Finally got round to writing another blog post!
Forum: Destructive Churches

Happy New Year everyone! I hope it's a great one, full of joy and freedom! I have recently come across this article and I feel that it seems up Struthers very well. Especially the deception, as especially now the website and any publication makes Struthers look squeaky clean and quite like a 'normal' church.
Forum: Destructive Churches

Good morning, I've been following this site for a while now but I thought I'd actually be brave and share a little of my story :-). I grew up in Struthers Memorial Church during the 90's and early 2000's. I went to all the meetings, summer camps, spent four year in the school and always tried to be the best 'Struthers' christian girl I could possibly be! I&#
Forum: Destructive Churches

Thanks for the information and insight, guys. Wow, this really scares and worries me. For the record, I am female. I asked about it because a male friend I care about deeply mentioned going to one of their workshops. It did not seem to me that they are only going after men, though?
Forum: Large Group Awareness Training, "Human Potential"

Has anyone had any experience with this group based in San Francisco? I would appreciate any positive or negative feedback about it from anyone who has. Thanks!
Forum: Large Group Awareness Training, "Human Potential"

Cultnomore, I too am wondering about the connection between the "Truth Contest" and Sun East. Maybe there's a possibility that Michaell simply posted his message on the wrong thread? Hopefully he will be able to answer our question himself. In the meantime, I am so sorry about the situation with your sister. I wish you and her better times ahead.
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"

I may be a slow learner, but I wouldn't trust anyone who sent me an e-mail of this nature as far as I could throw an elephant. 10% of your income (at minimum) is "necessary for you to take the next step in evolution"? "Putting time and money into anything else would be a waste of time and money"? I'd take the "get lost" option. Fast.
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"

I am curious about the thoughts of anyone who has been part of this pagan group and left. Would you consider it a cult? What are the positives/negatives of your experience with it? Thanks.
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"