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Originally Posted by SavedbyGrace
1. By definition, organizations are a group of like-minded people. When a person of a different views/opinions joins the organization, the peace is lost. So, it is better for the dissenter to go on his/her separate way.
2. Quarantines happen in most organizations. I personally know someone (let us call him Mr. X) who was quarantined by a Christian organization. The members of the organization were sent a letter asking them not to entertain Mr. X.
After a few years gap, Mr. and Mrs. X, visited one of his old friends from the organization. Mr. X was allowed to enter but was informed that the friend's family was not comfortable entertaining Mr. X because they were afraid someone would squeal on them.
Ironically, Mr. X is not boycotted by the person who sent out the letter asking people to boycott Mr. X.
3. Are the saints who left the local churches welcoming everyone? Do ex-members of local churches allow everyone to speak whatever they think is the revelation that each of them have received? Doesn't anyone try to control the teachings in the churches where the ex-members of the local churches meet?
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If I'm reading your post correctly, your implication is the LSM local churches are an organization. I'm inclined to agree however many in it's leadership would disagree. They would say they are not an organization, but an organism.
On point 3, this is where the Lord touched me. If I as one who left the local churches isn't welcoming everyone (including those who meet in the local churches), then I am hypocritical for doing what I have objected to while in the local churches. Thus, I must welcome everyone.
The times I have hosted home meetings, everyone is welcome to speak...even when quoting Witness Lee's ministry. Than in itself requires caution. Some Christians object to pointing to a specific minister. However if you speak without pointing to a specific minister, the content is much better received.
Where ex-members of the local churches meet is different for each. For myself I meet with a community church. Others I know of meet in homes. Others still meet as a local church, but unrecognized by LSM.