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Your ex-church family sounds like a bunch of cheerless people. . Vesta Van Voorhis DeKalb County, Illinois Deaths, 1843-1992 Death, Burial, Cemetery & Obituaries U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019 City & Area Directories U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019 City & Area Directories U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 Court, Governmental & Criminal Records RC Sr should have called his son to repentance and to make restitution to all the families hed abused. When asked we can offer suggestions where they might find help. I do agree that people wont change unless they want to. Both men have left a trail of shattered relationships. I love this story. We all grieve over our grown children when they inflict pain on themselves and others knowing that most of the time our help is rejected. So Velour, I ask you to please withdraw your false statements about what we do on A Cry For Justice. Lea wrote: Hi Julie Anne, Sproul Jr. didn't hurt himself, his kids, or anyone else when he was operating a vehicle in an intoxicated state. No excuses. Another time I may share a miracle that happened in my family members life. A probation department typically makes a written recommendation to the judge about the course of treatment, that includes professional treatment. Treatment can help only those who reach rock bottom. When there are cover-ups to protect the leader, whole families shunned because they dont like the church, those are certainly red flags. After the alky refuses to cooperate, which most drunkards do (sorry for substituting the Dark Ages biblical term), what then? OK, where I live most alcoholics go to in-patient treatment. We have to be humble to accept help, especially if you think you should be a perfect Christian. Why? But I was serious and stood my ground, even though back then I was usually quite shy around older guys. I know several individuals who consume large amounts of alcohol on a regular basis and seem to have normal lives and hold down great jobs or are self employed. I know the story, but need someone willing to come forward, even anonymously. The 19-year old mother died, leaving s two-year old without a mother. First I do not agree that it is the churchs responsibility to have any medical opinions about people, or try to channel them into any treatment options, or to espouse any particular medical opinions as the official opinions or procedures of the church. This is not cruel. If you think that is hateful, your gripe is with the Bible not with me. context is key to understanding, though, dont you agree? I responded to your comment with a quote from RC Sproul, but the comment is not yet visible, probably because of the words Sproul used. What a hateful thing to recommend that be done for someone with a serious substance abuse problem. [Update 3/28/19 10:20 am: I have added a couple of tweets. Hi VELOUR, Now that Ive been spending more time reading what they write, I am shocked that they have any platform at all. IMO, some things about the so called Dark Ages were not all that dark, and this idea is one. The proper course of action is to not enable someone and to get them into a treatment program. If you had to be stuck on a desert island with one of three guys, The type of fatalistic Calvinism taught by Sproul certainly had an impact on Sproul Jr. Is Sproul Jrs behavior the fruit of being so close to that teaching? During all my time of distress, nobody in the church was there for me, whether inside or outside a brick building with a cross and steeple. Sproul, Sr.), http://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/guilty-conscience/. Im impressed to now discover that there are multiple Celebrate Recovery groups in the Ft. Wayne area: http://www.celebraterecoveryfortwayne.com/ Open Discussion Page, I believe you missed the intent of Dees post. Isnt there some kind of authoritative oversight in the Presbyterian denomination? Sproul 2s drinking. He DOES speak of a time to cut off fellowship with a believer who does not repent of sin when someone goes to him about it. And when I did, it helped. Robert Sproul passed away on December 14, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. Her parents didnt get to see her graduate from high school or college. I guess its the just people who have suffered who understand. As others have pointed out rather than enable RC2, RC should have insisted no special treatment be given to RC2 and thus forced RC2 to hit rock bottom. In time, this changes for the better. That was not my post or quote. Please be assured that I didnt use the phrase Hurting people hurt people combatively, but I wont deny it may have been unwise. I remember a few times (fewer than the number of excommunications, of course), someone was also publicly welcomed back at a worship service and biblically restored to the body. Hes on audio stating that when he went into court the next morning, he had no memory of the previous evening and didnt even know if his boys were alive or dead. Putting your own estimation of the weight of those actions simply show that you have a misperception of Gods holiness by thinking the bar of the law is set so low that your sins arent as repugnant as someone elses. I wont go into too much what I was told when I moved back in by my church family, abandoning God, letting the church down, not having the mind of Christ, succumbing to the world, loving my family more than loving God etc. I agree that Sproul 2 shouldnt be enabled by his father, Sproul 1. IMO, any so called Christian who is not angry about this needs to take a good look at their own heart. 