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Originally Posted by pw
Nonetheless similar to LC, I personally believe that there are good 'christians' (Ultimately God will judge) in the JW movement and LC movement that strive to follow and understand the Word of God. I think the world is overall a better place with these organizations, certainly better than the liberalism, secularism and hedonism and aethism teachings and practises of today, AKA 'Worldly religions' .
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I read somewhere that up to 80% of Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses come from born-again Christians who were convinced they had found something better. I think this is a very accurate assessment of the LC as well. Most people I met in the LC, including myself, initially became believers in other denominations such as Baptist, Pentecostal, etc., but were persuaded to join the LC. I believe their prior genuine spiritual experiences may still positively influence their conduct and views within the LC. For instance, these individuals might be more friendly towards believers outside the LC or not as fanatical about Witness Lee, even quietly disagreeing with some of his teachings. However, the fear instilled by Satan keeps them in the LC system, trapping them and compelling them to try their best to be good members of the LC.
My point is that, yes, there are many true believers trapped in these cults. However, for someone born in the LC or brought straight from the world who has never heard a true gospel message, it may be much harder to become a genuine believer. Looking back, I recall some individuals who possessed a very different spirit. They were mostly judgmental towards other Christians, often abusive and controlling, and viewed Witness Lee as their supreme leader in a very fanatical way. They often held leadership positions, such as responsible ones or co-workers. Furthermore, I saw people who, over the years, as they adhered to the teachings of Witness Lee and went through FTTs, became hardened in their heart, and robotic.
Cults such as Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, and the LC do both good and bad. I think that's Satan's strategy: to give people half-truths, mixing God's pure word with demonic teachings and practices. However, God, in His infinite wisdom and mercy, can still use even these cults to draw people to Himself.