1 /5 Julian Zurita: I grew up in this church when I was very young, surrounded by teachings that were meant to guide my faith, but unfortunately, my journey was way far from what I expected. Instead of feeling supported and loved, I was subjected to mental and emotional abuse disguised as "spiritual guidance." The church leaders twisted scripture to manipulate and control, using the Bible as a weapon to shame and guilt people instead of offering true spiritual nourishment and understanding. Instead of giving a sense of community and love, it created an environment of fear, guilt, and self-doubt, leaving me in a deep emotional state that took years to heal and still healing to this day. This experience has tainted my view of what this particular church stands for, and I feel deeply betrayed by an organization that was supposed to offer guidance and support, not harm.