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. I have and it can be a beautiful thing. RC Sproul Jr has destroyed the lives of quite a few people with alcohol, especially young men who are insecure in their manhood. We did not do that with the lady in question who was going on and on about codependency. which is not that far off base: he needs to be born again as this persistent pattern of behaviour shows he is NOT regenerate and is NOT in Christ at all. throw him out of the house. Actually, yes, several people have never mentioned treatment. We went over this last night. :'(. Its all part of that raising the bottom thing you claim to support. The atonement was made by the human nature of Christ.. Thanks for your response, thoughts, and viewpoint. You chose to believe your wrong assumption about Barbara and me. Sproul, Jr.s case. When she died, the church (silently) bore all the funeral costs. But I have not seen anyone say, Kick them out of the church! Edit Search New Search Filters (1) To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, Death Info and Locationeven a guess will help. UPDATE: Please note, I have removed and exchanged the original statement which was posted below by request of the author. I, too, am very disappointed with the black hole into which this thread has disappeared. I see that, Velour. I hope his (second) wife and children get help to take care of themselves around his alcoholism and learn how to set boundaries with him. I try to steer clear of saying something that might offend someone like, but I could tell that one of my comments somehow triggered the abusive experience memory of another poster, so I did my best to clarify my comment rather than double down and magnify the confusion. There is more than one issue going on with RC2: alcoholism, spiritual abuse, unrepentant heart, etc. With all humility and compassion I am sorry for your tragedy. I have and it can be a beautiful thing. Are they defensive about their drinking habits, ever ready with an excuse even when one is not needed, sensitive to perceived criticism more than most? There is no gradual progression or build-up. ignore the fact that he was, in fact, treating his depression. They all knew that by inviting Jr into their pulpits in their churches and at their conferences it would buy them favor with the old man. She was wise enough to divorce him and move across the country. It is crystal clear. If Junior makes the same mistake that the drunk driver who hit us did, R.C. Im not expert enough to know what the truth is in that area. @ Velour: Celebrate Recovery does not advocate divorce. This includes the situation mentioned in this blog about a clergy family with substances abuse issues, to the point of endangering others. I was thanked earlier today by one of the TWW lurkers who struggles with alcohol and was terribly upset by what was said about people with this condition. My first thought was this seems unrelated because of the alcoholism, but Scott brings up a good point about being put out. I know that mans wisdom can only carry one so far. I am so relieved to be out of my ex-NeoCalvinist church/cult too. If so, login to add it. and me. H.A. You sure about that? either lived in a town with toxic waste problems or went to a school that had toxic waste problems. I sustained a skull fracture (from which I could have died had I not undergone surgery quickly), broken toes, a broken pinky, as well as several fractured vertebrae in my neck. I wouldnt wish spiritual abuse on my worst enemy either. Friend your comment made me weep. Society meanwhile needs to jerk peoples licenses away from them and remove them from their jobs when necessary including withdrawing staff privileges at the hospital or refusing admission to the pulpit much less being a truck driver-all of it. For R.C. Jack wrote: That is probably because some of us have been following RC1 and RC2 longer than others. I have been to bars with friends and had tea and nobody cares. Given what a big deal his arrest was it's surprising to me there hasn't been hardly any further word about his status since then. He is still employed and has his children. For me these people are PURE EVIL!! This includes parishioners suffering from alcoholism, or female parishioners suffering from a desire to read scripture in public. If you think that is hateful, your gripe is with the Bible not with me. Whatever issues he has and whatever wrong he has done, he is still a human person in need of help, the RIGHT KIND of help. Thank you, Christiane, for your wise words. How does keeping an alcoholic in the church help that person, or, more specifically, rid them of the alcoholism? They should be more vivid. But to just say that someone with a drinking/substance abuse problem in the church should be publicly humiliated is NOT how substance abuse is supposed to be handled or treated. Finding resolve amidst the dissonance of "churchianity". Sr. cant make Jr. stop drinking. In fact, putting him out of the church may prompt him to truly hit bottom so he realises that he MUST get help and he takes serious steps, ongoing efforts, to get