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Originally Posted by OBW

I would agree that most of the LRC's problems are practical and therefore, their orthopraxy, as well as all of the storms, cover-ups, etc., are extremely relevant. But while there is an orthodox core, the reason that the orthopraxy is so messed-up is that there is a serious problem with defining what is the main thing. And what is the way to read the Bible. It is too much like being handed a thick manual of how to reread so many words and phrases that what is important becomes unimportant and what is unimportant (or not there) become preeminent. It is a system of error that takes too many away from the real charge we have concerning our life here and now. It is replacing righteousness with "in your spirit." It replaces obedience with abiding and getting dispensing. It paralyzes too many, yet makes them certain that they are God's best and that all others are deficient, even harlot daughters of the Whore of Babylon.

Thank you OBW for these excellent points. You put into words just what the local churches and their allegiance to the LSM (Living Stream Ministry) have done. As a result many people have suffered at the hands of those who idolize Witness Lee and “the ministry” with his so-called life study messages that apparently continue to be read as the basis of worship in the present local church meetings worldwide. Because of such there is a real need for an open forum that can expose such works and protect others (especially idealistic young college students) from being lured into the local churches/LSM.