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Originally Posted by Ohio
We prided ourselves on the doctrine of the local ground. The ministry of WL constantly boasted of local autonomous elderships without the plague of hierarchies and constantly critiqued the denominations for their controls and divisive ways. In the early days, these features attracted many a brother.
Fast forward from the 60's to the 80's. We had become a far worse system than what we had condemned for decades. Oh the hypocrisy!
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Ohio, Igzy said "I think there is also some authority as to the general direction of the group or church, the stated mission of the group, which guest speakers will be invited, and things like that. In other words, things directly related to the mission and thrust of the group."
So then, the "leaders" of the LRC have chosen that the direction and mission of the group is to coordinate and support the LSM mission. They invite speakers accordingly. I don't think that Igzy sees this as hypocrisy but rather practicality. Also, based on the context he feels they have this authority and if you don't like it leave. Unless I misunderstood.