[Louis Foxwell]

I have been active in COC. I am clearly aware of the nature of cults, having been active in several in the 60’s in NE.
COC churches in my experience hold leadership as the center of the group life and hold membership as more important than ethics, Biblical teachings, or faith in Christ. Leadership is based upon obedience to a single authority, not Christ.
That makes these groups a cult and not a Bible-believing church that affirms the historic doctrines of Christianity.

[backwoods-engineer]

COC churches in my experience hold leadership as the center of the group life and hold membership as more important than ethics, Biblical teachings, or faith in Christ. Leadership is based upon obedience to a single authority, not Christ.

I've heard enough. You've not been a member of churches of Christ I've been affiliated with over the years, if you think this.

We'll have to agree to disagree. See you in heaven--maybe ;-)