A Year and a Half Later

It's been a while since I checked up on this site. I was surprised to see my blog near the top of the page when googling "gracepoint cult". I'm a bit older now, a bit wiser, and my bitterness towards Gracepoint has thankfully simmered down a bit. I wanted to share a couple things that have been on my mind recently in a calmer demeanor than what I posted a year and a half ago.

Is Gracepoint a cult?
Even to this day, I'm not sure. If it's not a cult, then it's pretty close to being one. I've sat through enough sermons to realize that what they preach is actually sound. I don't think I've heard anything that was preached on Sundays that was heretical.
However, the part that rings the alarm is when you start getting more involved. Everything looks good and healthy on the outside, but the inside seems to be rotting. That's the scary part - you usually don't know what you've gotten yourself into until it's too late.

Why are they so effective in what they do?
Let's admit it, Gracepoint is growing. They're planting churches at an alarming rate - even planting churches internationally. They target smart, obedient students. If you take a look at their congregation, it consists of people who you would assume weren't popular in high school. Kind of nerdy, geeky, quiet, awkward, don't really care for clothes, make-up, etc (I'm sorry, this statement sounds extremely judgmental and rude, but I think it's true). These were the kids who studied a lot and got good grades. And these students end up making a ton of money because they all become lawyers, doctors, biotech researchers. Seeing how they are all obedient and legalistic, can you imagine that 10% tithe that comes in every month? This church must be rolling in money!
Money + obedient members = potential world domination?

Would I ever go back to Gracepoint?
No. Maybe for their delicious free food, but that would be the only reason.

Lexington - No Estrogen Allowed

Most of the Gracepoint dudes live in an apartment complex in South Davis called Lexington. This includes sophomores, juniors, seniors, unmarried male staff members, etc. It's nice to have brothers live in the same area, but other than that, girls are basically forbidden to step foot in it. 

Lexington does have a "No Girls after 10PM" policy, which, I guess, is understandable. Instead of "After 10PM," it's more like "No Girls Ever." Of course, they won't ever say this, but actions speak louder than words.

Gracepoint girls are extremely discouraged from visiting the Lexington house. I'm still not sure why. Does the staff really think that the Lexington boys are uncontrollable beasts that will be extremely tempted to rape them?

Whenever a girl (or my girlfriend), walks into my apartment, it's like a flower has bloomed in a nest of smelly socks. There's something about girls that make you want to hear their encouragements, that make you want to treat them with respect, that make you want them to enjoy themselves, etc.

Unfortunately, these poor bros are missing out. They barely get any female interaction. Whenever I'm with one of these guys on campus and one of my girl friends casually approaches us to greet me, I'm always polite and introduce her to the guy I'm with. What do these girls say when I ask them later on how they felt about my bro? "Awkward...."

One of my girl friends went to the Lexington house for a group project. What did she say later? "Awkward..."

Wake up! Half the world is made up of beautiful females, and a crap ton of you guys treat them as a pubescent middle school runt would approach girls.

Introduction: A Not So Great First Impression

How's it hanging, everyone?

Let me properly introduce myself. My name is Kyler. I am currently an undergrad at UC Davis, majoring in BioChemistry and minoring in Computer Science (crazy, right?). I live in one of the many apartment complexes in West Davis with three other rowdy boys. I am currently dating the most perfect girl in the world, who also attends UC Davis.

I consider myself Christian. I committed my life to Jesus Christ when I was in ninth grade. I have been pretty active in both my church and college fellowship - helping out with the kids, mentoring, getting mentored, worshiping God, etc. I love praying. Even when I have to cram for my midterms I somehow always end up procrastinating on, when I need to pray, I pray. I grab a jacket (or an umbrella, if it's raining), walk wherever my feet lead me to, and pray.

I created this blog for one reason only: to warn the innocent about the scandalous truth of Gracepoint church. I've seen so many of my friends, friends of friends, and acquaintances experience the horrors of the cult-like activities that go on at Gracepoint. I saw them leave the church hurt, broken, and bitter.

I'll be dead-honest blunt: in this blog, I will be discouraging readers from going to Gracepoint. I will be posting true stories of what really happens in Gracepoint behind closed doors. I will prove to you that living out your Christian life at this church is both extremely stupid and dangerous. 

If you have a problem with the content, get outta here! Don't waste your time reading sob story after sob story. Actually, if you do have a problem with this blog, you are most likely one of the thousands of people who got turned in to zombies by Gracepoint. If that is the case, good luck, bro. Welcome to reality. I hope that your eyes and heart will be opened.

- Kyler