Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
08-18-2015, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 1,020
Views: 597,253
Re: How Much To Throw Out?
You are so right about older saints filtering out the nonsense. This doesn't apply to just older saints, but many of the younger ones as well. I have a hard time believing that every saint actually...
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
08-18-2015, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 1,020
Views: 597,253
Re: How Much To Throw Out?
I've come to realized that only way I would be able to leave the LC is by moving to a city where there isn't one.
For me it is because I grew up in the LC. All my friends, family, network,...
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Forum: Polemic Writings of Nigel Tomes
05-15-2015, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 17,555
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
04-09-2015, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 26,229
Re: Post-Recovery: A Testimony
I look forward to your "how-to" book for LSMers. I have been wanting a way out for years, but the Lord has not yet led me out.
I also look forward to reading your scholarly papers on Leeism....
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Forum: If you really Nee to know
12-11-2014, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 237
Views: 207,001
Re: "Early Nee" vs. "Later Nee"
So true! Regretfully, that was me. Now that I have kids, how do I help them so that they don't have this kind of attitude? Or at least to a lesser extent? Any suggestions welcome!
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Forum: Apologetic discussions
06-23-2014, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 619
Views: 311,005
Re: The Asian mind and the Western mind
It is interesting that the LCs propers in places like Russia, Mexico, and major countries in Asia, but NOT the US and Europe. This tells you something about the culture of the LC, perhaps it is not...
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Forum: Apologetic discussions
06-22-2014, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 619
Views: 311,005
Re: The Asian mind and the Western mind
Reading this gave me goosebumps. In the past, multiple 'new ones' have told me that the Local Church reminds them of communist dictatorship. These are people who know NOTHING about the LC. They visit...
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Forum: The Local Church in the 21st Century
06-03-2014, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 124
Views: 72,729
Re: The LC and the internet
The Sound of Silence:
http://vimeo.com/14192175
The entire RC/LSM organization reminds me of this in China. I am sure there are many more similar organizations out there, such as the Mormons. No...
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Forum: The Local Church in the 21st Century
05-19-2014, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 11,265
Early vs Modern Local Church Traditions/Rule
The Local Church has a lot of traditions and rules. Most of the rules are unsaid (ie. you will not find them written anywhere, but are practiced). Here are my observations. I have only listed a few...
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Forum: Oh Lord, Where Do We Go From Here?
05-19-2014, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 26,720
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Forum: Oh Lord, Where Do We Go From Here?
05-19-2014, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 26,720
Re: A Public Service Announcement
Yep, the 7-gatherings (trainings/conferences) has become a major social event for most; though most will not admit that. Saints who go (except for brand new ones) are much more excited about meeting...
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Forum: Oh Lord, Where Do We Go From Here?
05-19-2014, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 26,720
Re: A Public Service Announcement
They still do give hospitality; however they are not "pushed" as much to do so today, so I know many families don't do it. Again, this is another change that slowly crept in over the years in the...
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Forum: Oh Lord, Where Do We Go From Here?
05-19-2014, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 26,720
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Forum: Oh Lord, Where Do We Go From Here?
05-19-2014, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 26,720
Re: Public Service Announcement
Yes, things have changed a lot. I think I had mention this in my own thread under Intros & Testimonies. Today, it is understandable if you cannot attend a semi-annual training because you need to...
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
04-29-2014, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 58,619
Re: My Views and Stance on The Recovery
Thank you all for your advice. It has been very helpful and much appreciated. It seems like leaving the LC quietly and slowly is the best way to go. I have already not been to Sunday morning meetings...
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
04-29-2014, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 58,619
Re: My Views and Stance on The Recovery
You are right. I should not feel guilty that I cannot speak with my LC friends in this matter (LC history, teachings, and practices). We have multiple friends. Each friend supports us and meets our...
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
04-29-2014, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 58,619
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
04-29-2014, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 95
Views: 58,619
Re: My Views and Stance on The Recovery
I think you have touched on one of the most important question for me. Is it worth leaving? Because it would include leaving some friends, or at least some parts of our friendship. Yet, I need to...
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
04-28-2014, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 58,619
Re: My Views and Stance on The Recovery
Thanks awareness. This works if you don't have any close friends/connections in the LC. I have a few, and more than a few. There is no way I can just step out quietly without being noticed. I grew up...
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
04-28-2014, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 58,619
Re: My Views and Stance on The Recovery
I am back on this forum because I need help. It looks like things have changed for me. Previously I introduced myself as one who must remain in local church where I am though I didn't agree with most...
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
12-11-2013, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 58,619
Re: My Views and Stance on The Recovery
I have a love-hate relationship with the "Recovery church life". I love it because I have way too many friends and loved ones in it. And I love all my brothers and sisters in the Lord (whether in or...
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
11-25-2013, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 58,619
Re: Suicides in the local churches
This explains the suicide. If a person thinks that there is no help at all available, it is very difficult to continue on living.
Just a note on the side: Things have changed slightly in the...
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Forum: Oh Lord, Where Do We Go From Here?
11-25-2013, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 10,523
Re: Good Material
"Don't waste your time" is a very common phrase in the Recovery especially among full-time workers. The idea is they they need to maximize their "profit" by working on people they feel would be...
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Forum: Oh Lord, Where Do We Go From Here?
11-23-2013, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 10,523
Re: Good Material
It really depends where you go and how deeply you get involved. I'm not suggesting that you return to the LCs. I'm just saying that had you been in another locality, things *may* have been different....
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Forum: Oh Lord, Where Do We Go From Here?
11-23-2013, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 10,523
Re: Good Material
Austin is one of the most LSM-extreme churches. For many years, they were *praised* by Brother Lee and many others for having a campus work that should be a pattern to other localities. When I was in...
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