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TWI will do anything to sell themself. "TWI", What a glorious place for people to be. Wonder how long they have been planning this little scheme so everybody could really catch up on what each other was doing? It would not surprise me if they already see each other at fellowship. Sorry guys, I just don't put anything past them. I would like to see TWI on E-Bay to see just how much they would bring at auction Wonder if it would be as much as they think they are worth?

Stephen will never find himself as long as Patty Faye is with him. She is the one with the balls in that family. She put her own daughter to the streets at age 18 for dating a non-believer. This is a true example of their love for their children. Can't come home till you agree to go to fellowship and stay away from that evil spirit. When Stephen's daughter was killed in a fatal accident he was very emotional but very withdrawn with information concerning her funeral arrangements. She was taken back to NC for burial but none of us twits knew anything until they returned and held a memorial for her. Everything is just so secretative and hard hearted. Oh well, maybe someday they will realize the importance of family and happiness.

Rascal, your comment could start a whole new thread like: Why didn't You stand up and say, "That is Wrong"? I know the Bible says "Don't" but what they do is their business. Right? None of mine. As a Christian, Let God deal with them. TWI has taught allot of things that was, and; still is wrong but I choose not to waste my time on some brainwashed twit who tell lies on people because they call him/her down and question their cult. I prefer to talk about their cult in hopes that people do not become involved and those that are remaining will someday see just how terrible the place and their teaching is. Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't it John S. that got booted over a paper on Adultery? That tells me that TWI believes that Adultery is OK and taught that same theory to women who believed sexual intercourse or otherwise was blessing some godly jerk-off. These are my up-bringing views and they are stronger than ever. TWI, don't get around my kids!

LG, it was none of anybody's business until it went public and was the subject of discussion throughout many households, courtrooms, fellowships and GS since the day it was announced. Each of us has had our own opinions concerning this and expressed them in different ways. I believe that twinot is deserving of his/her opinion whether you think that or not. LG, if you don't think it is any of your business then that is your opinion. My opinion on this is that you don't need to be telling someone that it is none of their dang business. Just speak for yourself! My opinion concerning the question is the same as I said in fellowship the evening I was asked. "If it is o.k. with your partner to have sex with someone else then who am I to interfere. Just go at it."

Bastards...Total Bastards they are.

I believe they are in Halls Crossroads, TN which is a surburb of Knoxville

Two that I like from my mom were and still are, "Don't jump out of the frying pan into the fire.", and "If you think the grass is greener on the other side then climb the fence and see for yourself." She would end that remark by adding "You are welcome back anytime." My Mom and Dad are still alive and celebrated their 63rd Wedding Anniversary on September 14, 2006. Now isn't that a Wonderful Blessing to have received and achieved? I Thank God for them everyday.

Again, topics like this turn my stomach. I already owned a home but many little remarks were thrown in my face about being in debt. One day I finally showed the idiot my clear deed. I purchased a car with an agreement to pay off in 90 days. Well, the idiot came at me again and ask why I didn't talk with him about this before I traded my vehicle. Oh crap, the opportunity was there and I took advantage of it. My reply, "When you start paying my bills then you can tell me how to spend my money." The End! Zilt--Never Again was I approached! Hope everyone here has a nice day!

I don't agree Chas and I may be wrong but descrimination, harrassment whether it be sexual or handicapped doesn't apply when the employee (himself/herself)works for a non-exempt organization. Federal taxes are deducted and just because they are considered a religious org does not exempt them from the law. I believe that was proven by the Allens. When a religious sect or non-exempt (hospitals, etc) cross the fine line they are not exempt when it comes to employment laws. I have yet to see a law that is not over-ruled by another. This would be a good research topic with the Federal Government!

Hi dancing Fear is terrible and will cause one to come up fighting. TWI will continue to instill fear and back some into corners with their fear tatics. What I have seen here is much like an ole saying my mom used to say to me, " You back anything in a corner and scare him enough he will come out fighting like a wild tiger." I believe TWI should be realizing what they are doing to people by the drop in the "high elete" The tigers are coming out of the corner!!! Today, I would pop that mouth I used to listen too.

If all these pictures were from 2004, I wonder how many are still standing. They were young and I have a tendancy to believe that they are just getting old enough to take these classes. TWI Mom and Dad's offspring! I have to admit I laughed when I saw some of these people wrapped in blankets, sweaters and coats. I can't help but remember how darn cold I was when I took these classes. One thing I have to admit, they know how boring these classes are and they had to do something to keep us awake. The lingo makes me want to puke. I cringe everytime I hear the way lingo!

Oldies, at times you can be really cruel !

Sorry igotout, but what does this mean about being someone's bitch? I have only heard this phrase used in a certain cirmstance and I don't think your phrase has the same meaning... <_<

I left TWI in the latter part of 2002 and although I never heard TWI say or teach that they were the only way or the only ones who taught the truth, they certainly implied that they were by remarks such as: Donna Martindale's tape concerning the plane crash TWI members saying that they were above the earth Other churches did not teach the truth like we do (TWI) all they want is your money TWI was God's children and if you left you would no longer be under the protection of God's household. something bad will happen to you if you leave TWI I have never heard remarks like this from any church that I have ever attended. Red Flag for determining if they are a cult or not! C'mon guys, I know you can put out those phrases that were used at theTwitsville Compound

edawn, if you and hubby do not have a copy of Karl Kahler's book, "The Cult That Snapped" is an excellent book to have. I believe you will understand just how paranoid TWI leadership is and how some of the followers believed this so called mog. IMHO, I truly believe this could have been a very dangerous cult had people who left and those M/A'd exposed what was going on within their walls. I would not be surprised, taking into consideration the aggressive and arrogant behavior of some I know that are still with TWI, that a threat or a fear of more exposure just might cultivate this sort of behavior. The one thing they are lacking is the King of Kings who protect his people. People have his freedom to choose who they want to stand with and those who do not make the right choice fall. TWI is falling and very fast! Since day 1 of attending a fellowship, I realized that these people follow leadership and believe me they do as they are told. During this period of time I was taking a class called "Cults of America" and TWI was in that book. I was drawn to curosity and questioned why TWI wanted to know so much personal information and accountability of your life. The four years that I stayed I was never asked for anything. During this time I confronted 3 people who TWI had pretty much made their personal lives hell who walked after 20 years in TWI. We are still very good friends and they still discuss the horrible things that were said and done to them by leadership.

