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Geisha, In answer to your question, "So, what are we going to do? Legislate theology we don't like? It would just be replaced with something else." I have a few ideas, and I know that as high as these goals might be, I think we might be able to make a good stab at some of them – 1) Provide the other side of “the story,” for instance here at GSC in regards to TWI. 2) Educate ourselves about the history of the belief systems we hold and try to understand the nature of our beliefs. Ask good questions. 3) Raise awareness of the divisiveness and destructive tendencies of these groups: TWI, offshoots, and similar cults/religions. 4) Speak out and say that any interpretation of scripture that breeds violence, hatred or disdain is illegitimate. 5) Do our best to give the next generation respectful and good information about other traditions, religions and cultures. 6) Do our small part to encourage a positive appreciation of cultural and religious diversity. 7) Think globally and act locally. As Ghandi said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” 8) Tell our own stories. If we don’t, someone else will. Stories carry valuable lessons others can relate to. Some of these ideas are my own; some are included in the recent Charter for Compassion: http://charterforcompassion.org/

Looking back on my TWI days, it wasn't breaking vows that caused me grief. It was keeping them.