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Originally Posted by UntoHim
Much of what Jane experienced should be taken into the context of what was taking place in her Local Church and region (I think this is clear in the book TOG) I think it's a mistake to try and transfer these events to what was happening in other churches, regions or the whole LC movement for that matter. This is not to say that some of the same abuses where also happening in other places (for we know they were) it's just that the book is recounting Jane's personal experience and everything should be kept in that context.
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Yes and no.
And I should add, as an outside reader, I just don't understand the current conflict on this thread because it didn't seem to me that
ZNP intentionally tried to incite trouble. But that's just me. I am one of those brothers called "
foolish and slow of heart"
on the long and winding road to Emmaus.
Since much has been said about so-called "sisters' rebellions" being squelched, in both Houston and Anaheim back in 1977, by leaders who were in communication with each other, it's legitimate to compare the two places.
Thankful herself has connected the two events, partly due to public comments made by BP in the annual training to discredit Thankful and her book.
I do believe the "connection" has helped to explain some of the behind-the-scenes activity that appeared so confusing to us regular "common" folk back in spring of '77. Part of my education on this forum has been to have the motives and inner workings of LSM exposed for all to see. LSM has a long history of dissembling "rebellions" to cover up their abusive ways.
The events surrounding Thankful's so-called "discipline" by BP is one important piece of a larger puzzle, which was surreptitiously hidden from the saints in the Recovery, especially in Texas. The events surrounding Sandee Rapoport and her public shaming were another interconnecting piece of the puzzle. I believe
after the book
ToG was written, Thankful contacted SR and learned of the connection. So, if we "strictly" post according to the letter of the law on this thread, we should limit all discussion to the book; but if we expand discussion to related events, especially those which
Thankful has herself connected, then
ZNP's queries are legitimate, and even welcome and helpful.
Either side can feel free to correct me if they feel what I have posted it not exactly right.
