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Originally Posted by Koinonia

Thank you, UntoHim. Many/most current members of the LC are in a completely different demographic from most of the people here (spiritually, culturally, ethnically, socioeconomically, geographically, etc., etc). I say this as a fairly recent leaver; I believe there is quite a big disconnect. I know that many in my set (2nd-generation, SoCal, Asian, FTTA, etc.) have a lot of doubts and questions about the LC. However--they would also be deeply suspicious of someone like you and of the organization of this board, even if they would allow themselves to lurk here. I feel the reason this board has gotten somewhat dead over the last months and years, and does not attract more participation from current members (and others), is that more effort is not given to make this a "safe space" for them.

Just my thoughts offered for consideration.

Koinonia, Can you verify whether the LCM still teaches that if you leave them you are leaving God's "best" or "central move" or anything like that which puts the fear of leaving the group into them? If so, how do you feel about this attitude?