Should we not consider such rafts to be training wheels until one trusts The One enough to get off the raft and just float or swim?

Grasping at straws versus trusting The Ocean.

The Water is wide, but The Water is fine.

Also, should arrogant, self-important Christians get kicked off the rafts for causing turmoil and disturbances within the assembly?

Listen.

https://soundcloud.com/sheaves-of-life/im-very-encouraged-saw-original

It seems someone got their raft flipped.