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Book Two is very telling. There is this quote from Bill Mallon in photocopy DSC02321: On 10-14-87 WEM states “Immorality is sin but playing politics and imposing one’s will on others is EVIL! The latter is worse.”
The next day on 10-15-87 (photocopy DSC02325) Bill Mallon has a conversation with Don R. who states Witness Lee began to use the expression “My Ministry” three years ago. Is this WL personal ministry or Lord’s committed ministry.
On 11-8-87 (photocopy DSC02352) John Ingalls visits with Bill Mallon and says, “WL said No more elders. All saints are divided into 120 tents. All saints are divided into 120 districts.” JI goes on to say that WL is talking about a global system. photocopy DSC02353
The same day, 11-8-87, Don R says in a conversation with Bill Mallon that The “tent” is now going to be the way. Church in Taipei to turn all properties to the office. So 3 brothers will have charge over 3 tents – e.g. a grid system! He goes on to say the brothers in U.S. and Europe are rising up — it will be office vs the church. photocopy DSC02360
On 11-16-87, Don R says in a conversation with Bill Mallon that motivation behind centralized work is hierarchy. photocopy DSC02382
On 12-10-87 WEM (Bill Mallon) lists points. Number 18 he states: People are utilizing oneness with the ministry and office to play politics, to control others through intimidation. DSC02435-2440 photocopies
On 12-11-87 Ken Unger discusses how to approach Witness Lee with truth of facts. See photocopy DSC02454 where KU states Benson coordinates much more with PL than with WL. KU goes on to point out history of power struggle in the office. photocopy DSC02455 He states FTTT became a domain for PL as his power base.
On 12-17-87 John Ingalls tells of meeting with WL and attempting to speak truth regarding PL. photocopy DSC02485