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Originally Posted by Trapped
Unreg #3, I appreciate that you put value in understanding why people leave. I think it's immensely valuable too. I've spoken to many church kids about it, and there are always some painful feelings and experiences and realizations that go along with their unhappiness in the church. They are usually unhappy for quite some time but feel trapped because of the teachings that make them afraid and fearful of leaving to attend another church or to take a break.
What have you discovered in your browsing about why people leave, and do you think there is any validity to those reasons, or any reason to be concerned about them?
Trapped
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Here is what I have discovered about why people leave.
1. Many church kids felt isolated sheltered by their parents.
2. There are numerous conferences that seem endless.
3. They feel that the teachings from Watchman Nee and Witness Lee are narrow, such as one church in one city.
4. They feel that the Local Church acts like they are the only legitimate church.
5. Many current church members were gained in college, and it's the parents that are concerned that it's a cult. Some of them go to FTTA, and their parents are not happy with that decision.
6. I even read Jo Casteel's open letter about leaving the Lord's recovery and have it saved. I was attacked for my Facebook response, but I just shook it off.
Yes, there is some validity to these concerns. I have gone to some home meetings in which some people either go to another church or don't go to any at all, but we welcome them. I keep an open mind on things and a balanced life as I previously stated.