[UntoHim]

I don't have a lot of time this morning, so I'll have to make this short.

This is one of the most lightly moderated forums around, especially considering the contentious nature of the general theme of "Open discussion of the Local Church Movement and the teachings of Watchman Nee and Witness Lee". I don't ask a lot of people around here, just to be civil and to stay within the general theme...ok, ok, I'll say it...I want to see people stay on topic. I do not consider politics to be something appropriate for discussion on this forum, and one of the biggest reasons why should be painfully obvious to all concerned at this point. I have kicked around the idea (with Harold and others) of establishing a forum board (or thread if you will) that would allow for discussion of politics and the like. Since there seems to be some interest maybe this will be done sooner than later.

Everyone, I am not some apolitical, wobbling bowl of bland jello - I have strong convictions regarding religion's place at the political table, and also a Christian's civil responsibilities and duties, especially in a republic like America. However, I have even stronger convictions regarding the need for an open and safe place for former and current members of the Local Church of Witness Lee to dialog and discuss the teachings, practices and history of the Local Church movement.

We all know that current members are discouraged from even lurking, much less participating on our forum, and I fear that heated political wrangling (is there any other kind?) will be a further discouragement, and even worse, provide some LSM/LC leaders with reasons for current members to avoid this forum altogether. THIS IS MY MAIN REASON FOR WANTING US TO STAY AWAY FROM POLITICS ON THIS FORUM. My heart aches and breaks for the current LC members. They need our concern, they need our love and they need TRUTH. Not the kind of truths that are discussed in the political arena - that's a kingdom with other kings and queens - I mean the truths that are found in the Word of God, and specifically in the Gospel of our King and Savior Jesus Christ.