I have WiFi today and tomorrow, so I am checking in.
Steve:
I wonder --- do you really want to start attending LC meetings again? Ask yourself if you do, do your best to be honest with yourself in God's light. And then figure out if you did do that, to what extent would you want to be involved? Sunday morning only? A couple of meetings a week? Everything? Extra-curricular activities? (Are they still called service groups?)
And if you really do want to go there, be part of that group --- figure out what it is you would need to do to be accepted there. My guess is that would be going to the 'elders' to talk about it, find out what they want and need from you to feel that you are not 'an opposer' --- and, if you can, do that. And it would probably entail not speaking of other ministries and teachings that have helped you along the way. But it sounds like you really like and benefit from LC teachings --- WL and WN ---- so maybe just sticking with them would work for you.
I came to the LC in 1970, left in 1978. I guess there were high times, good teachings. I don't know. For me, the pain and abuse I eventually realized was being heaped on good people overrode anything else.
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I know that some will say they have found an alternative, but deep down what have they actually found?
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Don't judge those of us that have moved on. Please. Some of us have found fellowship in places that fit, that work. My husband and I have. It is good, very good, for us. It IS possible to find.
Maybe the LC is the place for you now. I feel pretty sure I wouldn't want to do that, but Steve --- there are worse things you could do
. If that is what calls to you, figure it out and go for it. And let us know how it goes. I doubt there will be any sort of mass exodus on this one, people following. Not me, for sure.
Just know that if you do decide to go there, you may have to bite your tongue --- maybe a LOT.
God be with you, bro.
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