Jr. Steps Down from Ligonier Ministries and Reformation BibleCollege, RC Sproul Jr Is Now a Convicted Felon Alcoholic and Is One Step Away From a Tragedy, RC Sproul Jr. Avoids Prison, Takes Plea Deal for Driving Drunk With Kids, https://relevantmagazine.com/god/rc-sproul-jr-suspended-ministry-after-admitting-visiting-ashley-madison/. No, we have theological differences about how people in the church with addictions should be handled kicked out. That is my understanding of what you are saying. I dont get your reasoning on any of this. It really was an answer to prayer, and it wasnt the clinic that I originally picked out after an extensive internet search. Why do so many people not realize they are doing what Paul refers to here in II Cor 11 19-21: For you, being so wise, tolerate the foolish gladly. Sharon Ann Sproul Sharon Ann Sproul, age 58 years, a resident of Rt. And regardless of your answer, if people in his sphere (church) are aware, but ignoring the issues, then they have something to answer for as well. It was a general comment about a general topic which has been discussed before and no doubt will be again. So someone asked how can sitting in the pews help a recovering alcoholic. I draw the readers particular attention to Dees phrase: treated by those who are not overly impressed with the Sproul name. Not sorry I did, either. My father also struggled with drinking, he could and did say some of the most God awful things to us kids etc. And having said that, I dont think I care to re-visit this thread to read any more new comments. And let me say one more time-you are so good at this kind of thing. We dont have money for the hanger-ons those that are faking it bla bla bla bla bla bla bla. More of Anne Lamotts conversion story: http://ontopofgiants.blogspot.com/2012/06/anne-lamott-on-her-conversion-to.html. Each situation is different. So maybe it calls for a TWW update? Do they choose their friends among other heavy drinkers? Wonder what will happen to churches or SBC leaders if they are not willing to sign off on this resolution? He really didnt deserve it, & my Mum, who worked up to 3 jobs & permanent night duty as a Nurse to bring us 3 up without him, didnt deserve that life, though she never never complained. It is ASTOUNDING to me that Christians make excuses for a TWICE DEFROCKED PASTOR. Many people including women secretly struggle with addiction in the church. I do not support enabling R.C. He was fired from the local/regional, and the local/regional bore the lawsuit and payout of the woman. This blog is filled with stories of just the opposite. His father most definitely CAN keep Jr. from standing in the pulpit. Without Srs support Jr would have had no choice but to seek another vocation in 2006 after his defrocking. Many of us then turned to the church for compassion, thinking it was a safe place for full disclosure, only to be abused there too. There is so much more to Scripture than just Matthew 18:15-17 when it comes to dealing with people with problems. Perhaps cushion the fall but still let them fall. The last time their PCP prescribed a pain killer without knowing the patients drinking habits what problems with the med did you notice? There doesnt appear to be any agreement in their doctrines at all. Ive seen the terrible impacts of alcohol abuse in my family, beginning with just a beer at the picnic to full-fledged alcoholism with many consequences. God gave me a second chance, and Im very grateful! 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