Why People Leave
I have been in the Lord's Recovery for 10 years and plan on staying in it. I have been meeting continuously with the Church in Austin since January 2019. About a year earlier, I discovered this website. Out of curiosity, I browse through these postings to understand why many LC members leave, including many church kids, like yourself.
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.
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