Ask Me Anything: Currently Meeting With The Local Churches

Originally Posted by Member

Although I have my own ministry in Christian apologetics, I defend mere Christianity. I am a local church member. I have met with the local churches for a while now. I'm intimately connected (and related to some) the leading co-workers, and I've lurked on this forum for multiple years. I wanted to ask all of you, why you are on this forum and why you left the local churches personally. And I'm open to answering any questions, ask me anything!

OK member,
Since we can ask anything, here you go: not sure the forum will be ok with my questions.

I’m not a member of this forum, however I am a former member of the local church.
There are some things that stand out as big red flags in your post, that should be addressed.

1) if you have your own ministry in Christian apologetics, and you actually know anything about apologetics, there is zero chance you can be a member of a local church for a while. I guess unless you work for DCP as a local church “apologetics unit”.

2) if, as you say you are a lurker on this this forum, ( just as I am), there is absolutely no need for the current members to state their objections to the local church. There is almost 100000 post here, and if you honest enough to read them and write an apology for the local church then you would not have come here asking the same questions.

3) if, as you claim you are related to the blended bros of the LC, firstly, there is no such thing as a personal ministry in there! You ether eat things of the Witness or you are out, there is no in between. So something smells like a data collection operation done by the locals here, instead of actually being honest and revealing who you are and asking questions in normal human way, JUST AS EVERY OTHER CHRISTIAN GROUP DOES!

I would be very cautious and show some discernment with this. Unless you just want to repeat and do someone’s homework for them. This doesn’t smell right, or even for real. Sorry. Smells like another sham or scam.

[manna-man]

Is defending mere Christianity the same as poor Christianity?

Originally Posted by manna-man

Is defending mere Christianity the same as poor Christianity?

I'm not sure what poor Christianity is. It's a reference to C.S Lewis if you have read him. I have a similar approach to William Lane Craig. I don't defend things like soteriology, it's a general approach (Trinity, God, Resurrection).

Originally Posted by Onlooker

OK member,
Since we can ask anything, here you go: not sure the forum will be ok with my questions.

I’m not a member of this forum, however I am a former member of the local church.
There are some things that stand out as big red flags in your post, that should be addressed.

1) if you have your own ministry in Christian apologetics, and you actually know anything about apologetics, there is zero chance you can be a member of a local church for a while. I guess unless you work for DCP as a local church “apologetics unit”.

2) if, as you say you are a lurker on this this forum, ( just as I am), there is absolutely no need for the current members to state their objections to the local church. There is almost 100000 post here, and if you honest enough to read them and write an apology for the local church then you would not have come here asking the same questions.

3) if, as you claim you are related to the blended bros of the LC, firstly, there is no such thing as a personal ministry in there! You ether eat things of the Witness or you are out, there is no in between. So something smells like a data collection operation done by the locals here, instead of actually being honest and revealing who you are and asking questions in normal human way, JUST AS EVERY OTHER CHRISTIAN GROUP DOES!

I would be very cautious and show some discernment with this. Unless you just want to repeat and do someone’s homework for them. This doesn’t smell right, or even for real. Sorry. Smells like another sham or scam.

This post is hilarious to read.

1) You suggest there is zero chance I would remain a member if I know anything about apologetics. You just psychoanalyze and presuppose your position. Could you offer an argument? Why should I leave the local churches?

2) The main point of my post was for people to AMA. I offered the question as a personal sentiment. I'm curious why they left (personally), I have seen the objections on this forum. You seem to have been hurt in your experience, but you don't have to project it onto this conversation.

3) You can see my other response. I defend the core doctrines of Christianity which is not in conflict with any of the teachings of LSM. I have been encouraged in this endeavor. You accuse of data collection... for what? I'm scamming by asking questions. How absurd. Do you have anything of substance to offer?