Wait, It's A Cult?

[leastofthese]

Originally Posted by Evangelical

I cannot disclose my locality on a public forum, sorry.

How would that statement factor in to the larger discussion?

[Evangelical]

Originally Posted by leastofthese

How would that statement factor in to the larger discussion?

Exactly, it doesn't.

[leastofthese]

Originally Posted by Evangelical

Exactly, it doesn't.

Or it would apply to #9? "intimidation is often used to keep cult members from even thinking about getting out."

I was specifically told not to read anything regarding the LSM denomination online, lest I be "poisoned". This was followed by a bible verse on poison, I'm sure you've heard the same and can quote the verse. Likely - you also have experienced an anecdote about being positive and focusing on heavenly things. Whatever you do, don't read anything that goes against the ministry.

I've never heard this in all my years in non-denominational churches. Yet it was a constant during my time within the LSM denomination.

[Evangelical]

Originally Posted by leastofthese

Or it would apply to #9? "intimidation is often used to keep cult members from even thinking about getting out."

I was specifically told not to read anything regarding the LSM denomination online, lest I be "poisoned". This was followed by a bible verse on poison, I'm sure you've heard the same and can quote the verse. Likely - you also have experienced an anecdote about being positive and focusing on heavenly things. Whatever you do, don't read anything that goes against the ministry.

I've never heard this in all my years in non-denominational churches. Yet it was a constant during my time within the LSM denomination.

If that were true then how can Drake and I be on this forum?

[leastofthese]

Originally Posted by Evangelical

If that were true then how can Drake and I be on this forum?

Maybe Drake isn't too intimidated to share his locality?

Also, what do you mean IF that were true?

[Evangelical]

Originally Posted by leastofthese

Maybe Drake isn't too intimidated to share his locality?

Also, what do you mean IF that were true?

If it were true that we are not allowed to read anything about the LSM online, then how could we be on this forum.

[leastofthese]

Originally Posted by Evangelical

If it were true that we are not allowed to read anything about the LSM online, then how could we be on this forum.

So you are telling me that you've never heard this before?

I was only a part of your denomination for a year and I heard it from multiple people from different localities and different states. Outside of these direct statements of being "poisoned", I heard countless other people share this same message indirectly.

The better question to ask would be how are you and Drake the only people on this forum? I could probably provide you with more stories, but I'm sure you already are well aware.

[TLFisher]

Originally Posted by Evangelical

If it were true that we are not allowed to read anything about the LSM online, then how could we be on this forum.

Probably on your own initiative bypassing any fellowship about coming onto an internet forum. Localities I've met with there's usually some form of announcement regarding the internet and DCP.