Live Sundays at 11:00 a.m. (EST),on demand afterward. Heres where the problem comes in: You now know what the Bible says about a topic. I always pretended to speak in tongues and interpret because its something I was expected to know how to do. Yes! March 17, 2020. I was forced to be in The Way for 6 more years. L. Craig Martindale. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) significantly ameliorates this situation. Since I was a child when I was involved I was shielded from a lot and dont feel comfortable giving specific advice. There was also an underlying kind of sexual vibe going on a tension, subtle interaction, vague discomfort. And that applies to any other situation as well. Love yourself, Love others (including your enemies) but take no shit. He was fine with it. How Old Is Lisa On Heartland In Real Life. Donna Martindale, MHPP is a Care Coordinator in Fordyce, AR. One of the consequences of toxic (or maybe any?) Anyway, it helps me to read these accounts so I can remember that Im not nuts it was dark and manipulative and hateful and other peoples experience confirm my sanity. I will admit that the 30 plus years I spent fellowshipping with The Way was not entirely abusive. With my signature, they asked for $85 in 1973, which is close $250 today with inflation. Tony, with great respect for your beliefs I wholeheartedly celebrate your freedoms to fellowship with whomever you choose. The baptist youth minister who was fired from a church where I worked for two years because he watched porn on his computer in his office. They dropped me because I was not keeping in touch with the State Leader. Craig Martindale The Way International. Quota International Monrovia/Duarte Chapter, President (2004-2006) . My mother and I worry about him. He actually punishes the Jews and others repeatedly for heinous acts detailed in the Bible. A Leader in Legal Innovation. One thing that the members of this cult do not realise is that Weirwille takes his teachings from the King James version of the Bible which has been translated many times, and the cult members twist the scriptures to mean what they want them to mean. Now, who are we? I don't believe that God is as mean and harsh as he is made out to be in the Bible. Oh, please look up the word cult? In business this happens a very lot!! I notice that for some responding here that they have become agnostic etc. True Story: I lost my hand, leg, and sight to sepsis, http://tossandripple.blogspot.com/2009/04/seeking-life-along-way.html, http://www.empirenet.com/~messiah7/tdy_lcmrsgn.htm. But being a part of my church, I am supposed to believe what my church says. JaneIt sounds like a horrible experience, and I hope you find what you are looking for. I am now an atheist, and it was mainly TWI that taught me that you don't need religion or the bible to be a good person. I first went to a meeting in the 70s took the class in1980 and in 81 I went WOW ambassador. These things happen but like Kissy said, these things are bound to happen. Wierwille died in 1985, and Martindale settled his lawsuits out of court. These people (including myself) needed counseling , healing, but never got to even talk about it and they still suffer silently in a candy-coated environment. If I can be of any help to you or anyone reading these comments, send me a message on the Contact page of my website. True Story: My Family Was In A Cult - Yes and Yes I think that everyone will get their chance even if they "picked the wrong religion" on Earth.

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