Independent Fundamental Churches of America

Cult-like control is subtle, some not encouraged to think independently

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on March 9, 2015. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor One of the first friends I met at UCCS believed her hair was under angelic protection. If she cut it, she thought her body and soul would be open to demonic attack. My friend attended an Apostolic Pentecostal churchContinueContinue reading “Cult-like control is subtle, some not encouraged to think independently”

The UnBoxing Project: Defecting from a cult

Liz was part of our network that helped Racquel and Ashley as they left the cult environment of the First United Pentecostal Church of Colorado Springs. Here is her perspective. Photo: Wil C. Fry, creative commons license. Image links to source. Nearly two years ago, I received text messages from Eleanor about a friendship betweenContinueContinue reading “The UnBoxing Project: Defecting from a cult”

What happened when we protested former BJU counseling director Jim Berg

Editorial note: I wrote this opinion and organized this protest in a personal capacity. The views and opinions expressed here are my own and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views or positions of any of my employers. A couple of weeks ago, I organized a group to protest Jim Berg’s “Christian Growth BibleContinueContinue reading “What happened when we protested former BJU counseling director Jim Berg”

Discredited BJU counseling director Jim Berg to speak in Colorado Springs

Source: BJU.edu Editorial note: I wrote this article and organized this protest in a personal capacity. The views and opinions expressed here are my own and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views or positions of any of my employers. Recent investigations by the organization GRACE revealed last December that Bob Jones University hasContinueContinue reading “Discredited BJU counseling director Jim Berg to speak in Colorado Springs”

Why do you say you left fundamentalism?

A van with the Bob Jones University logo in the parking lot of Grace Bible Church in Colorado Springs, spring 2013 | Photo: Eleanor Skelton The biggest question that surfaced during the series on why I left fundamentalist Christianity was: “What do you mean when you say you left fundamentalism?” I’m mostly referring to theContinueContinue reading “Why do you say you left fundamentalism?”