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Originally Posted by UntoHim
Of course The Local Church is not the only insular, self-absorbed group where we see this dynamic play out so strong, but it's the one we are most familiar with, so I would love to see this theme develop here on this thread (or elsewhere if appropriate)
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This is a topic that I would like to start a thread on when I have more time. I think that those who grew up in the LC really saw a different dynamic to it and the effects of it.
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Originally Posted by UntoHim
This was way back in the day, mid 1970s, and I understand things have loosened up a bit. (you younger guys can chime in on this notion much better than me)
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From what I've seen, things have loosened up slightly. There aren't as many "lectures" about holidays as I used to see.
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Originally Posted by UntoHim
I thought to myself, man, this would have never happened 30 or maybe even 20 years ago. Mother's Day?...who cares about Mother's Day when you have 2 or 3 meetings to enjoy the Ministry! And that $20 bucks for the flowers could be better spent on the "Up-To-Date, High Peak, Ministry of the Age, Current Speaking".
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While the stance on holidays may have loosened up a bit, I don't think the "official" stance will ever change. WL made a number of statements about holidays, especially Christmas. What he says goes in the LC, there's no arguing, questioning or debating anything he says.