the help he needs. Or at least Ligonier Ministries. He has used his position of authority and harmed people. Talk about a great way of destroying the faith of children! I agree with this. No doubt RC Sproul Jr is breathing a huge sigh of relief that he will not have to face a full criminal trial before a jury. An alcoholic likewise has little or no control over his drinking by definition. Barbara wasnt saying that RC Jr should be thrown out of the church because hes an alcoholic (although some might argue driving drunk with your kids in the car might qualify). Nobody kicked her out. Actually, at the end of the day he was responsible for his choices. However, that is how I see that particular passage: social danger to others, or more than looks and testimony. Call me an old fuddy-duddy, but I will upset folks if I keep talking catch you on the next TWW piece. I feel as though I was being unjustly attacked by her. As the kid of an alcoholic & as a (former) wife who had her husband arrested (& convicted) for drunk driving I have to admit my patience with problem drinkers is very very thin because of the levels of devastation they inflict on others. I still think Im justified in taking offense by such a term. The legal issue with Sproul 2 is that he wasnt diverted to the substance abuse court which dealt with misdemeanors and he was being charged with felonies. My own experience with a probable was one night when I was going down Orange Ave in Anaheim at night. Velour, I said haha about the typo which the authors of this post had inadvertently made in the text of their post. However, I would get nervous during youth group meetings where real sinners: drug users, violent criminals, former gang members-were brought to share their testimonies. On the other hand, theres nothing compelling me to take insulin. I dont recall ever treating Velour in that fashion. That is where God met me and my family member. It has been unopened for a month now, waiting for the opportune time to celebrate. 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. According to his own theology, it does not. @Velour, now Im getting your Dark Ages polemic. The record of his life, the record he created and boasted about in his own sermons and publications, the record he established boozing it up in front of his church members, proves that RC Sproul Jr has been abusing the booze for many many years prior to his personal family tragedies. And Velour, theres no need to go over the issues again. Since yall are medical people, is alcoholism a disease? @ okrapod: I dont know if that is a churchs role or responsibility. The writer Anne Lamott, a recovering alcoholic, writes about going to a black church in Northern California when Anne was not sober. There is a difference. Sorry. I dont support enabling him. If that's the case, then Albert Mohler is one of the most radical Social Justice Warriors in evangelicalism, doing a 180-degree turn from his 2014 debate with Jim Wallis on the subject. But unless you are the owner of the blog its not okay for you to tell someone else to stop responding to you. There is no gradual progression or build-up. I am sorry to complain, thankyou for sharing about your Dad, Brian. But with my Christian friends and family I am often second guessed. The recidivism statistics bear this out, and the treatment programs are just as disappointing. She is a white, non hispanic female registered to vote in Seminole County, Florida. R C is 23 degrees from Jennifer Aniston, 24 degrees from Drew Barrymore, 25 degrees from Candice Bergen, 28 degrees from Alexandre Dumas, 22 degrees from Carrie Fisher, 34 degrees from Whitney Houston, 23 degrees from Hayley Mills, 23 degrees from Liza Minnelli, 21 degrees from Lisa Presley, 23 degrees from Kiefer Sutherland, 23 degrees from Bill Veeck and 28 degrees from Brian Nash on our single family tree. This comment seems especially relevant. This only applies if you are a member of the in-crowd. I dont like others to speak for me. I think that was what Barbara was in part advocating for up thread. As for Presbyterian oversight his denomination defrocked him in 2006. I got what Deborah meant when she said addicts cannot be helped, but the other lady who replied to her took that remark the wrong way. I dont really remember seeing anyone in this thread say they are anti- treatment. Most people in this thread are staying on topic in a civil manner . your anger is showing, yes. Vastly different things. Many Christians are allowed to live a double life because we are afraid to confront. Has that been reported on or discussed? Shirley Ann Downey Sproul passed away November 9, 2016 in Tucson, Arizona at the age of 84. Velour, that person you know may believe that we banned her from A Cry For Justice. I agree with you that the judge probably ordered that Sproul Jr. go to some 12-step recovery meetings, as that is normal what the probation department would recommend in their report to the court. and me that she believes that people with addictions should be kicked out of the church and that the problem and H.U.G. She was married to Howard Sproul who . leads to much worse compulsive drinking. from her years of alcohol abuse. Velour wrote: He excommunicates entire families for the alleged sins of just one family member. Remember Ashley Madison? It may be all they can do to get help. We are very fortunate to have these services available for