Deputy Authority and the Ground of Oneness

[Ohio]

Originally Posted by Freedom

Most of the control that I have witnessed has been the subtle type, enough that it would be hard to bring forth any accusation of control or abuse of authority. Members also know to keep in line, most knowing very well the unspoken rules that exist: just say amen to everything, get out of your mind, be "one" with the brothers, etc. I have to say that the system that WL developed was perfect for controlling people without giving them any idea that they were actually being controlled. That's not to say he intended for it to be that way, but I think the opportunity presented itself at some point in time and it was too tempting for WL to resist.

Lee had perfected what Nee had developed years earlier.

I think aron has done quite well to attribute this solely to Chinese culture and nothing closely similar to what we see in scripture. 5 millennia of Chinese dynasties provided them with everything they needed.