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Boxjobox · 12-08-2020, 06:14 PM

A few thoughts on the overall site:
I walked away from the LC in San Diego in 1986 after the “leading ones” sent out a letter declaring the “oneness” of the church with WL and LSM. John Smith had already given his final talk, Lee was introducing the new way, “truth lessons” were the latest consumption. I knew I couldn’t continue is such an assembly- I had grown tired of the whole Lee evolution and really had been questioning a lot of his teachings and practices that I had stuck with for 13 years. I was glad to see such a site as this to compare with what others had been through, because the LC had done a number on my relation to God, Christ, church, other Christians. It was good to hear from others.

But now I have been removed from that thing for over 30 years. I was not there when Lee died and the new LSM took over. I realize there is a whole new crop of young people visiting the site who have gone through a totally different brand/ experience of LC than I did. I can’t really relate to their experiences because I was gone before many of them were even born. I don’t think talking about daystar or WL’s son has any real help for them, as all of that was ancient history.

Next thought is that a good amount of the old timers probably really liked the WL theology, just didn’t like all the antics that accompanied it. So we all squabble over some things, but there doesn’t seem to be a cohesive opinion on what was theologically wrong.

Another thought- I probably have created a lot of the problems Untohim endures in running the site. He has expressed his purpose in running this, and I want to respect that. Yet he and I disagree on fundamental theological views.

I think, for myself, it is probably time to take a long break from this site and not interfere with Untohim’s intentions. I did this once before for about a year; when I returned, it seemed that the same discussions and topics were still being bantered about. As I said, there seems to be a new crop of younger XLC that could be more relevant to the current LC trend.

Strangest thing to me is, I still live in San Diego, get around the city quite a bit, and in the last 30+ years, have not seen any expression of the LC in San Diego. One would think that “God’s eternal purpose” would be the talk of the town by now with tens of thousands turning the city up-side-down with their teachings.

So, anyway, I appreciate all, and especially Untohim’s diligence.

12-08-2020, 06:14 PM	#10
Boxjobox Moderated Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 829	Re: The forum went down A few thoughts on the overall site: I walked away from the LC in San Diego in 1986 after the “leading ones” sent out a letter declaring the “oneness” of the church with WL and LSM. John Smith had already given his final talk, Lee was introducing the new way, “truth lessons” were the latest consumption. I knew I couldn’t continue is such an assembly- I had grown tired of the whole Lee evolution and really had been questioning a lot of his teachings and practices that I had stuck with for 13 years. I was glad to see such a site as this to compare with what others had been through, because the LC had done a number on my relation to God, Christ, church, other Christians. It was good to hear from others. But now I have been removed from that thing for over 30 years. I was not there when Lee died and the new LSM took over. I realize there is a whole new crop of young people visiting the site who have gone through a totally different brand/ experience of LC than I did. I can’t really relate to their experiences because I was gone before many of them were even born. I don’t think talking about daystar or WL’s son has any real help for them, as all of that was ancient history. Next thought is that a good amount of the old timers probably really liked the WL theology, just didn’t like all the antics that accompanied it. So we all squabble over some things, but there doesn’t seem to be a cohesive opinion on what was theologically wrong. Another thought- I probably have created a lot of the problems Untohim endures in running the site. He has expressed his purpose in running this, and I want to respect that. Yet he and I disagree on fundamental theological views. I think, for myself, it is probably time to take a long break from this site and not interfere with Untohim’s intentions. I did this once before for about a year; when I returned, it seemed that the same discussions and topics were still being bantered about. As I said, there seems to be a new crop of younger XLC that could be more relevant to the current LC trend. Strangest thing to me is, I still live in San Diego, get around the city quite a bit, and in the last 30+ years, have not seen any expression of the LC in San Diego. One would think that “God’s eternal purpose” would be the talk of the town by now with tens of thousands turning the city up-side-down with their teachings. So, anyway, I appreciate all, and especially Untohim’s diligence.