The LCS Factor

[Matt Anderson]

Originally Posted by Ohio

Brother John, I don't see Roger's comment here as a "personal attack," rather a "comparison" out of frustration. Just as WL refused to listen to those around him, Matt's posts on this thread seemed the same to Roger.

To anyone who is posting in defense of me. Please don't. If anyone wants to say things about me whether it be intentional attack or out of frustration, then let them. If they are attacking the substance of what I am saying, feel free to engage, but if it is just pointed at me (for any reason), just let it go. I am. I understand part of why they are upset with what I am saying. I think I would be upset by it too if I were in their shoes. I understand what they are asking. They are asking me to simply let go of one point.

They want me to say that the idolatry in the LC doesn't apply to everyone. Until I back away from that one single point, they probably won't stop objecting.

In the case it is not 100% clear, here is what I have not said:
1. LC members were/are idolators. I have specifically avoided the noun form of the word, because no one who is a Christian is. We are all justified in Christ, but we can commit specific deeds that fall into any category of sin. For these, we are asked to repent and receive the full mercy of God.

Here is what I have said:
1. All LC adherents were brought into idolatry due to the nature of the LC system and this has impacted/affected both 1st (parents) and 2nd generation (children) of those involved in the LC. The effects of the system were/are pervasive.

I've admitted this is an extreme position and that I realize that others don't agree with it. I'll get through what I am saying without too much more delay and then everyone can move on. I've only posted on one thread on this forum and I probably stay with that approach and not bother anyone on other threads.

Matt