[aron]

Jo S has a great view, as valid here as any other. There is a larger world than the Lord's recovery (LR). Problems in the LR indicate larger issues, and discussion benefits by these issues.

We are blind to our own prejudices and it really helps when a discussion newcomer has the wherewithal to point them out.

In my case, my understanding of what I was once under, in the LR, benefit greatly by seeing high-demand, isolationist groups like Geftakys, the EL, the NAR, TC in the GLA and DYL in Brasil. The self-deluded sense of aggrandizement being imposed on others as some kind of necessary condition, i.e. "God's will".

It would be a shame if articulate, opinionated voices got effectively shouted off the forum.

And speaking if vitriol, my posts can get caustic at times. I've owned this and apologised and am willing to continue to do so. It's probably intrinsic to the healing process - err and repent.

Opinions can be firmly, even resolutely held. But the core teaching of the Master is, Love one another. Give the other person's opinions the same respect that you give your own.