[Vision2020] Message from a Christ Church Wife

[Tom Hansen]

CCW -

 

Thank you for your appreciation of "Not On The Palouse, Not Ever".  You can
rest assured that this website and its creed, " . . . to document and expose
local ties to any organizations that preach racism, intolerance, or urge a
theocratic form of government" will endure as the attitudes and convictions
of those behind it strengthen.

 

Regardless of the reason(s) for your anonymity, the essence of your letter
is genuinely felt.

 

I invite you to write me off-list.  No army is so great that it cannot be
conquered.

 

Take care,

 

Tom Hansen

Moscow, Idaho 

 

"Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of
others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of
hope."

Robert F. Kennedy
(1925-1968, American Attorney General, Senator)

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From: vision2020-bounces at moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-bounces at moscow.com]
On Behalf Of ChristChurch Wife
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2005 7:22 PM
To: vision2020 at moscow.com
Subject: [Vision2020] Message from a Christ Church Wife

 

Dear Visionaries,
 

I am a Christ Church wife.  Of the many of things I could write, I decided
in the end that what Ibm about to write is the most important.  I realize
therebs no reason why you should trust an anonymous posting like mine but
it's my hope that somehow you'll decide to read it anyway.

 

Itbs amazing how God has been so merciful to Christ Church/Trinity members
through this forum.  Many of you have been such a comfort to me and you
donbt even know it.  Itbs hard to belong to a church whose pastor treats
people the way Doug Wilson does, especially those who oppose him publicly.
No, itbs not hard, I take that back.  Itbs horrible.  Itbs become a
nightmare. Itbs shame and outrage and grief that no amount of tears can wash
away. Part of me wants to write a thousand more words but I wonbt waste your
time.  Why?  Because of the glaring question that logically follows: bThen
why donbt you leave that church?b  I'm working on it as hard as I can. Some
day I will get out but when I leave I refuse to go alone.  I will be taking
my family with me.  I will not allow my marriage to be destroyed or my
children split apart in the process. Slowly and consistently my husband has
begun to heed the wo! rds I speak to him regarding Christ Church.  The day
is coming when his eyes will be fully open and his faith will lead the way.
That is the day webll leave.  I believe that with all my heart.  It's
coming.  But even then, the road to recovery will be long. That's okay.  I'm
not deceived.  My marriage will survive and we'll be fine again someday.
Nobody said that only husbands are responsible to protect their families.
Wives are called to do the same. Mine is also a rescue and recovery mission
and you, on this forum, have been an incredible blessing in this long,
difficult process. 

 

My reason for posting today is because I want to say thank you. With all my
heart I thank you for how you do your best to help open the eyes of Christ
Church/Trinity people. (I dislike that word "Kirkers.") Thank you for the
insight and careful observations you've brought to issue after issue
concerning Christ Church.  I especially appreciate how determined you are in
your resolve to speak forth.  Thank you for your example of courage, for
exposing the tactics of Doug Wilson and refuting them. For remaining
vigilant no matter how Christ Church leaders respond to you. Thank you for
the humorous statements that have literally made my day so many times.  Itbs
amazing how much strength one can get from humor. Thank you for all the
personal time you've given in posting.  And most of all, thank you for your
compassion for Christ Church wives and children and even our husbands that
has comforted me time and time again. Itbs been overwhelming.

 

I've learned so much about people from Vision 2020.  Your service to the
Palouse is unquestionable. People who don't even know me care about me and
in their own way have tried to help me. My mind has been stretched.  My
world has perspectives it never had before. Ibve gained more understanding
and compassion for others in ways that have made me a far better person.  I
don't have to agree with everything written on a post to be able to say
thank you for writing it.  I see in you a true desire to make the Palouse a
better place to live.  I see individuals trying and one by one itbs working.
Thank you.  Thank you with all my heart for what youbve done for me as a
person and Christian.

 

If I may, I would like to say a special thanks to Tom Hansen for his "Not on
the Palouse" site.  God only knows how many people have been spared the
grief I've known because of it. For their lives sake, I thank you.

 

Because the Daily News, understandably, will not accept anonymous letters
Ibd also like to publicly thank Vera White for her brave column.  She has
withstood the vehemence of Wilson's world for years and done it with
remarkable grace. She never ceases to amaze me with her lion's heart. Vera's
example of courage and integrity in journalism has inspired me more than
shebll ever know.  Even if I don't agree with every word she says, she's my
hero. Thank you, Vera.  Thank you forever.  

 

Thank you, Vision 2020, for allowing me to post this.  

 

With deepest gratitude and respect,

A Christ Church wife

 

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