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Originally Posted by Terry
There's no hatred only a longing for brothers who left the Local Churches to be treated with grace rather than pariahs. Rather I sense more hatred from elders and co-workers directed at elders & co-workers who left.
I strongly recommend reading Speaking the Truth in Love by John Ingalls to get his perspective of the late 80's turmoil.
Much of the sentiment that was directed at brothers like John Ingalls, Bill Mallon, etc occurred after they left the local church fellowship. Consider this, needing to quarantine John Ingalls after he already left, why?
Why the matter cannot be put to rest, Isaiah 5:20.
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Terry, I'm not pointing a finger at you alone, but if the goal is communication, if the goal is to be treated with grace rather than a pariah, first treat others the same way. I believe that's the "golden rule".
Donnali was hit in the face with a 2x4. You all disagree with some of her points. So do I. She had a perspective we had not heard. It's no wonder LC folks won't stick around. I've got my share of blows from a 2x4. There is a way to communicate with dignity and respect. It would be a great idea to work on finding it.
Nell