Kevlar2000

Dan,

ROTFLMAO!

That acronym reaaally, reaaally needs some sort of mascot.

"STIFFY - Standing firm and erect at the Bema!"

*snort!*

But seriously, why not eliminate the printed publication altogether and simply publish it as a Webzine? Save a tree, and all that.

The Gospels and Acts (in fact, most of the bible) are full of people's "experiences". You know, like Jesus, Paul and the others?

Are their experiences valid?

If you never have any experiences that validate at least some of what the bible says, why would you continue with it?

I'm not sure why they would need 3 vice-presidents, a secretary-treasurer AND a cabinet for an organization that small. Even if rickyg is correct in assuming one of them will eventually assume the skunkpelt of the presidency, what are the others for? Pool boy, cabana boy and marimba boy?

Or maybe it's to assist the Holy Mother ChurchLady in transitioning THE ministry for our day, time, hour, second and nanosecond from the Promised Land of the Prevailing Word into the Soporific State of the Somnambulistic Sojourners.

Oy.

The Geerites I know won't speak to me, because I don't believe VP was the MOG, or PFAL is error free.

Sigh.......

That's truly sad...because that's their loss, ex10.

I find this odd as Chris has taught numerous tapes that have changed what is in PFAL on subjects such as In Christ, Bible Kinds of Faith/Believing,Kingdom of God/Kingdom of Heaven, holy spirit usages and so on.... That makes no sence that it is error free if there are changes.

WhiteDove, perhaps the problem has more to do with an inculcated "us vs. them" mentality than disagreements over minor issues of doctrine.

Anyway, ex10, maybe someday they'll "get right with Jesus" and lose the pig-headedness (not talking about you, Psalmie! ).

It is a sham, Goey, as you said that they have all that money and couldn't find any way to pay for Mrs. Wierwille?

If Dorothea Wierwille wasn't a bona fide employee of the Way International, they may have not been able to legally pay for her medical needs out of their corporation insurance.

But that would not have stopped them from asking "The Household of Faith" for special donations and abundant sharing, as they did for things like the auditorium (whatever they're calling it this year), and, IIRC, the motorcoach.

In fact, I seem to recall something about the church taking care of widows and orphans in that book they say they study all the time...

Praying for your recovery, Jim.

Regarding those excellors "sessions": ...why would you need to build fluency?

Well, there was a certain person we know who could've stood to build his fluency beyond the "Lo shanta malakasita" bit. Not mentioning any names, but his initials are VPW. ;)

Sometimes when asked to SIT with a specific letter I'd open my mouth and not say anything...get an innocent look on my face a nd say "I guess my tongue doesn't have that sound".

You are such a troublemaker!

Happiness and joy, Watered Garden!

Well, it's been 20 years since I left the Way. Yesterday, I decided to google the Way International. Looking around, I find this place. It blows my mind, after all these years, people are still talking about their life in the ministry. What an impact this has had on all our lives.

All the ugliness aside, we've got some amazing memories, to cherish.

Hiya mckeanj! I know others have already welcomed you, but now I'm welcoming you.

So there! :D

For many (including myself), there really were some amazing and wonderful times during our stay with the Way.

For others, it was a nightmare from hell.

Generally, it seemed the closer one was in proximity to the "head honchos", the more horror stories there are to tell. But that's just a personal observation from reading the forums. Your mileage may vary (YMMV).

Now....Back to the pillowfight...um, I mean, the discussion! ;)

I can't say whether or not God ever spoke to Mr. Wierwille - I wasn't there for the alleged event(s). Certainly, the more notable alleged event(s) are suspect.

I'll ask God. If he tells me, I'll let you know.

I don't believe Mr. Wierwille truthfully and faithfully followed up on God's will, either from the written bible or any "revelation" he may or may not have received. His life and reckless ministry are the testimony of that.

I have The Way International on my resume. I have 5 more years before I can take it off of my resume since most employers want 10 years of work history.

What would you put if you had worked at The Way? It was 5 years I was there, so it is a huge chunk of my recent work history.

You worked for a non-denominational religious organization called the Way International

Your work skills include.....

Your educational resume is.....

Your responsibilities included.....

Consider what job you are seeking with a particular company, and truthfully tailor your resume to the skills and abilities you believe they are seeking.

Are you a consensus-builder? Do you have "take charge" leadership abilities? Do your skills and abilities match the position which you are seeking? If not, would they be willing to train you?

Your experience and employment by the Way International need not be a hinderance to obtaining a job. It's all about how you present it to a prospective employer. And frankly, in an interview, how you discuss your experiences with a past employer may give them some idea of what kind of employee you would be with them.

This may be wishful thinking, but I would like the lyrics of the Irish song "The Parting Glass" to be my theme.

Of all the money that e'er I spent

I've spent it in good company

And all the harm that ever I did

Alas it was to none but me

And all I've done for want of wit

To memory now I can't recall

So fill to me the parting glass

Good night and joy be with you all

If I had money enough to spend

And leisure to sit awhile

There is a fair maid in the town

That sorely has my heart beguiled

Her rosy cheeks and ruby lips

I own she has my heart enthralled

So fill to me the parting glass

Good night and joy be with you all

Oh, all the comrades that e'er I had

They're sorry for my going away

And all the sweethearts that e'er I had

They'd wish me one more day to stay

But since it falls unto my lot

That I should rise and you should not

I'll gently rise and softly call

Good night and joy be with you all

"...for he cannot read his tombstone when he's dead."

Of course, he can't read his tombstone when he's alive, either.

In TWI it was

THE word

THE mog

THE teacher

THE ministry

All to help shore up the stated dogma that TWI was the only one , the only Choice, the only right.

And here at Greasespot, it is....

just THE.

All hail THE! :)

You're right, Mo...just simple, subtle ways to get some of us to believe this information and kind of fellowship weren't available anywhere else.

Aren't there differant catagories of heathen. DFAC, M&A, etc.

My sympathies to all those who were DFACated.

You hell-bound heathens, you!

It might be more time-efficient for them to keep a list of those who are allowed to attend a SNS.

Do the Coulters acknowledge or credit John Schoenheit's research paper on adultery?

Or is that considered and old fores...I mean, an old wineskin?

Kevlar - Not sarcastic, just ironic.

If they need a teaching tool find something real. How does someone illustate truth by using something imaginary?

Aesop's fables come to mind.

Rocky and Bullwinkle also come to mind, but let's not go there.

I wish now I had gotten all hot and bothered of a pocket protector and glasses. I bet those guys put the lid down.

They're the guys that didn't want to be bothered flushing, so they designed the sensors that automatically flush when you move away.

They'll also be the ones who'll design the sensor to lift the lid and seat when you approach, and lower it when you leave.

On second thought, it will probably be a woman engineer who'll design that.

Me personally, I have to put the lid down every time afterwards; I'm clumsy, and when I knock stuff off of the sink, it invariably goes toward the toilet. Maybe it's the Coriolis effect, Murphy's law or some other force of nature, but it's just like dropping a slice of bread with peanut butter and jelly; it almost always lands buttered side down.

Happy belated, Lindy!

You're right about that! :D

... at least you felt like you were learning something helpful and could laugh (or at least roll your eyes) at his jokes.

And, since every class offered by the Way has to have at least one dumb joke, I would like to offer this one:

Why did the chicken cross the road?

In the Greek, the word for "cross" is stauros...

One is an old guy, John Brxwm, 58 years old...

I dunno about old, John; 58 is getting younger every year.

From the movie Airplane:

"Surely you can't be serious."

"I am serious. And don't call me Shirley."

Happy birthday to the choice of the litter!

100 never looked better! :D