[OBW]

Like Igzy, I came into the LRC early — just before turning 18. Got married there at age 24, and left at age 32. Out now for over 27 years (yes, I am approaching 59). Have been in a couple of different Bible churches the whole time since. I like them both.

Despite the apparent quick change to something mainstream in Christianity, it was not simple. I fought the LRC tapes running in my head for many years. First it was the music, choir, solos, etc. 10 years later, I noticed that so much of it was gone, but I still hung onto some things as being superior. But now after many more years, I am realizing that the things of the LRC that were worth anything are mostly just acceptable alternatives and in no way superior. And there is so much baggage with it that it is not worth worrying about.

I now play guitar in the band some of the time (yes, they let an old geezer play) yet mostly attend a "traditional" service because a very close relative is now attending with us and prefers the older hymns. I like both and can even see how they could be integrated.

As for any so-called "truth," the truth is in Christ and we, like those in the LRC, believe in the same Christ. All those special truths just aren't true.