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Originally Posted by Indiana
When I saw such a “scene”, which "opposers" had been aware of already, I learned that they rightfully had risen up in the church to speak as they ought to speak; and to oppose what they ought to oppose. When I brought attention to what their concerns were in the House of God, I too became labeled by our leaders as an "opposer". Their judgment of me instead of the situation I reported only gave me more understanding of the detestable things still unaccounted for in the church today
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Steve Isitt |
Often, speaking up is one of the hardest things for a person to do. It involves a risk, and we now know what a LC member can expect when voicing concerns.
I suppose that many who have spoken up had no idea what kind of trouble they would find themselves in. Members who see what happens to those who express concerns quickly learn to keep quiet. I have come to realize that there is nothing virtuous about "keeping quiet" like we were taught.
In any group, people who are concerned about something should express their concerns. When something needs opposing, then they should oppose. Groupthink is what happens when discourse is discouraged. In the LC, they consider their groupthink to be "oneness". Groupthink accomplishes nothing but to ease the discomfort caused by disagreement. I firmly believe that when Phil 2:2 says to be like-minded, it implies working through concerns and disagreements. Groupthink is a false like-mindedness.