Forum: Multi Level Marketing and Commercial Schemes

reply to iwantmywifeback: I do live near Geoffrey Hoppe and the starting point for the group. I have no special skills or formal education in dealing with this type of group. I am sorry to hear they've gotten more out there and are causing folks trouble. I am happy to help if it's within my means and capabilities. Let me know how I might help.
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"

JB, Please consider a respectful inquiry...what's the scoop with your wife's Crimson Circle involvement? DJ
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"

Cosmo, Thanks for the reply and the links. I personally had seen these articles, but would absolutely recommend them to others. To all readers, please let me know if you need a link to documents about MTEX founder, Sam Caster, and his previous troubles with Texas AG due to unsubstantiated product claims. Does anyone have some personal accounts? Thx, DJ
Forum: Multi Level Marketing and Commercial Schemes

Please post your experiences with Mannatech. I have read the recent Barron's article and many product efficacy reports. Bonus points for technical expertise along with organizational knowledge.
Forum: Multi Level Marketing and Commercial Schemes

John, Just curious about your situation. What's the latest?
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"

John, Sorry that I misspelled your handle. Anecdotally, I dated a woman who paid extraordinary amounts of cash for breathing exercises in an unrelated scam years ago. Exercises included screaming into pillows, forced fasting, solitude in hotel rooms while writing personal journals, etc. The bottom line was that the cost of the exercise or retreat was exorbitant. It seems that if the organiz
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"

JonBennie, What's the latest? I was riding my mountain bike by the Coal Creek Community Center during their April meeting. I saw a lot of cars and maybe some money, based on my drive by observations. I saw a lot of fat asses; apparently gluttonly is not an impediment for new energy light workers... DJ
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"

Walkingaway: I don't put anything past fanatics. I personally have had the most difficulties with fundamentalist Christians. However, anyone whose belief system is so skewed that they think they are specially chosen to receive messages from St. Germain, Archangel Michael, Metatron, etc. is capable of most anything. BTW, I am intrigued by story and would like to hear more. Send me a PM Jo
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"

Johnbennie, I happen to live jsut a mile away from the leader's house. I have listened to the audio files, read the materials on the website, etc. I personally believe that a leader who claims to channel not being truthful. This group lines up with all the usual angels and archangels and seems to want to create their own version of newageapolooza. They hold get togethers in cool locations
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"