[Freedom]

I don’t know if there are definite answers to the questions posed at the beginning of this thread, but I am certain that it is appropriate to confront the LCM in public forums or to speak with LC members individually with the goal of holding people accountable to their words and actions. For instance, if it is proclaimed by LC members that Christianity is a “barren wasteland”, it might be a good idea to ask for the evidence behind such a statement instead of just saying ‘amen’. Simple stuff like that. A full-on debate might not resolve anything, but putting the burden of proof on the person who is asserting something is a good way to get people to think about what they are actually saying.

The LCM is a system reliant upon constituents who blindly trust their leaders. So I guess my point is that those who are in the LCM are there because they feel that it is the best place to be. It’s not likely they can be convinced otherwise. But they can be held accountable to what they say and do, especially if they are pressuring people to attend their meetings, distributing their literature, etc. To the extent that they do that, I see engaging in discussion or debate as being fair game.