[Freedom]

Originally Posted by Ohio

Of course it was there for "shock value." That's how these people think.

During my final days in the LC during the summer of 2005, trying to work as a long-time church deacon with this new lackey from Chicago sent by TC in Cleveland to be our new "boss," I dared to protest a number of his absurd changes in my church.

His response, "sometimes we need to shock the saints."

Taken straight from the Recovery playbook.

I really think that LC leaders intentionally use the element of shock as a litmus test to see how far people are willing to express loyalty. If a newcomer can sit through a bizarre song without so much as batting an eye, then they are probably good LC material. The same kind of 'test' is likely viewed as worthwhile for longtime members to gauge their continued loyalty.