There are plenty of spaces online to have such discussions, but not on this thread. That's obviously true, and I will abide by that rule. I've written in this forum since 2006, and prior to that, a couple years on Factnet. I was in this horrendous cult from 1976-1998--and participation in these discussions with other former members of TLWF has been invaluable in my post-cult healing
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Sorry about that. I think you've done an exceptional job moderating this forum for so many years. Kept things on the right track so contributors were less hesitant to share their stories and not be blindsided by bad actors. All the best Rick, -Mike
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O.K.--it's done. This time for real! -Changed rrmoderator Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Changedagain, > > Please stop posting links to unrelated topics not > relevant to this thread.
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I agree, Reep.
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Yes That'sEnough wrote: As far as this forum goes, I am hopeful other TLWF survivors are doing better now that it's been a handful of years since Gary and his group of scumbag abusers were exposed for what they really were. I've found it takes time, a lot of time, to heal from what was beaten into us over the years.
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No problem, That'sEnough. Thanks for weighing in. -Changed
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From July of 2020: Posted by: Reepicheep Date: July 28, 2020 03:49AM changedagain Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I was heavily involved in the intercession in the > mid to late 70's, and I recall the idea of him > being the "door-opener" and/or the "apostle to the > Kingdom" being frequently referenced in our >
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Look at how rude and unappreciative he is toward our senators. Disgraceful! /s
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I confirm this analysis:
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Is it possible for a basset to "break every bond"? I thought you weren't going to ask any stupid questions.
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One of a basset hound's priorities, perhaps top priority, is simply to have good time. Humans must help make that happen. Otherwise, what is their purpose?
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Approximately seven years ago: Posted by: changedagain Date: January 08, 2018 08:01AM puddington Wrote: I recall hearing in LW services, teachings about the “unforgivable sin”, i.e. blaspheming the Holy Spirit. It was said that to deny that Christ was coming forth in his people was equivalent to blaspheming the Holy Spirit. The LW teaches that the 2nd coming of Christ will happen wi
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Ask President Carter--SNL (Dan Aykroyd at his best)
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'Just give me a sign.' Clip of Steve Martin as Dr. Michael Hfuhruhurr, in Man With Two Brains:
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A few posts from approximately three years ago: Posted by: Reepicheep Date: December 26, 2021 02:08AM Another Christmas without the "Magical Caroling Truck". Wouldn't it have been fun to explain to newspeople that we don't celebrate Christmas and that's why we could work ourselves to death on Christmas Eve instead of spending time with our actual family? Maybe it
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They say it's your birthday. We're going to have a good time etc.
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What a mess is right, TheJewel. The worst of the worst tend to insist on having complete control, and are obviously willing to do anything to achieve that goal. Having no conscience works in their favor, of course. Maybe these people will be rewarded by having to spend eternity with each other. :) Anyway, always good to hear from you. I guess it ended up deeded over to TLW, therefore Gary/M
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An attempt at levity--August of 2018: Posted by: changedagain Date: August 22, 2018 11:05AM I hope I am not the only one who answered the latest confidential TLWF survey this way. Boy, I'll be in real trouble! Name something you have received by serving Christ in the Flesh. PTSD Posted by: cultfree Date: August 22, 2018 01:46PM Hey changedagain. Is there a real anonymous su
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Reep's links to the Oops! I'm in a Cult Podcast actually work. From this point on I'm deferring to her. Competence matters!
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And thank you Reep for all your contributions to this discussion through the years. :)
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It doesn't get more romantic than this. I found myself tearing up as he described in detail what he was willing to do for a potential mate, preferably in the LA/Socal area. I am a little embarrassed that it impacted me so profoundly. ;)
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And now for something a little bit different:
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On the subject of 'trust has to be earned'--September of 2018 Posted by: Cloudwatcher Date: September 23, 2018 01:02PM You know they did this "open door" thing quite some time ago with meetings every week so people could air their concerns and complaints in an open forum. Nothing was done about anything--and important and valid concerns were voiced. After they had colle
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(latest comment inspired by Scott, Charity & Caleb)
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So now I can't even remember the guy's name. That's how distant he has become to everything in my life. Give me a hint. I might be able to refresh your memory. O.K. He was the original do your own thing guy. John Robert Stevens? Yes, that's correct. Thanks, I guess. No problem. That was easy.
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The latest episode of the 'Oops! I'm in a Cult' podcast--Interview with Caleb LaPlante--is now available:
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Good for Kristy coming forward. It certainly could not have been easy. The level of trauma she endured while growing up in the cult is extraordinary. I had a more than a few encounters with Marilyn in which I experienced her vicious/psychotic nature...including a death threat relayed to me, reluctantly, by my wife. But is was nowhere near the daily exposure she and many others had, featured in
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The latest episode of the 'Oops, I am in a Cult' podcast in now available. Below is a link: The Living Word Fellowship’s Secret Society: Interview With Kristy Pfeifer
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Note: I have yet to listen to this particular podcast, with its provocative title. Sometime today, likely.
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The latest episode of the Oops! I'm in a Cult podcast, featuring an interview with Rebekah Stassinopoulos-- 'Get In B*tch, We're Burning it Down'
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