kicked out!

[aron]

Originally Posted by james73

Obviously no "innocent until proven guilty" at the LC. Also I wonder how the "facts" came to light; how they were discussed; who was involved; how they reached this decision..

One of the strengths of the LC system is its impenetrability. It is like the "omerta" code in the mafia: anyone who knows anything isn't talking.

The simple fact that you were publicly presenting what is said in LC meetings was enough to get you put out, and quickly. No discussion, no warning, no "probation", no evidence presented, no witnesses brought forward.

It is hard to have conversations with these people. Either repeat the mantra of the week, or be shown the door.

The good news is that you don't seem to be bothered about meeting with other Christians. A LOT of LC Christians have been so brainwashed that they can't bear to "meet on other ground", i.e. have any fellowship with other Christian believers. If you have gotten over that, you will avoid becoming isolated. The flock of God is your protection, and if the LC doesn't care about "the public" hearing the truth of what is said in their meetings, what is going to be their end, really?

God bless your journey as it continues. Remember, no bitterness! You are better off for what has just happened; it is their loss, not yours.

[countmeworthy]

James,
To your question how they might have known you were posting, don't you think there are LC 'spies' reading the forum ? Someone might have recognized you. You have shared your concerns before the congregation then sharing with us what you shared and how it was received at the meetings.

For me this is more proof that the wonderful church life I once embraced indeed is simply another organization, run like a business. When a person works for a company, he/she must abide by the rules. There is little room for disagreement over policy. You might express your concern and they will try to make you see it their way. After some time, you will keep your opinions of disagreement to yourself, resign or handed a pink slip.

You got handed your pink slip.

In the real CHURCH, the Body of Christ holds Christ Jesus as their Head. They are free to fellowship and to disagree.

Recently I watched a panel of end time teachers on TV. One was a Pre-Tribber and one was a post-tribber. I can't recall of there was a mid-tribber..
Possibly. But I recognized the pre and post tribbers for sure.

All discussed their personal view based on their interpretation of scripture. Everyone respected each others views..at least on TV. But I guarantee the zpre tribber pastor will never invite the post tribber and vice versa to their respective " church". They need to be like minded.

That is why I prefer informal fellowship. However I am not a babe in Christ either where I need some basic and very much needed biblical truths. Young believers need to be discipled in the Word of God.

The problem is if a born again believer starts going to church for the first time, he/she will also pick up their stand on salvation, tongues, etc..

We need to learn to read and study the bible without preconceived ideas. We need to accept the good and throw out the bad.

Everyone here at one time loved the church life..for however long. It was not all bad. As time went on and we kept reaching out to JESUS, to His Word, desiring the Truth and Love, we felt the darkness of the LC suffocating us...others saw and experienced some terrible things.

May the Lord restore the Joy of their salvation and heal their wounds quickly. May we all remember Jesus is our Solid Rock ..all other ground is sinking sand.

Blessings and may the Joy of the Lord Jesus strengthen you and fill you with Peace James..and everyone here too.

Carol Garza