citygirl99

A couple of questions: Why do Wayfers feel they have to lie rather than tell the truth? And why does the Way not believe in the Holy Trinity and that Christ is God?

Does the Way generally support Trump, and all his lies and his continued filling the swamp, even now?

Is she still in?

So is the Way an accredited institution of learning giving out legitimate Bachelor of Arts degrees? Saw this on LinkedIn in Chandler Greene's account: The Way International Bachelor of Arts, Theology/Theological Studies 2010 – 2012

The obsession with sex still goes on in New Knoxville.

What an incredible waste.

Yup, you're right. According to a recent 990-T tax return (on the web), they had about $65,000,000 (that's million) in assets at the end of '14. They had no business income (sales, etc.)??? But took a $1,000 deduction even though they had $0 for Charitable contributions. http://pdfs.citizenaudit.org/2015_01_T/34-4440110_990T_201408.pdf

So why do they lie?

I was just told by a current/lifetime Wayster that the Way NEVER asks for money from its followers.

Amen Thank you for speaking the truth.

I don't come here that often but I'm just curious just how big the way is now? I heard no one attends the Sunday services. Is that true? Is it still "international"?

If you want to "take me on"........then, wierwille will shred you to pieces. Textbook character assassination is awaiting all those who dissent or assemble an insurrection. The trustees will NOT allow it. The security patrol have eyes and ears everywhere. Even if you conspire off-grounds, when you're on twi property they are WATCHING you. They know the beginning signs of dissent are manifested in thoughts, words and then, actions!! There are reasons why nearly 475 clergy are NO LONGER WITH TWI. Cowering thru life is --- NO WAY TO LIVE. What a wonderful organization -- preying on and using the weak. Sure hoping there's a hell for these guys.

Maybe I'm just not getting it, but how do the sheep tolerate its leader's homosexuality ... not that there's anything wrong with homosexuality.

Yeah ...

"Big Love" .....and not that i think polygamy is ok or anything but on the show the main character played by Bill Paxton showed genuine commitment, concern, support and care for his 3 wives. Uh, excuse me, Bill Hendrickson just wanted sex and the more partners the merrier. He couldn't commit to just one person. He's sick and his commitment, concern, support and care only existed until he met the waitress. Polygamy is about men who want sex (nothing wrong with that) but want HIS women to wait in line. Thank god for women's liberation!

Yeah, it's still the usual ... "we're believing", etc. etc. It's kind of nauseating after awhile. Never trusted anyone who's always happy.

ANyone else know of anything similar--was this TWi WIde???? TheHighWay, on May 17 2006, 08:35 AM, said: Nick Maxson (the organ guy) appears to be a nice guy on the surface but has been a twi sellout as long as I've known him (1983)... trading genuine concern for people for pushing the corporate line. Kudos to his organ-playing... that's quite a skill... but to me he is a candy shell filled with twi crap. From Nato: That's a perfect description of him and his wife. They were long-time friends of my grandma, worked with her on staff for years. Later when she was dying of cancer, Nick kicked her out of their fellowship and hurt her deeply. I can only guess that it was because he was afraid she would die on his watch and he'd be in trouble. They acted sweet and deeply concerned at her funeral though. I truly hope he has trouble sleeping at night. But I doubt it.

So does the Way give the money it receives from its members to outside charities? I know churches and synagogues give money to charities or set up programs to help the less fortunate in this world. Does the Way?

So you're saying that if you receive money from investments, inheritances, lottery winnings, bonuses, gifts, etc ., they expect you to give them at least 30% of the money? That is incredible!

I'm just curious ... How much are you required to give to them? I remember the case of the NC doctor who sued the Way for insisting he tithe a large amount of money from a windfall source. Can't remember how that case turned out. But do they even go after inheritances, lottery winnings, bonuses, gifts? And what is their financial circumstances now, considering the recession?

Thanks for the input. I agree that is probably another good reason. As I'm hearing my "friend" lie, I'm astonished that they do it so assuredly (but not very believably). I know the truth about what she's lying about. But their lying hurts others dramatically: financially, emotionally, and physically. And most unfortuntely you know you can't trust the person who is lying to you. It's both sad and scary.

What do you think?

Sinclair Lewis’s Elmer Gantry (New York, 1927) is a ferocious satire against Protestant fundamentalist religion in the American Midwest. It tells the story of a hypocritical, corrupt, but very successful preacher named Elmer Gantry. Elmer starts his career as a Baptist and then joins up with a charismatic but equally unprincipled female revivalist preacher. After her death, he joins the Methodist Church. Amoral and relentlessly ambitious, Elmer builds a statewide and national reputation as a fiery preacher who never tires of denouncing vice, while at the same time feeling no need to curb his own vices, particularly adultery. source: www.enotes.com/elmer-gantry History repeats itself ... now doesn't it ...

Crosses are idolatry? Did Weirwille just try to do things differently so he'd be recognized?

You described Maxson to a "t".