In the book, Page mentions the approach of The Power of Positive Thinking , suggesting that it really does work. But then, so were a lot of things about our lives that we simply learn to adapt to in the best way we can. After all, in many human cultures, people have had as little choice about whom they married as about what religion they were expected to practice. I think that, as Fringers, a lot of us maintain our basic good will toward the church even though there are things about it that we don t like or agree with. Recently I sent my faithful unbeliever message to Dale Broadhurst, and this is part of his response.
Abuse is abuse period.
I'm so bummed. I will try to come back later. But I will throw this in because I thought it was fascinating, and I don't care if my trainer walks by, lol. My bro who is in your stake, Peggy, was talking about a real adultery problem in their ward. It seems to have reached epidemic proportions and the bishop is pulling his hair out.