Why isn't the LC a Part of the Breathen Church?

[Freedom]

Originally Posted by aron

One thing about fundamentalist Protestant splinter cells: they separate over some supposedly crucial truth, then won't allow their members the same latitude. Many who left "dead religion" in the 1960s and 70s for the LC were horrified that later their children wanted the same exact thing - the freedom to choose. You have to wonder - if "Everyone but us is divisive" isn't perhaps most divisive of all.

Very true. The LC was formed out of a supposed need to separate from others due to the perception that everyone else was divisive. There's nothing particularly alarming about the fact that Nee/Lee formed their own group, just as many others have done. The thing that is alarming, however, was the stated basis for doing so.

People in the LC were always more worried about denominations squabbling over doctrines than they were about the fact that they has a group refused to have any real interaction with any Christians outside the LC.

[aron]

Originally Posted by Freedom

People in the LC were always more worried about denominations squabbling over doctrines than they were about the fact that they has a group refused to have any real interaction with any Christians outside the LC.

And they sing songs by Luther, but shun the Lutherans. Praise Wesley but shun Methodists. Sing Fanny Crosby and Frances Havergal but shun Baptists and Congregation church goers. All those groups are supposedly beyond the Christian pale, but are simultaneously part of the LC's "rich heritage". Huh?

It's like saying, "I loved Joe. Would have done anything for him, at any moment. Anything. Nothing too small or great. But today I won't go near his wife, his kids, his house, his dog, his extended family, or any of his other friends. Can't stand any of them.... but I really loved Joe."

[Freedom]

Originally Posted by aron

And they sing songs by Luther, but shun the Lutherans. Praise Wesley but shun Methodists. Sing Fanny Crosby and Frances Havergal but shun Baptists and Congregation church goers. All those groups are supposedly beyond the Christian pale, but are simultaneously part of the LC's "rich heritage". Huh?

It's like saying, "I loved Joe. Would have done anything for him, at any moment. Anything. Nothing too small or great. But today I won't go near his wife, his kids, his house, his dog, his extended family, or any of his other friends. Can't stand any of them.... but I really loved Joe."

Yes, it's all rather telling. The LC wants to take things here and there from each group, but they don't really recognize any of those groups as legitimate beyond that.

[aron]

Originally Posted by Freedom

Yes, it's all rather telling. The LC wants to take things here and there from each group, but they don't really recognize any of those groups as legitimate beyond that.

They appropriate liberally from Christianity to legitimate themselves then sweepingly de-legitimate Christianity in toto. Talk about a heavy burden to bear. The self-imposed weight is enormous.

[Freedom]

Originally Posted by aron

They appropriate liberally from Christianity to legitimate themselves then sweepingly de-legitimate Christianity in toto. Talk about a heavy burden to bear. The self-imposed weight is enormous.

Yeah, Nee/Lee made the claim to be simply standing on the shoulders of those who had gone before them. It seemed fair enough. But as it turned out the real goal of picking and choosing all the things they wanted from Christianity was really just to help elevate themselves into larger than life figures.

[Truthseeker]

Hey,I have one question about Lee and LSM's stance toward military service. Darby strongly discouraged all Saints to join military because Darby thinks that all worldly institutions include military are the places where Christians must avoid to get in. Do Lee and LSM have the same stance as Darby?

[Sons to Glory!]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

Hey,I have one question about Lee and LSM's stance toward military service. Darby strongly discouraged all Saints to join military because Darby thinks that all worldly institutions include military are the places where Christians must avoid to get in. Do Lee and LSM have the same stance as Darby?

Not at all, from what I recall. I never heard this being addressed.

[Freedom]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

Hey,I have one question about Lee and LSM's stance toward military service. Darby strongly discouraged all Saints to join military because Darby thinks that all worldly institutions include military are the places where Christians must avoid to get in. Do Lee and LSM have the same stance as Darby?

I know someone who was planning to join the army, but he got talked out of it because an elder didn't want him joining the military. I don't know if that represents the LC stance as a whole though.