[ZoeGrace]

First of all, I am so happy that you have become a brother in Christ. I am also thankful that you are questioning the practices of the Local Church. It really is such an intense experience in their group, and like you mentioned, the emphasis tends to run on “feeling right” whether it is biblically accurate or not. I agree with everyone who says to transition as quickly as possible out of the LC. They certainly know how to turn you around to their way of thinking in a hurry and it will become harder and harder to extricate yourself from the group and their programming. Soon you will begin to view other Christians not in the LC as they do and it will not be easy to feel comfortable with those other Christians. The LC is a sad place with their exclusiveness, self righteousness and lack of care for anyone who is not in on their vision of oneness. My prayer and hope is that you will find a wonderful place to meet that is filled with His grace and truth. I can speak from experience that your Christian life is far too precious to squander on a group like the LC. I am not saying they are bad people as I am married to a very active member of the LC, but life is challenging enough without all the crazy pressures the LC puts on it's members. They also become isolated from anyone not like them, even to the exclusion of friends and family. I will pray for you to have the strength to withstand the pressures from the LC and that you find some wonderful Christians to meet with in your area.