The LCS Factor

[Ohio]

Originally Posted by djohnson

My guess is that once the hypocrisy of the leaders became well known something "snapped" in a lot of the youth. A subculture that was restricting them thus became a culprit in their lustful pursuits. This dynamic coupled with the mainstream media bombardment gave license for their behavior.

My question is: what role, if any, do you think the LCS played in the development of these behaviors?

The continued judgments on all of christianity damaged many. Pride creeps in so subtlely. Somehow the young people feel "OK," just because all other Christians are so bad. And for those who couldn't or wouldn't survive in the LC, all other avenues were closed. The teachings of LSM purposely prevented many young Christians from seeking fellowship with "outsiders." As bad as the world is, christianity was far worse, or so we thought. Often I heard "raw heathen" appraised higher than our "religious" brothers in christianity.

I remember one young people gathering with one of our young sisters dressed somewhat immodestly. She was silent until someone mentioned christianity, and then she ignited into a blast upon all christianity. How does those teachings help young people grow in Christ and love people?