Re: I was deceived
Hi Nell, I know this is directed more to StG but may I also respond? And maybe he can respond later as well.
In my opinion, seeing how the LC operated in Taiwan, I feel a major part of the “deception” was mixing in his cultural values and Chinese culture into the mix of Christianity (this can be seen with the chanting/calling on the Lord, like Buddhism, and some communist aspects (like covering up and no individuality), which ironically, Lee should have been more aware in the aftermath of Nee’s death in Communist China. But he was traumatized by Nees death and unconsciously and ironically continued a version of Christianity that followed tenets of communist values. I’m not sure if Im making sense, but this is how I view it. My mom was in fttt and she said they would wear red and drum in the streets to preach the gospel. Now if replicated in the U.S, it would look silly.
Lee’s biggest mistake (which led to deception) was doing what he felt was right according to the familiarity of his cultural upbringing (the outward acts instead of inward transformation).
You add these cultural aspects (of being silent) to the younger generation, it wont stick. thats why the younger generation is leaving in droves. and now they’re ex church kids who are broken and confused.
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