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You have correctly identified the culture of fear that permeates the entire fellowship, going all the way back to unHoly Jim Canyon. That foundation can be traced back to the formation of Israel as the ‘chosen’ people, who were repeated instructed to separate themselves out from all others in order to not risk being unduly influenced by the mixed multitude.
UnHoly Jim Canyon, along with all the teachings regarding the ‘pure’ atmosphere, have time and again given justification to any and all shunning and expulsion. Top things off with the eminent destruction of any who dare to leave the fold, and you have the recipe for a serious mind-f*ck.
As you rightly pointed out, those who have been around long enough to witness the consequences of those who left, are not in any hurry to incur the same treatment themselves. Perhaps the days ahead will afford them an opportunity for an easy exit. Only time will tell.
You have correctly identified the culture of fear that permeates the entire fellowship, going all the way back to unHoly Jim Canyon. That foundation can be traced back to the formation of Israel as the ‘chosen’ people, who were repeated instructed to separate themselves out from all others in order to not risk being unduly influenced by the mixed multitude.
UnHoly Jim Canyon, along with all the teachings regarding the ‘pure’ atmosphere, have time and again given justification to any and all shunning and expulsion. Top things off with the eminent destruction of any who dare to leave the fold, and you have the recipe for a serious mind-f*ck.
As you rightly pointed out, those who have been around long enough to witness the consequences of those who left, are not in any hurry to incur the same treatment themselves. Perhaps the days ahead will afford them an opportunity for an easy exit. Only time will tell.