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Originally Posted by Member
Although I have my own ministry in Christian apologetics, I defend mere Christianity. I am a local church member. I have met with the local churches for a while now. I'm intimately connected (and related to some) the leading co-workers, and I've lurked on this forum for multiple years. I wanted to ask all of you, why you are on this forum and why you left the local churches personally. And I'm open to answering any questions, ask me anything!
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Welcome to the forum, experienced lurker!
While I take much issue with the local church and everything in me wants to ask you lots of pointed, trapping questions, I'll just go for something more genuine:
What is your diagnosis of the local churches that follow the teachings and practices of Witness Lee? How do you view them? You are a longer term member, you know the top leadership, you know what they say about Christianity, you know having your own ministry is "verboten" in the group, and yet you say you defend what they castigate......so what is your personal view of the local church?
1. Only they have the ministry of the age and only they are the genuine expression of the church?
2. They see more than other Christians do but there is some value outside the group too?
3. They are generally correct but just made a few innocent mistakes?
4. They have good and bad and you would not overly encourage or overly discourage people to or away from it?
5. Lots of problems with their teachings but at least the basics are there?
6. System of error packed with leaven and unbiblical teachings, but the social connections keeps people?
7. Cult that twists scripture to cover sin and abuse, leaving a trail of wounds in their wake?
Or something not listed?
And whatever you answer.....why do you think that?
Trapped