[UntoHim]

Originally Posted by Ohio

Not much of a "discussion" though. Why are you so threatened by diverse viewpoints?

Right, it's not much of a discussion when people are refusing to discuss what is written in the book! And that was my point!

Do I look threatened to you?

How would I know if somebody has a diverse viewpoint when they won't even address the matter at hand. "False accuser! False accuser!" IS NOT A VIEWPOINT.... it may be a "talking point" of those defending Witness Lee and his teachings, but it is not a viewpoint of the actual teaching or practice being addressed by the author.

And as far as how you and others (including myself) were treated when this book came out, well if what was written was true and factual (and so far it has been), then you are placing the blame in the wrong direction. Again, we are just at the beginning of this book. There may be some blame and shame to be thrown Duddy's way....and if that time comes you will see me at the front of the firing line. You can take that to the bank$.

Brothers (and for the poor sister or two out there lurking), Please, I know this is an emotionally charged topic for many of us, I really do know that and I really do appreciate that fact. I didn't start this thread. I have MANY more things on my heart and mind, most are pointing towards the future for us former members (and the current ones who will listen). This is what I appreciate so much about John Myer's "A Future and A Hope" - it is pointing towards the future...it is pointing towards a hope. (come on John...you said you had a finishing touch yet to give us...get to it!)

HOWEVER....however NeitherFirstnorLast, in his search for the truth about the teachings and practices of the Movement that he and his family have invested a measure of their lives into, has thought that delving into this book might bring him some answers. I strongly believe that it will. In the process it seems that it may open some old wounds for some of us. But, brothers PLEASE remember it is not NFnL, it is not even Neil Duddy, that caused the wounds in the first place. We were wounded by a man and the man-made movement that he led. Duddy, though just a sinful man like all of us, falling short of the glory of God like all of us, was simply pointing out that these people, these Christian brothers and sisters, were wounded, and being wounded by the teachings and practices of Witness Lee.

I think he was right in doing so. But let's keep going and find out.