The confession by Souder - an evangelical Christian who promoted abstinence education and was known for his outspoken views on religion - stunned some voters in his district.

"I just think it's a crying shame," said Jean Tarner, who owns the Huntington Street Bar in downtown Syracuse. "He's supposed to be setting the values for the youth. It's just too bad."




[news.yahoo.com]

Quote
ostracizedone
THE GOOD OL' THREAT OF SPIRITUAL DEATH


[www.abc.net.au]


Former cult members, mostly young girls, have told police they were instructed to undress for health checks and to have sex with Jeong to remove their sins.

The girls said they were threatened with spiritual death if they spoke of what happened, according to previous media reports.


THE GOOD OL' END OF THE WORLD THREAT


[www.abc.net.au]

[www.abc.net.au]

[www.abc.net.au]

[www.abc.net.au]

[www.abc.net.au]

[www.abc.net.au]

[www.abc.net.au]

How many times have former and current TPCers been told they "are in a dangerous place" when discussing concerns and their decision to leave Turning Point Church in Marysville Washington? How has TPC utilized this form of control and manipulation? Does anyone have first hand accounts?

Escape From A New Age Cult-

[www.spotlightministries.org.uk]

As we try to reach out to those people who were at the course while we were, we find many who have been so deceived into thinking that this ordinary man is the way to truth and enlightenment. Many are willing to give 10% of their monthly gross income to this man for a year long course consisting of 30 minute phone calls and exercises to practice. He will allow you to come stay on his land for two weeks and provide you with a tent for a mere $6000 - all to gain this enlightenment that he claims to have.

Pseudo-Religious Cults
How to Avoid and Escape Their Mind Control



[www.heartsandminds.org]

"We hope this site will help you to learn how to establish criteria for defining a cult, how to recognize cultic and spiritually abusive behaviors, and how to guard against unwanted psychological persuasion -the techniques used by cults and spiritually abusive groups to recruit and retain their members."



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/26/2010 04:54AM by ostracizedone.

A cult is a religious perversion. It is a belief and practice in the world of religion which calls for devotion to a religious view or leader centered in false doctrine. It is an organized heresy. A cult may take many forms but it is basically a religious movement which distorts or warps orthodox faith to the point where truth becomes perverted into a lie. A cult is impossible to define except against the absolute standard of the teaching of Holy Scripture.

Gwen also mentioned that our local Remnant leaders should be our “go-to” for important life decisions and basic counsel. This was odd. What about our prayer life and a close relationship with God? According to Gwen, her words relate that we must go through a Chain of Command now.

This was sad to me because I felt that Gwen’s teachings may be tainted with self-serving undertones. I tried to ignore this red flag, because I was so happy to have a group of people who really loved God and wanted to worship him and follow His plan. Unfortunately, His plan wasn’t being preached in the Remnant Fellowship

The Weigh Down/Remnant Testimony of Laura R. - [www.spiritwatch.org]



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/26/2010 05:07AM by ostracizedone.

"How many times have former and current TPCers been told they "are in a dangerous place" when discussing concerns and their decision to leave Turning Point Church in Marysville Washington? How has TPC utilized this form of control and manipulation? Does anyone have first hand accounts?"

With a name like turning point reject it sounds as though yours could be a very powerful testimony ! My experience is that the "wolves" at the top have to eat , they just have different colored coats from church to church .

This is so Accurate it is Amazing ! - [www.youtube.com]

"Structure your cult like an onion,with the most benign and helpful features on the outside and the most controlling,cooky and evil parts at the secret inner core"

Scientology - The Cult Awareness Network-How Scientology Deals With Those That Listen To Grumblers And Complainers



[www.youtube.com]



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/26/2010 06:16AM by ostracizedone.

Ronald Enroth identifies what is meant by "abusive churches." Then, he describes abusive churches, using the ten identifying traits of control-oriented leadership, spiritual elitism, manipulation of members, perceived persecution, lifestyle rigidity, emphasis on experience, suppression of dissent, harsh discipline of members, denunciation of other churches, and the painful exit process. Finally, he shows readers how to discern fringe churches and offers several "red flags" that can be discerned when conventional churches drift toward the fringe.



[www.ccel.us]


Could be a useful resource if one chooses to crawl out from "under the covering" of their local False Apostles false teachings ! May even help offset the effects of reading materials such as Mr. and Mrs. John Beveres "Under Cover"

“The truth shall set you free”



This site is about the process of salvation and subjects related to that process. If you think there is something wrong with Modern Christianity you will find the Scriptural answers here.

[www.freetruth.info]