From the article above: The day's final witness, Laurie Gennari, had a starkly different take on the events of the week. She had attended several of Ray's previous seminars and said "there was always some little thing I would latch onto and I thought, that was good, maybe he'll get to the better stuff next time." But from the moment she arrived at the Spiritual
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Are "The Prophet" Speed Rathbun and his next-in-commands still gone into hiding? I imagine with the recent horror hitting Japan it is reestablishing the Trumpeteers belief that "The Prophet" must be right! How sad it will be when nothing happens. Wouldn't Speed Rathbun's flucked flock be the first to rise up to the clouds in rapture since they are "pu
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gracevslaw, all comments are moderated here. Many times the moderators are actually watching you post and can approve it "instantly", other times they are away going to dinner, on a trip, etc. and cannot instant post. This is done to prevent evildoers from spreading evil posts here. And no...I am NEITHER a moderator NOR know any moderators. I am one of the few that has been gi
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How is this "promotion"? You followed the rules for posting to the letter (no personal contact info like name, address, phone, email address/no flaming/no being a jerk). We all like to see cult/abusive groups get a documentary treatment. Hell, if more people saw this shit there would (hopefully) be less NEW cult members. Keep the info coming. Please give us more links on your
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A "Guilty" finding by the jury will go a long way in putting the brakes on these LGAT fiends.
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Yeah, Rick Ross and the other expert witnesses and professional responders and doctors are going to take all these witness testimonies and tie them up with a nice little bow and stick it in Death Ray's craw.
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From the trial courtesy of CNN: Doctors treating "Sweat Lodge" victims feared it was a cult "mass suicide". And from ABC News, DeathRay's defense team goes hardball on roommate of victim to discredit testimonies and muddy the waters: I can't wait for Rick Ross' testimony.
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gracevslaw, please tell us about "floating". Is this similar to feeling "out-of-body" when you are feeling helpless/out of control of your life?
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????? Clearly you have posted and started a new thread as well. All comments must await moderation to be approved.
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CNN reports on the trial: Inside the "Sweat Lodge" ceremony gone wrong.
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There is a bit of very low-level buzz here about "Eagles Wings". A Google Search reveals quite a few groups usurping this name. Can you tell us where this group is located? Are there other branches? Thanks in advance.
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In the James Arthur Ray trial, the jury gets to hear the voice of one of the victims:
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James Arthur Ray jury hears the voice of one of the victims:
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SGI members who are about to get married in a saki ceremony and placate mon and dad even though you are ex-SGI in your heart, might want to see how much Lifetime will "pony up"(PAY). It could be a nice way to fund a fun honeymoon. SGI exploited you...why not get something out of it for yourself?
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This will be one of those series that lets America/Canada look into the odd marriages out there. I, for one, was married in an SGI ceremony with the complete Saki ceremony (don't ask, only know that the "Saki Girl" was so nervous she spilled and gave my wife most of the saki and I had only a sip...damn it!). I think this is sort of a "ooh look at how weird that is!" s
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rrmoderator is correct. Please don't bore us (me, anyway) with your back-and-forth-wars that will clearly get BOTH of you banned? I have seen this so many times before. Watch yourselves. Why don't you use the private message system if you wish to spar with each other? I am trying to learn about this movement which seems to me to be a "Destini-lite", sans channel
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Connie Joy's book " Tragedy in Sedona" at Amazon has RAVE reviews from purchasers. Check it out and the comments as well. I especially enjoyed the one (1) negative review. Clearly a Ray loon. Here is the official site of Joy's book: If the poster DancerCotillion is J.A. Ray, then let me give a "shout-out" to his future cellmate, prisoner #475-9971 "
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Death Ray? Is that you?
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Thank you for sharing this new (to me) MLM. The fact that it is an MLM is enough for me to flash the red light (well beyond the yellow caution light). These things are one shade off of a pyramid scheme. In my opinion MLM ARE pyramid schemes. You have a tougher time ahead, most likely....your department manager is a newbie pie-eyed fool. He/she WILL attempt to "sign you up".
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News article from the trial of Ray. Witness testifies about sweat lodge experience.
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From what everyone is saying (both from the new trial and from this site) is that Ray keeps "ramping things up". I had a friend who was on the outskirts of Sri Chinmoy which was a new age guru group ever seeking to make "master" proud by pushing themselves and their endurance. How different really from the deluded and evil Ray? For a brief Sri Chinmoy lesson, see here:
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Former follower speaks out in court about Ray's "enlightenment" tactics:
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Thanks, Yakarul for your link I will check it tomorrow and watch the fireworks. (I don't have Court TV on my cable. Is Court TV even covering this?)
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I think it is the whole "Mayan Calender" thing...the calender ends in December 2012. I think on the 21st but I could be wrong. Nuts, authors and thieves take advantage of the fearful for $$$ and power. The funny thing is the Mayan descendants don't think the world ends on that date. I remember in the 70's, a prayer group I attended had a special guest lecture to
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The Ray trial begins. Witness testifies on the stand about her experiences at the Sweat Lodge:
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Opening statements begin in Ray trial: Ray trial begins. Sweat Lodge survivor shares her tale:
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Rick Ross allowed to testify in Sweat Lodge case:
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darkadaptedeyes, all postings have to be approved by a moderator prior to showing up. Eventually, if you are lucky, the moderator may give you the ability to instantly post. Using the term "Lurking" would not be an issue. Many of us were lurkers here prior to posting our first message. Welcome!
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frogla, if you haven't already, please delete any and all posts you may have in your "private messages" from me (sparky). My posts would be of no big use compared to the others here begging to send you things. I hope Trent realizes he was bamboozled by the cult leader Speed T. Rathbun and returns to both you and the true Church. I say the "true church" as I firmly
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So...pesticides killed those people? A blood test is simple enough to do. No blood test showing toxic levels of pesticides then no case for the defense. (I love CSI)
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