people who cant afford them. The solution to spiritual abuse isnt to cast aside what the Bible commands the church to do, its to obey the Bible. This gives the full context (thanks to Daisy): I see now that verses 12-13 do indeed deal with the issue of putting an openly rebellious, unrepentant professed believer out of a church. We really need to drop it as this point. Robert Charles Sproul was born February 13, 1939, in Pittsburgh, the son of Robert Cecil and Mayre Ann (ne Yardis) Sproul. That of course is subjective and christian people will disagree on what is help and what is enabling. It is natural for a father to want to protect a child from the consequences of their actions but at some point in time when the child keeps doing this the parent has let them experience the consequences. He had never slept through an earthquake before even the small ones. For myself, since I do not know the other persons circumstances, I have no plans to undercut what someone says by alleging that they appear to have been hurt in some way. John was born. If RSJ confessed his sin, repented of it, and was restored to the Body of Christ, Hallelujah! The road to Mendota was very long and wound sharply through thick woods. Youre wrong. I havent even been posting much to this blog in the last few months. Those who do so are implying there is some correlation. Correct me if Im wrong! In fact most drunk drivers are pulled over by the police not because theyre driving recklessly, but because theyre driving abnormally slow. We are obliged to do the right thing in intervening for OUR sakes as well as theirs: because we are human persons too and our day may come when we are the overwhelmed and in need of the mercy of others. Wow, Deb. The one thing we learned is that you cannot change someone else. And even if they remain in their brand of the church, its a pretty poor imitation of Christianity: all surface appearance and no substance. I agree with you, Daisy, that churches should not be giving crummy advice to people. Over the years we formed connections with hospitals, rehabs, special schools. Some here believe that people with addictions should be kicked out of the church. This wasnt a little bit buzzed. @ refugee: If Junior makes the same mistake that the drunk driver who hit us did, R.C. 1 Corinthians 5:11-13. So I would be cautious about over-emphasizing secular, mainstream, or Non-Christian solutions and treatment to hurting people, whether they are alcoholics, or are suffering from domestic abuse or from depression, or whatever they are undergoing. Congratulations to your daughter and family, Darlene. Drinking and driving is SO DANGEROUS! Its a form of blackmail. http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/State-AG-files-13-felony-counts-against-Contra-11220366.php. Had she been confronted and expelled from church, none of this would have happened. H.A. Please pardon me for saying this, but from the tone of your comments, it seems as if your reaction was more to go to war with Barbara than to try to find out what she actually meant. I repeatedly posted that to you last night. This is not a hill to die on and one of the purposes of the blog is to understand the point of view of others. My thing has always been to understand that the addict is probably hurting others and thats not OK. There are ways to handle problems that other denominations use that dont involve this evangelical shoot-from-the-hip kick them out response. The proper course of action is to not enable someone and to get them into a treatment program. Family helping an alcoholic usually does not help. Its good that you told your parents about it, and its good they protected you from further harm. However, it is not the same as a disease which is not brought on by the choice of behavior. His emotional and psychological issues are not the result of his being an alcoholic its the other way around. I find that the best part of blogging. If not again, according to Christ Jesus, Himself it would be appropriate for the local body to withdraw fellowship. http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/. I think Velour was confused by a post I put on my Daisy blog. Im not entirely sure why its considered relevant by Velour in talking to Barbara about RC Jr., though. We can be His hands & feet to a hurting soul, we can listen without telling, we can confess our faults to others so they understand they are not alone, we can give anonymously to people & not tithe to a church. You have no clue what I know about substance abuse, 12-step programs, etc, based on my comments here. Sproul is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of fifty-seven years, Vesta Ann (Voorhis); their daughter, Sherrie Sproul Dorotiak, and her husband, Dennis; and their son, Dr. R.C. Many people including women secretly struggle with addiction in the church. The next tweet shows a message from Pine Hills Church when I inquired if their church is charismatic and asked about the denomination. it did sound harsh, didnt it, sometimes getting angry is the first step out of depression . Good on you, Velour, dear sis. He has been through enough pain without your unfounded accusations and threats even that if his son hurts someone it will be on his head . A different opinion here, perhaps, or a different way of looking at this. As someone who was severely injured by a drunk driver (see bottom of the post), I