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=They probably don't want your help (or mine)=
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People in the message are fearful.  Message ministers constantly preach fear to their congregations.  They say, "Don't go on those websites!" or "Stay away from the internet!" or "Don't you go questioning the prophet or his message!"  Fear creates
People in the message are fearful.  Message ministers constantly preach fear to their congregations.  They say, "Don't go on those websites!" or "Stay away from the internet!" or "Don't you go questioning the prophet or his message!"  Fear creates anxiety and can prevent people from interacting with a former message follower.


So how do you deal with this fear?   
So how do you deal with this fear?   
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If you have concerns or run into issues while you are engaged with a message follower using the Socratic method, please feel free to [[Contact information|send us an email]].
If you have concerns or run into issues while you are engaged with a message follower using the Socratic method, please feel free to [[Contact information|send us an email]].
=A comment we received from a former message minister=
In my personal experience in dealing with message believers, I found the shock almost overwhelming when they hit a cul-de-sac.
You may find the message believer going quiet or refuse to continue the discussion, but the seed has been sown.
Many returned months later to thank me for helping them open their eyes to the deception.
But, be warned, it takes a lot of patience.




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