[djohnson(XLCmember)]

SP I agree with your point that it is counterproductive to hammer people over the head with the Bible or any other instrument. An ex Catholic friend of mind was gently weaned off of Mary and ultimately knew how to put her in her proper place based on Scripture and not Tradition. It took time but the lack of condemnation and love displayed to him by the home group he was a part of was instructive.

I think the terms cult, idolatry, etc have to be qualified. In the LCS context I would suggest that for some there is a cult of personality where Lee was idolized resulting in a form of hero worship. How to gently convey this to actual members of the LCS and lovingly nudge them towards a healthier perspective is a question that is worth exploring. Obviously a public forum fiercely debating the issue will not necessarily be effective to this end.