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In reply to the discussion: This is hard... [View all]Demo_Chris
(6,234 posts)The answer is that everyone must decide for themselves what their breaking point is. They would weight the attrocities versus the good, and factor in the cost (or possibility) of leaving.
For example, the Boy Scouts undoubtedly do some good things. An individual would have to decide for themselves whether or not the bad -- the child molestation scandal, the position on gays and atheists, and what not -- warrant their departure. Leaving is a simple as can be, one simply stops attending the meetings or sending in money. If one chooses to continue to participate then they have made their choice.
It changes a bit when we are talking about a nation. Leaving requires an entirely different level of committment and sacrifice, and it might not even be possible.
Anyone in America can change their church at will. Assuming it's not a cult, they can join and quit ten churchs a day if they want.