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Originally Posted by jesusislord
No church is perfect, if the Lc doesn't suite you or abused by anyone within it, isnt it easier or healthier to just forgive and move on? Keep lingering or live in the past is wasting time and adding more negativity to ourselves. I know it's hard to move on completely coz some of us spent yrs within it and got damaged..
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Lot's of good reasons to not simply "move on."
And at this point, I will say that my lack of involvement over the past couple of years is evidence of a change in my own position. But it is only with respect to me, not with others.
As has been stated so clearly (not that those sold-out on the LRC system would agree) there is a lot of negative baggage for those who have been involved in the LRC for more than a very short time (14 years for me). And it is not "positive baggage" being dumped by degenerate Christians, but "negative baggage" that stands in opposition to healthy faith in Christ.
And it is more than just a visible suitcase that can be left by a seat at the airport terminal (don't try that these days). It is more like a range of mental issues ranging from bad indoctrination to a kind of PTSD for some. I can say that it was fortunately not so bad for me. But it clearly was for some others.
I know that essentially appearing, declaring our mission to be a waste of time and signing-off is evidence that you never actually engaged. It was almost 20 years after leaving the LRC that I first engaged in deconstructing its teachings and practices. After a few years of that, I can say that my Christian experience has greatly improved since I am no longer held in bondage to false fears planted and cultivated by the LRC.
I may have no particular experiences related to more recent issues in the LRC, but this forum is here to help those seeking relief to legitimately move on.