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Originally Posted by Ohio
Those who were "vigilant to be open and embracing," even while committed to the LC's, seemed to place the Lord and His people above any presumed standards of fellowship.
I often wonder if the demise of the "ground of oneness" was the exclusive platform of the ministry or flaws within the construct itself. In other words, what if the "ground of oneness" was practiced without excessive promotion accompanied by pride and the wholesale judgment of all of Christianity, the hallmarks of exclusivism?
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Frankly I'm sure that this is enough. IMHO it is not just a matter of being open and embracing of other Christian but also allowing ourselves to be embraced by them. It is not just about receiving but also about being received.
The stance that "we meet on the ground and are/should be open to receive all Christians" still carries a subtle level of superiority. Our house (the right house) is open to you but when you reciprocate and invite us we won't come and meet with you. You have to come and meet with us. We'll let you come to our Lord's Table but we won't come and partake at yours.