~”As I pointed out on other threads, the average group lasted between 200 and 500 years before they disappeared.”~
So, let’s see. The Church was founded in the 1830’s... Another 20 years or so, and we’ll be into what you have determined is the danger zone. Seems we’re doing pretty well so far, though, for a faith that is on the cusp of slipping into extinction.
If you’re right, RDB, then you’ve nothing to worry about it.
You might consider heeding the advice of Gamaliel. You’ll find it in Acts chapter 5, toward the end.
***So, let’s see. The Church was founded in the 1830’s... Another 20 years or so, and we’ll be into what you have determined is the danger zone. Seems we’re doing pretty well so far, though, for a faith that is on the cusp of slipping into extinction.****
The Marcionites lasted that long also. The Bogomills made quite a showing in the Middle ages. Adamites? Shakers? Seen any lately?