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Matt Drapps
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Brief History of Gay Demons #demondrop. 🙏 Host of #LoveLeadUsConf, author of Bringing Me Back To Me & #LESSERLIGHT (he/him)
Oct 13 • 52 tweets • 9 min read
Ok, I'm diving into the next bit of the Soul Survivor Report. Wish me luck. First part, live read is here:
Oct 8 • 65 tweets • 10 min read
Alright, let's go then.

I've got time.

#soulsurvivor
#scoldingreport
#pilavachi
#exposeChurchAbuse
#churchabuse
#spiritualabuse Independent Review into Soul Survivor "He was ebullient, generous-hearted, kind to many, and an inspirational figure. But alongside that, hiding in plain sight, was someone who manipulated and controlled others, bullied and sought to abuse his power over those whom he worked alongside in the church" He was ebullient, generous-hearted, kind to many, and an inspirational figure. But alongside that, hiding in plain sight, was someone who manipulated and controlled others, bullied and sought to abuse his power over those whom he worked alongside in the church and those who came to learn alongside him. That abuse of power has caused deep psychological harm to many with whom he worked closely over 30 years. This report seeks to explain why he was allowed to accrue such power, what he did with it and why and how this could have happened. Mr Pilavachi’s behaviours around young men and youn...
Jul 6 • 51 tweets • 8 min read
Have you met a Bishop? I have and let me tell you - - -

🧵 dont call me peter - a short narrative by Matthew Drapper, reflecting on his meeting with +Pete.

Quotes are not exact, but recreated from memory. A Bishop chess piece, fallen, said, Red is Blue, Blue is red
Jun 28 • 38 tweets • 5 min read
What was the letter the Students sent to the Bishop of Oxford? And shouldn't we accept that +Steven is a "good enough" ally of Gay Relationships and leave it at that? Are the Bishops not being attacked from all sides? Well, yes, they are, but it's really because so many of them are playing disingenuous games.
Jun 21 • 16 tweets • 4 min read
If there are no surprises, I'll be dropping this long-form article on Monday. It's one to look out for if you are interested in the context into which the Barnardo’s Reports will also drop.

This is a CONDENSED History, which looks at the DOCUMENTED wave of modern exorcism in UK. Screenshot of A Condensed History of Modern Demons There are a number of headings within the Article, which is part Literature Review, part historical, and part personal.

These include:
1. Exorcism was banned The use of Exorcism was banned within the Anglican Church from 1604-1969.
Apr 4 • 40 tweets • 7 min read
It's time to talk about Church of England funded counselling offered to Survivors of Church Abuse, or, as I would call it, More Inexplicable Church of England Sticks to Beat You With.

🧵 Thread Incoming. I cannot speak for anyone but myself, and I *hope* the result of this thread will be other C of E Survivors saying, no no, that's just @DioceseofSheff Sheffield Diocese Safeguarding, and not Nationwide.
Mar 14 • 27 tweets • 5 min read
Okay (J/K), let's see what Revelation says about Puberty Blockers.

KJV, of course.

🧵 Rev 1.6: "Jesus Christ....hath made us kings"

Who are we? Revelation suggests in an opening volley, we can change/grow/be different in our bodies and roles to what we "were".

The gendered term "Kings", while writing to all genders, encourages that we may become masc. 👑
Mar 7 • 31 tweets • 6 min read
Right. So, we *think* Derek Prince might be the first references to homosexuality being influenced by the demonic. He actually referenced this in his training course materials in 1971. I have not been able to get hold of his training materials from then, but I *do* have his book. They Shall Expel Demons, Derek Prince book. TW. incorrect and unhealthy teaching on demons

It's here, in some training materials from 1971, between fear, resentment and doubt, and tumours, fits and cramps, we have one of the earliest references to Homosexuality as linked with demonic suggestion. A list of demonic influences includes sex categories, perbersion, homosexuality masturbation
Feb 21 • 67 tweets • 11 min read
I'll be reading Jay Report throughout the day, and making various comments and sharing quotes.

I do not claim to be an expert on Safeguarding Practice, especially in regards to Children. I'm just someone chewed up by the system and it's definitions of 'vulnerable adults'. The Future of Church Safeguarding cover imagine Do take time to read it for yourself, as I cannot claim to not bring my own bias to my reading, and context is important.
Jan 28 • 16 tweets • 2 min read
Listening to this piece of the Church of England safeguarding debacle now. Starts twenty minutes in.

bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0… David Glasgow himself is on this discussion 🙏
Jan 20 • 40 tweets • 8 min read
We haven't even scratched the surface of 3dM, The Order of Mission and Mike Breen's influence on the UK and USA. #churchofengland

There's a section in Bringing Me Back to Me specifically about The Order. Ready? Let's go. "The Order of Mission was a powerful group of committed Christians who vow themselves “in the presence of the Senior Guardian and members of the Order” to a life of “simplicity, purity and accountability”
Jan 8 • 71 tweets • 13 min read
Okay, I don't want to spend a huge amount of time deep diving into the CPAS MESS, but I do want to go through it with you and talk a tiny bit about the harm. Image Who are they?

