Deification

[TLFisher]

Originally Posted by Freedom

One thing that was really telling was when I saw some resist this pressure. What happened is the pressure got even more intense. That wasn't normal at all. It forced to to realize that the FTTA is not simply a "Bible school", but it more of a factory or WL duplication center. I am convinced that if it weren't for the FTTA, the LC would be quickly declining in the U.S. The younger generation seems to find the LC less relevant as the older LC generation. The solution to that is to send them off to the FTTA where they learn how to dress, speak LC lingo, and "play church". There is enough doctrine to get them convinced that they possess a great "vision" and to justify the cultural disconnect of the LC in America.

I was subjected to the pressures of FTTA as well. No, no, no, and no were my responses.
I observed those that answered the call for FTTA received the attention and subsequent care. Those that did not answer the call for FTTA were largely ignored.

[Freedom]

Originally Posted by Terry

I was subjected to the pressures of FTTA as well. No, no, no, and no were my responses.
I observed those that answered the call for FTTA received the attention and subsequent care. Those that did not answer the call for FTTA were largely ignored.

For someone who has grown up in the sheltered environment of the LC, it is not an easy thing to have to face life head-on. That was my experience. Looking back, I'm very glad I firmly decided no to go.

Actually, even though I had no desire to attend the FTTA, it would have been an easy route had I simply wanted an easy way out of facing the real world. I think that is the situation for many who go to the FTTA. They might not have any desire to go, but the fact that they don't have any plans for their future makes it seem more desirable as it offers them decision that they can make and at the same time please parents/saints.