welcome tech-man.
as a person who is reletively new at being "out", and having been raised, as you were, a ministerial servant, and struggled with many issues (although i must admit i never di really get into the blood issue) i have to say this.
your in for a rough ride. your gonna have some struggles. i'm not being negative, just brutally honest here. more than likely you've already had your share. my issues were less doctinal, more organizational. i struggled with a lack of love and the so called "christian love, christian fellowship" over the years, and kept my thoughts to myself. i built walls and lived comfortably behind them.
it all came crashing down ofter i read one book. the book was powerful and had the evidence i needed to be sure that the thoughts i had were indeed real.
i can feel for what your going through and what you will experience. my thoughts are with you as you explore the new "roads" and where they will lead.
i enjoyed your first post, and what a whopper it was for a first one. i'm looking forward to your expressions as you move through life discovering the previously undiscoverable.
keep your chin up and stay strong. though it may seem overwhealming at first, the ends will justify the means.
you'll get lots of support here, former co's, do's, elders, ms's and wives of such are here.
if you wish to talk privately, my email is [email protected]
may the force be with you.
zev (Harold)