This is a feeler, hello world...
HI my name is Marty, im fiteen years old and i recently made a bit of an "escape" from the Family International. I was born and raised in the group and have experienced things that have done me no good at all. It is a mental bondage, simply put, something that keeps you from logical reason. I was bailed out in New Orleans, Louisiana. My aunt, who was the one that planned this little "scapegoat" plan, was also accompanied by the F.B.I, Child Protective Services and the Attorney General. I was safely escorted to San Diego, where I'm staying now. Along with the help of a dear friend, Jim LaMattery and his cousin John, I was able to ajust to this new lifestyle that i was facing. They showed some "hard-to-swallow" evidence agianst the Family and even mentioned my father as being one of the ones that was responsible for some of these things. Obviously, my first reaction was suprise and disbelief,but quickly shifted into a sort of revengful anger and suspicion. My parents were devastated by my sudden change,and I quickly became bitter. I know that anger is not the way to go when it comes to delicate situations such as these, but i just cant seem to keep from feeling it course through my veins every time i think of my little brother and sister who are blissfully unaware. As far as th FI's actual belief, i think its very childish and ignorant to put your whole fate and freedom of choice on mere faith, no proof whatsoever. As well as taking good literature like the Bible and twisting it for your own purposes, whether good or evil. I am completely against organized religions that use Jesus or any other "GOD" as a form of supreme authority to manipulate the masses, Its wrong. If anyone has any opinion or a subject they would like to discuss, please feel free to tell me what you think. Cheers, Marty