How Can This Forum Improve?

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Originally Posted by Current LC Member

My post above does not indicate that there are no abusive authorities at all in the LC. But that in situations where there is no storm, many Local Churches are not as described here. Of course there are many members that feel abused, but there are many more members who have not experienced what you described. Again going back to the thread: if you want more current members to participate in this forum, then you also have to consider those who have never seen this side. How can you convince them when they feel you are attacking them?

You don't need to convince me. But I'm speaking about the rest. The person who started this thread mentioned that they would like more current LC members to participate. But what's in it for them, those who have no idea and no experience of all that is posted on the forum? That's my question. Unless, the goal is to attract more current LC member who are already on the verge leaving organization.

Current LC member, the Recovery has lost much of its standing as a testimony of Jesus. This forum provides some recent history and unique insider insight into the events which caused this to occur. The information here will not be for those members who are content with an exclusive diet of WL's teachings, regurgitated by the Blendeds, whoever they are. Those however who have nagging questions about its vast claims and its broken promises, like I did, mind find some valuable help here.

One way to attract LC members is by providing a non-confrontational environment. We definitely don't all agree with everything, but do endeavor to treat one another with Christian civility and respect. We left an environment where expressing heart-felt opinions was outlawed, and consequently the leadership existed without healthy and scriptural boundaries. As a result, many were hurt, and many more have left. Here, perhaps for the first time, they can discuss the issues which have bothered them.