This is an HOA of a church rooted in unhealthy beliefs. A sample of "Our Beliefs" from the associated church's website...
"22. We regard Christian marriage as a lifelong covenant before God which requires the continuous loyalty of the man and the woman toward each other. Any breaking of the marriage bond is a result of sin and causes human suffering; therefore it is the duty of husband and wife to meet all frictions, offenses, and disagreements with a humble, forgiving spirit that persistently works for reconciliation. If at any time the stability of their marriage is threatened, the couple is to seek the counsel of a pastor, of other spiritual leaders in the Church, or of other professional Christian counselors as soon as possible before any other action is taken."
and section 24 flat-out states "our children are the property of the Lord Jesus Christ." Not your kids, not autonomous humans-in-training, but property of their deity. Creepy ownership language.
This is an HOA of a church rooted in unhealthy beliefs. A sample of "Our Beliefs" from the associated church's website...
"22. We regard Christian marriage as a lifelong covenant before God which requires the continuous loyalty of the man and the woman toward each other. Any breaking of the marriage bond is a result of sin and causes human suffering; therefore it is the duty of husband and wife to meet all frictions, offenses, and disagreements with a humble, forgiving spirit that persistently works for reconciliation. If at any time the stability of their marriage is threatened, the couple is to seek the counsel of a pastor, of other spiritual leaders in the Church, or of other professional Christian counselors as soon as possible before any other action is taken."
and section 24 flat-out states "our children are the property of the Lord Jesus Christ." Not your kids, not autonomous humans-in-training, but property of their deity. Creepy ownership language.
https://www.moravian.org/2018/06/moravian-covenant-for-chris...
Not exactly a place I'm eager to send a check.