What Caused my Depression

[SkepticalDaniel]

I posted a while back that I had a depression on this forum. Now, I think it will only be fair if I explain why I had it and specifically what caused it.

It all started when I was 17 years old, and I inadvertently discovered a website called www.jesus-is-savior.com, which is a KJV (King James Version) only Christian website. This particular site is run by a mysterious man by the name of David J. Stewart. Anyway, the webmaster was just very dogmatic, pontificating and judgmental, teaching that his teachings of the Bible were right and everyone else is "of the devil". Me of course, being naive and easily manipulated at the time, became frightened and actually began to believe what he said. Over the years, I eventually lost my faith because of the depression, and since then, have become a Pantheist.

If there are any KJV-only Christians who may be reading this, please understand that I don't have ANYTHING against you, in fact, I actually love the KJV Bible very much, as it's a wonderful piece of literature (in fact, I have two KJV Bible's in my possession, as well as one on my E-Sword Bible.)

 

[Hieronymus]

Woe unto the false teachers.
I'm very sorry to hear what you wrote.
I hope you will eventually be able to look past this.
It may well turn out to be an important lesson.

 

[Rzim]

I declare myself free as a result of Jesus upon a cross crucified and rose up 3 days later. He sets the captives free. I seek that freedom i find it and im greatful for it. I realized i had to accept what Jesus offers and pleading blood head to toe it is coming to pass in mighty fashion. I had to surrender my doubts and fears into his hands by faith. I professed it to my Lord and i knew he would take it. I just didnt know what to expect and that was where i missed out for a while. I had a vision of what i thought healing should be. Once i let go of my vision and pleaded for his, things began to get better. Im describing joy unspeakable. Salvation is an inside job. Jesus said it is finished and i believe him on that. Scripture is my go to. Its my spiritual leatherman. My brothers and sisters are my crutches when im wobbley. I may find myself weary and tired and he gives me rest when i ask. His faithfullness is the only thing i am certain of in my life. Its hard to be more verbal on it than that because its so deep seeded in my soul. I get awe struck digging into what i know i wanna give away.

 

[SkepticalDaniel]

Woe unto the false teachers.
I'm very sorry to hear what you wrote.
I hope you will eventually be able to look past this.
It may well turn out to be an important lesson.

Thank you for viewing this. It's just a little hard to move past what this dude has on his site. Just the quotes from his site, as well as the behavior of his sycophants are almost unbearable.

 

[vinsight4u]

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[vinsight4u]

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[Johnnz]

Walk away from him. That dogmatic legalism ends with condemnation and a denial of the real freedom of the life of Christ. Being KIng James only speaks of an uninformed dogmatism.

John
NZ

 

[SkepticalDaniel]

Walk away from him. That dogmatic legalism ends with condemnation and a denial of the real freedom of the life of Christ. Being KIng James only speaks of an uninformed dogmatism.

John
NZ

It's just hard when it's been a huge part of your life.

 

[alsughasoughaiuyfygh]

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