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That's both good and bad. Some have found the closure and healing they needed and moved on. That's the good part.The flip side is that we , as individuals, are all aging. Quite a few who used to post here have since passed away. It's part of life. It's been almost 50 years since I took the PFAL class. That boggles my mind.

They used to say that if something they taught was found to be in error they would change their teaching. Remember the time they did exactly that? Yeah, me neither

VPW based some of his assertions on information that has since been proven to be erroneous, thanks to improved DNA testing methods.

Maybe it's an ancient tongue . You know, back before language required syntax and grammar. (Do I need to say this is sarcasm?)

The answer is "Yes".

You can't be rude all by yourself. It's not a solo activity.

Hey, kids, let's put on a show.

They'd smoke you out instantly with their heightened sense of spiritual perception.

I talk to the wind. My words are all carried away.

Well, actually, I didn't ask where and when. I only asked if you had been in The Way. Thank you for the response, though. Now, back to the question: Why do you think The Way discouraged personal testimonies? It was never adequately explained to me and I remain curious.

Hello, Jim Jack Were you in The Way? When I was in The Way, many years ago, we were taught that it's "off the word" to give personal testimony. While I no longer subscribe to the teachings of The Way, I'm still curious about the reasoning for that. Can you offer any insight?

Enquiring minds want to know believe.

There have been several threads that have breached the subject over the years. HERE is one from about 10 years ago. I haven't re-read it. I don't know if it contains what you're looking for. Here is another interesting thread. It doesn't cover the subject but it does give insight into the type of behavior being discussed,.

If this actually happened, she would have been about 11 or 12 years old. We don't know if it really happened but what we do know is that VPW said it did. He stood in front of a group of Way Corps students and spoke openly about the event.There were people in that meeting that, years later, came to GSC and gave firsthand testimony to that effect.It's possible she was not even aware her father had made these claims until it all came to light here at GSC.

Complicit.

"If it makes you happy, it can't be that bad."

In my opinion, you're dabbling in self delusion.

Is THIS the video?

If you can bring yourself to concede that, maybe, every word of it isn't really mathematically accurate or scientifically precise, it probably won't bother you nearly as much.

Welcome, Volchic I hope you find something on the menu that appeals to you. The first cup of coffee is always free.

Fifteen days, huh? Those sound like some awesome mushrooms.

Who needs plumbing codes when you have divine revelation? /s

Are you asking if TWI is a cult? The answer, of course, is yes. Unless you ask them. In that case, they'll tell you they are a bible study group or a teaching ministry or whatever it is they currently say to be euphemistic. And, just so you know, they've been known to use a recruitment technique called "date and switch" to proselytize new members. I don't know if they still do this but, in essence, the idea is to feign personal interest in you. Once you are more committed to the group than your relationship with the individual, they move on to the next prospect. Speaking in tongues was supposed to be the hook that snagged you. I'm glad it didn't.

Hello in There.