Trina's Alpha Story

Started in London in 1979 as a brush-up course for rusty churchgoers, the Alpha Course has become a worldwide phenomenon and is now held in 163 countries. It is estimated that more than 13 million people worldwide have attended an Alpha Course.

The Alpha Course comprises 15 sessions held over 10 weeks and is free and open to everyone. No question is out of bounds, and participants are free to say as much or as little as they wish as they make up their own minds about the teachings of Jesus. Spirited discussions often ensue on topics ranging from Who is God? and Why am I here? to Why is there suffering? and Is God a delusion?

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[hooleyhoopty78]

I hear your take on it. Perhaps she should not have married him in the first place? It's pretty important to be on the same page with faith amongst other matters when choosing a life partner. I for one am open to other people's beliefs but that doesn't mean I would want to be married to someone who didn't share my religous beliefs.

[sweetsweatyfeet]

IF he was abusing her (which she claims), I'm not defending that, but...

She ALSO said "he wasn't coming the the Lord on is own" and that he must take the Alpha course or she would divorce him. So he must be a Christian or she will divorce? Who is she to dictate her spouse's religious beliefs?

THAT sounds very much like religious intolerance to me.

[hooleyhoopty78]

@sweetsweatyfeet Are you serious? She said her husband was abusing her, maybe not physically but mentally. She says he wasn't a nice person. The course was a life changing for both her and her husband. Believer or not it can't be denied that people who find faith and really take hold of it are able to change their lives dramatically.

[sweetsweatyfeet]

Sounds you are intolerant of nonbelievers. Why can't you allow people to have their beliefs (or lack thereof)?