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Old 07-21-2015, 11:13 AM   #65
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Default Re: “Local Church ‘Cult’ Label has stuck”—says LSM Star turned Academic

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Based on several I know well, they desire a church-life like the early days, where Christ was all and in all. Based on what has happened over the years, they want nothing to do with the present leadership in the LC's, including Cleveland, but still read the Life-Studies, Recovery Version, and Hymnal.
So what, they still believe in The Recovery, and that they are part and parcel to fulfilling it?

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Originally Posted by awareness
True. Without Nigel we wouldn't know Teresa was a member of the LC. I can't find any reference on the web either. Nigel must have contact with her.

I've written to her. It's summer time so it might be a while before I hear from her, if ever. If I get the chance I'll ask her about it.


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I'm not understanding this comment. On PDF page 4 she comes right out and says ...

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The paper is further informed by the co-author’s experience as a member of various Local Church congregations in the U.S. and Taiwan from 1978 - 2008, and her work as a translator for Local Church leader Witness Lee in his publication companies in Taipei and Anaheim, California during the 1980s and 1990s, and for church members who sought refuge in the U.S. from persecution in China during the early 2000s.
Great correction. Thanks. I'm still wishing to chat with her. I want to know if she thinks the LC is a cult or not.
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