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Some have expressed an interest in corresponding with others who have been in Worldwide Church of God, Philadelphia Church of God, or a related offshoot, in order to share experiences and/or to receive support and encouragement. The same holds true for those who have been impacted by having family inside and who desire to email someone. (Please note that the email list is not intended to provide a "dating connection" for singles.) If you are no longer attending WCG, or any authoritarian offshoot, and are not in contact with any of the leaders, and would like to be placed on the ESN email list, please furnish the following information on an email. (This info has been helpful for those who are deciding whom to write. Those on the list correspond with all ages and requesting this info is not an attempt to put someone in a certain age bracket. All info is kept confidential and will never be posted on the website.) 1. the name of the group you were in (or the group your loved one has been impacted by) 2. the years you were in the group (i. e., 19... to 19...) 3. your age 4. your first name (only first names are on the list) 5. any other brief information (optional) Then send your email to ESN and let us know that you are interested in receiving the ESN email list. Comments and Suggestions ESN Has Received Regarding the Email List. While it is helpful to share our experiences, keep in mind that each of us must take responsibility for our own recovery. Please be sure and read: How to Recover After Exiting a Deceptive, Abusive Group. We also recommend you read several of the books on our Booklist. Only when we understand what we were involved in can we start recovering. NOTICE: If you are planning on using the list to pass on agnostic or atheist views, or try to talk someone out of any existing faith that they may have, please do not ask to be put on this email list. This list, however, does not exclude any that are struggling with their faith in the true God. Also, if you are now fellowshipping with any group that believes they are the "only true church," "God's true church," or that has been labeled a totalistic group, or considered a cultic church, please do not ask for this list. ESN's purpose is not only to help others heal from exploitive and exclusive groups, but to warn others of such. If it is found that you are in such a group, your name will have to be removed from the list.
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