kicked out!

[james73]

Well it seems there is a price to pay for voicing dissent about the LC on the forum here - just got this email from the elder in our group:

James,

Because you have written to the public negatively concerning the church, we don't think it is appropriate for you to come to our meetings. Now, I don't want to reiterate here the things you have written about the church. Suffice to say, they have damaged our fellowship.

We were under the impression that you are travelling in the UK, that's why we have not contacted you.

T___

Well. Quite upsetting. After all, seems there is no "trial". Come to think of it, there's absolutely no evidence it's "me" posting here. I wouldn't deny it, of course, but at the same time, it's very easy for someone to have posted in my name. Obviously no "innocent until proven guilty" at the LC. Also I wonder how the "facts" came to light; how they were discussed; who was involved; how they reached this decision; and who gives them the AUTHORITY to ban someone, if they indeed believe they are the "only church in Hong Kong"? There must have been some pretty mucky slander going on the last few days, no wonder I've been feeling so anxious.

Obviously they are also feeling upset if they think I've been posting publicly my complaints about the church, and I'm sorry about that. But no regrets or repentance - a church should be able to take public criticism. If there's a lesson for them to learn, it's to take member's complaints more seriously before the members get frustrated and seek outside help. If there's a lesson for me to learn, it's not to get involved with cultish Californian ministries that believe they are God's only gift to the world.