[rayliotta]

Originally Posted by Terry

What I've heard and seen from current and former elders is a need to be a buffer between saints and problems. That is a key error.
Concept I have problems are discussed and decided upon in elders meetings. Some cases there may not be any room for discussion, but a token approval.
The general brother and sister may not even know or have a say in resolving the problem.
Think of it like this the elders absorb all the turbulence and for the most part the saints are kept peaceful and positive.

By which you mean, comfortably numb?