[Faith-talk] Response to Ericka's Questions

[Ericka]

Thanks for your kindly written message.

Ericka Short from my iPhone 6+

> On May 17, 2017, at 3:59 AM, Linda Mentink via Faith-Talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Ericka,
> 
> No, you would not be shunned or disrespected if you were married with no children.  Yes, you should work.  We have many women in this situation, and one has her own business in her home.  I was sharing what the norm is here, and giving an example of how a church can thrive living according to Biblical principles here in America.  Many believe that there are certain things, mainly in the New Testament, that are cultural and historical, and not applicable for us today.  There's freedom in knowing what's expected, and knowing what God's Word says, and believing and living accordingly.  We have struggles, difficulties, illnesses, and all the rest, of course, because we're on the earth.  God says we will.  And I don't work full-time, so I still get Social Security Disability.  All the women don't sew, either, but many do, thereby saving money on clothing.  That's part of their ministry to their families.
> 
> I know that there are not many churches like ours, and not many individuals who would be comfortable here or fit in.  I'm not judging anyone who lives differently.  Most can't, nor would they want to.  If, as Sarah says, and I believe her, conservative church leaders and members oppress others, that is not God's way, and that's not how Christians should treat others.  Not all conservative congregations are like that, and it shouldn't be assumed that ours is because of the things we stand for or how we live.
> 
> Blessings,
> 
> Linda
> 
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