dont appreciate your he who is without sin diatribe. (And the same goes for HUG where he contemptuously described me as righteous. I take Barbara and what she stated. Amen! Staying in it helps no-one, including himself. And I use the analogy deliberately, because it has just about all of the dead-end singularities from which no light can ever escape: Thats why a Guild Navigator is indispensable when folding space. She told H.U.G. The last time their PCP prescribed a pain killer without knowing the patients drinking habits what problems with the med did you notice? An honest pastor will say, Im sorry, but Im not qualified to give you advice about that, but that would be a rare pastor. Its fine for you to decide that YOU want to knock it off. Not that it has anything to do with alcoholism, but many adult children of my acquaintance will never step foot in a church again because of the toxic teachings of RC Sproul Sr., RC Sproul Jr, and like-minded men who espouse the same teachings. He passed out at the wheel. I sure hope that church members or family members uncover the rest of the sins that have been covered up at St. Peter. Joining another church across town was never a good enough reason. They can clarify their views here. That a pastor is a drunk, is reason enough for the Congregation to fire him. (And the same goes for HUG where he contemptuously described me as righteous. We do not support this book or his return to public ministry.. New TWW post. They didnt get to attend her wedding or hold their grandchildren. I erred in previously responding with, As far as anyone can tell it hasnt been reported on. Spinderella Sproul has reported on this but the specifics on RC Jrs probation terms seemingly been difficult to come up with. Sproul, Jr., has done harm to many, including his own children. He was married to Vesta Ann. You need to start your own blog really as you now look to me as though youre acting as gatekeeper/moderator here. When there are cover-ups to protect the leader, whole families shunned because they dont like the church, those are certainly red flags. spiritualsb@gmail.com. Please explain to us how her logic is flawed. He needs a skill-intervention by those people around him. What are you agreeing with Barbara aboutthat all people with serious problems that require medical intervention and treatment should be publicly humiliated in a some kind of Salem Witch Trials II hearing? Okrapod is a doctor Vesta Voorhis Sproul (age 84) is listed at 347 Bellview Pl Sanford, Fl 32771 and is affiliated with the Republican Party. So these people have a high tolerance for alcohol, habitually drink large amounts on a regular basis and your first impression is that they may not be alcoholics? Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. What I came back to say is that just as most Christians, churches, and Christian teaching is naive and ineffectual at tackling domestic violence, alcoholism, depression, and many other issues, that secular counseling or mainstream mental health treatment does not always work, either. None of the doctors ever diagnosed the root of my problem. I stand corrected. RC Jr needs professional help and Ive already said so on the Spinderella blog. I am sure that Sproul Sr. paid for that. Sproul, Jr. has a serious drinking problem; This story cuts too close to home. Barbara wrote this response to H.U.G. Instead he said the charges against his son were fraudulent which meant he was basically accusing everyone of being liars. I was even on anti-anxiety meds for a few years. All this to say, I am so very glad you survived! The Bible among other things, is used to provide nourishment to ones soul, to give guidance, to provide proper understanding, to strengthen faith, to provide hope, and to give us examples of the love of God, that we may sincerely do likewise; also to establish order within the body of believers. Hopefully an intervention can be done on Sproul 2 and his minor children can be removed from his care since he is a danger to them. However, I do appreciate your emphasis on treatment. Sure enough, car driving very slowly and deliberately down the wrong side of the street. I think they probably know what works and what doesnt. I think the way these churches do it IS called accountability groups where people are urged to confess everything to the group and Im not sure what happens next . Tullian Tchividjian and Fortress Press: Dont Legitimate Second Chances Require a Real Track Record of RepentanceFirst? I was not laughing at alcoholics. Now I can look back and say, How in the world did we not see how destructive their theology and community was?. We all toasted to the bride and groom with a glass of champagne. Velour wrote: I posted my earlier reply to you too soon and I didnt answer your point. Wow! Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel in Sanford, Fla., and first president of R One from RC Sproul, Jr., verifying where he currently attends church. The county health plan and hospital also has appointments for people who cant afford private care. How do you see it different from me? It was a general comment about a general topic which has been discussed before and no doubt will be again. but only if the person is dead serious about sobriety. But they also need bona fide help from people who know how to deliver it and are trained in it. 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