An Anglican evangelical mission agency, which offer trainings, run youth camps and (by the looks of it) help sign recruitment to roles in the church of England. They also work with schools.

DISTURBING.
Training events and resources to help leaders and churches grapple with everything from leading in evangelism to PCCs to growing leaders. We also offer bespoke leadership training and facilitation to dioceses and theological colleges. Last year, we invested in over 3,200 people through our leadership training.
Ventures and Falcons are incredible holidays for 8-18s. Each year they give around 4,500 young people the chance to explore who Jesus is, have fun and make long-lasting, life-enhancing friendships. Falcons are specifically designed for young people facing disadvantage and School Ventures are for pupils at Church of England schools.
Nov 16, 2023 • 18 tweets • 4 min read
I AM HOLDING THE DRAFT REPORT IN MY HANDS. #demondrop wtf

I cannot comment on the content until everyone has had a chance to respond to it. But my head has just exploded. I cannot comment, so I will JUST gif in silence.
Oct 23, 2023 • 52 tweets • 10 min read
Just popping by to read the so-called Theological introduction to the Prayers of Love and Faith, since I ran out of time yesterday.

I have...doubts... Image "Welcome the decision of the House of Bishops to replace Issues in Human Sexuality with new pastoral guidance"

I remember this was absolutely cheered at the time, and yet they seem to have produced under the radar and in the pretence of inclusion, a fresh new yoke of burden.
Oct 22, 2023 • 21 tweets • 5 min read
So, what they are saying is you can offer prayers in the way you'd do Christenings but NOT in the way you'd do marriages. Basically, they are saying same sex couples are NOT equal to straight presenting couples. Image What did they think the POINT of the prayers was if not to celebrate same sex relationships/marriages. Who was asking for prayer for you and your bestie????!! Ridiculous.

#llf #plf #churchofengland Image
Oct 3, 2023 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
Right let's start a deep dive, love read on THAT homophobic sermon from St Aldates Church, Oxford, shall we?

#oxford #students #lgbt #church Image What do we know? We know it was a Sunday Sermon at St Aldates Church, Oxford.

According to #ChurchNearYou: "We are a welcoming church in the heart of Oxford".

Wikipedia says St Aldates is Church of England, with a staff team of 30. They are responsible for #LoveOxford Image
Oct 2, 2023 • 14 tweets • 5 min read
Here we go @StAldatesOxford @StAldatesYouth

It's time to settle in and get very comfortable, because we are releasing the audio of THAT Homophobic Sermon, tonight.

Please, take care, and read the critique linked below first. Critique by Charlie Bell, author of Queer Holiness, The Gift of LGBTQI People to the Church, available from here:

chrissiechevasutt.wordpress.com/2023/09/27/oxf…
Sep 21, 2023 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
Has anyone done any reading on the Woman at the Well as a lesbian living under capitalism? Five husbands, and the man she lived with - not her husband. I'm reminded of Mariana Lawton who had to marry to survive, though retained her love for Ann Lister. "Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.”

“Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem."
Sep 18, 2023 • 25 tweets • 6 min read
I thought I might talk a little about this recent "call" by Greater Love for the Gov to "drop plans" for a conversion therapy ban in the UK. Greater Love, apparently, is a group of Christian ministers who will not EVEN UNDER THREAT abandon The "Christian doctrine of marriage". Image
Jul 17, 2023 • 45 tweets • 13 min read
Morning, I hope everyone's doing okay. I was asked to put together some resources/recommendations for people who are reacting/reading/reeling from the Mike Pilavachi and Soul Survivor revelations.

I can mostly only recommend books, but will share what I know. 😊 Image First of all, know there are Mental Health helplines out there, with a variety of focus. There is a good list at Mind online.

mind.org.uk/information-su…
Jun 12, 2023 • 45 tweets • 7 min read
Good morning, today's episode of Vanity Fair's Hillsong Doc is episode 3 and this one goes into some detail of the abuse by Frank Houston of a child/children. And presumably the cover-up as well. So be aware of this if reading the recap thread today. Image Look, I'm sure these Journalists all have important things to say and their exploration of Hillsong, but, I do feel one writer in particular who has been right up there in terms of blowing doors open AND connecting with survivors and providing contacts, is missing. Image