The Jewel wrote: I know that RD thought Bailey was getting railroaded, but then RD had a perverse streak, himself. I remember, at Shiloh during that time period, hearing JRS say that he too thought Mel Bailey was getting railroaded.I also remember Mel Bailey quite well from my time in LA. At the time I would no more have believed he did something like that than I would have believed JRS cou
Forum: Former Cult Members and Affected Families

Oranpolois, I can completely understand taking issue with power hungry leaders who have poor people skills and unrealistic expectations of church members. But I must ask you, what exactly constitutes a "Cult" for you, and how have you concluded that Calvary Chapel is one? I don't think defamation of others and encouraging division is a godly move on your part or helps promote th
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"

Oranpolois, I can completely understand taking issue with power hungry leaders who have poor people skills and unrealistic expectations of church members. But I must ask you, what exactly constitutes a "Cult" for you, and how have you concluded that Calvary Chapel is one? I don't think defamation of others and encouraging division is a godly move on your part or helps promote th
Forum: Destructive Churches