I paid $100.00 and it was 1-1/2 years later the class was finally offered. I had to wait for 2 believers to turn 13. Before I found out just how strong TWI was into believing = recieving, I kept asking when the class was going to be held? Finally, I gave up but my money wasn't returned. After several months a believer told me it wouldn't be long till the class started. My response, "I will believe it when I see it." The same remark was repeated and I again repeated what I had said. I look back and laugh about that at times. I quit going to TWI for about 3 months and was determined to find out just what these classes were so I started back to fellowship. The class started and I was told that I had to pay another $100.00 in order to attend. There was a dis-agreement about paying again for the class that I never got to take and was assured that I would get the money back if HQ agreed. Two or three months later I ask the FC Sandy B--ler if a decision had been made about the extra payment. "Well yes, but Stephen and I decided that HQ could keep it as a plurality gift. We knew you wouldn't mind." Yes, I was ticked off and confronted Stephen with it after I told Ms. Sandy how I felt. Stephen's reply to me was, If I needed the money that bad he would try and get it for me. Did I really need it that bad? No Stephen I didn't, but as I told you, "I will make the decision as to what I do with my money, Not TWI." I let them keep the money so I figured my abs was paid up for quite some time. I learned a real lesson from them where money was concerned. I don't mean to make this such a long post, but I never could figure out why if something really bad happened that you had to drop out of the class, you had to pay again to take it. If you stopped going it was an "adversary attack" that you gave into that caused you to stop the class. Death, family emergency was no exception.

Be sure and make plans to attend "Mayberry Days" A weekend of family fun that is laid back and slow movin!

Sorry guys, but what is the IRA? The only thing I can get from this (according to the post) is International Rat Attack! TWI, in this area, are terminating their own little cult of backstabbing, gossipping, degenerate fellowships and are afraid of losing more. TWI in Knoxville are mainly those who have been in for 20 years plus and have raised their children to follow the teachings. Some children have left and some still remain not being able to marry until all the classes have been completed and with the child mentioned in this post, a mother who talks very negative about the father. What TWI needs to think about and discuss with their attorneys are all the young people and older members who have left that were confronted concerning their children who associated with others outside of TWI. The filth that was screamed at teenagers. The sad part, at the time, was others were present that heard all of this; The good part is that the majority are now gone and still recall the filth that was spit in their faces; more sadly are that some have passed on. I recall one 17-18 year old female who was confronted and accused of being a child molester because she dated a 16 y/o unbeliever. Her parents and grand-parent was told to kick her out of the house. Did they? NO! but I know some that did and were not allowed to return home until they started attending TWI again. M/A??? Is this parental love...Not how I was raised in the word...., but maybe Stephen and Patty Faye can expound on this issue.... Seeing what I have seen and hearing the things I have heard first hand makes me want to do a slap happy dance that can expose these cult actions.

I don't believe I have ever seen Frog Turds. What do they look like?

MCarroll, you are right...When I took the intermediate class we were all instructed to SIT. This was done in a small group at first and then as called upon. SIT was the proof that we were saved!!!!! Or should I say, "This is what I was taught." The best reply I have ever heard was from this lady who was told to SIT and did not do as instructed. She told them that she did not have to SIT to prove she was saved and did not have to attend TWI to be a child of God. Her son was pretty much forced to make her attend these classes or he would have had to move out of her home. She attended because that was something to do to get her out of the house. This lady's son told me that he didn't believe his mother was saved because she would not SIT.

You have a PM

That's very true Bramble. When I wanted Leadership to know something, I would only tell one person. When confronted with it I could ask that person why he/she felt like they had to tell leadership what I said. Too funny at times especially when these people felt that their leadership was next to god and could be trusted. I really felt sorry for them and still do.

In a movie, I saw a tree molest a woman. This was a scary movie too just like TWI! That sort of reminded me of the TWI tree

Patty Faye and Stephen are of little interest to anyone much in this area. I feel safe in saying that there are only about 50 people in TWI. Cleveland, TN is a whopping 0 now to Bristol Tenn who at last numbered were the members of a family of about 7. Knoxville pratices the Mark and Avoid to those who have left and gossip about their followers who are within their little cult. Maybe 35 locally at tops. I do know that Nashville dropped considerably to a very miminal total. Fellowships are mostly family members within their own home with a stragler or two from 20-30 miles away who want to remain with the group. There are more children in the group than adults in this area. I did notice children being very controled and distant from both adults and other children. It is possible that these adults are beginning to realize just what could happen to their children if they are let out of their sight by other members still brain sinking the teaching. After all, age makes no difference. Scary. Don't expect any information to be given to you by any innie until you are accepted by the Coordinators and invited to a meeting. The real blows of teachings come after the classes and each one gives a little more cult teachings thrown in for the brain to concieve. You will be a babe until all the classes are over then you will be confronted and yes--spit at like the slivering tongue of a rattle snake. Little advice: Stand still and when you get the right opportunity grab it by it's neck and stomp it's head off! Good Luck on your endeavors

Edawn, you can PT if you want. Thant's your choice here.