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    EAster Candy

    in Greasespot Holidays, Holydays and Heydays

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    quote:
    ...The other surprising issue is that there is not more of an outcry among some conservative Protestant leaders against the custom of passing out candies during the easter season (although, I'll admit I've heard of some fundamentalist clergy that have expressed their distate with the eggs, chicks, and rabbits -- as fertility symbols). I would think that they, wanting to separate themselves completely from Catholic-like customs would want to eliminate this custom, as it gives reference to the end of a "season." Have any of you who participate in conservative Protestant denominations/ parishes heard any outcry out of the pulpits on this issue?

    Interestingly enough, Mark, this news story came out this week:

    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4693430/

    I think whatever point they wanted to make was completely obscured. Maybe they should follow up by crucifying Santa Claus next Christmas, then having everyone in their production scream out loud, "There is no Santa Claus". Great fun, especially for the kids. icon_frown.gif:(--> icon_rolleyes.gif:rolleyes:--> icon_confused.gif:confused:-->

    More to the topic, I loved all the candies put out for easter: Chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, gum drops, Cadbury and Mary Sue easter eggs...all of them yum-yummy!

    Blue Form Dollars

    in About The Way

    Posted

    Catcup,

    Amazing. Simply amazing. And even if we "Joe Believers" didn't spend quite that much money on TWI, we still made a lot of personal and financial decisions based on the "needs" of that little farm in Ohio.

    Such a graphic example of TWI killing the cash cow because they had a taste for prime rib. Now they're hard-pressed for hamburger (and not even getting a "WOWburger" out of the deal).

    The Problem with "The Present Truth"

    in About The Way

    Posted

    Who gets to decide the validity of the "present truth"? You? Me? Whoever is interred..um, I mean installed as the president of a minor religous organization? The Chief Apostle and Head Prophet of the storefront Church of the Bleeding Knuckles and Shoe Repair?

    And the most wonderful thing of all - It doesn't have to be based on anything!

    "God told me the Word is over the World!"

    "God told me there are too many homos in our organization!"

    "God told me to close the door of this open-door ministry!"

    "God told me how you should bless me, babeee! A-hehhh-hehhh-hehhhhhhh!"

    Present truth - an invitation to insanity.

    Craig's Loyalty Letter

    in About The Way

    Posted

    quote:
    ...and when I saw him at a meeting a couple of months after that, he was calling me carnal.

    Why? Did he forget your name? icon_biggrin.gif:D-->

    I have no opinion on whether or not VF was "godly" in not following Martindale. Or whether it was "godly" to follow Geer.

    When I left, I didn't follow any of them. And I'm glad I didn't. I don't see where either of them were on a path that would lead folks into a more personal relationship with Jesus Christ (not that I'm any great shakes, but...).

    I really don't think it would have made a difference if folks pledged their "loyalty" to Martindale. He wasn't fit to administer that organization, period. He wasn't taking advice or reproof. And since only the other BOT(D) could remove him, why would he care?

    Those Pesky Household Chores

    in About The Way

    Posted

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    I am wondering -- scince she cleaned MY refrigerator top, does that mean she or I has the clean fluffy?

    Dot, I think it means she's cleaned the fluffy for you, spiritually speaking.

    Aren't you the lucky woman! icon_biggrin.gif:D-->

    Reading about requiring people to fold the TP into a triangle...Thank God they weren't into origami!

    Would LCM still be President if the lawsuits were not filed?

    in About The Way

    Posted

    Just a thought...

    Is anyone aware of any mechanism in the Way's charter that provides conditions under which their president may be removed?

    If not, how could the position be considered anything but "for life"? I never heard of term limits for that office or the other positions on the Board of Trustees (now Directors). Of course, me having been a bird splat on the Way Tree, I wouldn't have been privy to that sort of information.

    IMHO, the only reason Mr. Martindale is no longer president of the Way International is not because he was perceived by the Way hierarchy as having done anything wrong, but because he became a financial liability and a reason for possible criminal investigation by "the world",

    And as long as you have a small, insular group which totally controls all aspects of an organization with no independent oversight of that group, that's the way it will remain.

    TWI's Take on The Passion of Christ

    in About The Way

    Posted

    LLP,

    I have to agree with Wordwolf. Mel could have lost a sizeable portion of his personal finances, plus his reputation as an actor and director, over this venture.

    One such example is the movie "Ishtar" which had Dustin Hoffman and Warren Beatty starring in it. Although I personally enjoyed the movie, the critics savaged it and continually harped on how much money it took to produce. Director Elaine May's career took a huge hit, and I don't believe it's recovered to this day.

    I think Mel Gibson was hoping he would get a return on his investment (who wouldn't, especially with $25 million of your own money), but I believe he was more committed to his religious and artistic vision being realized.

    IMO.

    Kevlar - Not thick, just impenetrable.

    Was I Wrong In How I Left?

    in About The Way

    Posted

    Thanks, Dot.

    Steve!, Steve Swenton's a grad; his late wife, God rest her, was not.

    Steve Swenton, you still got mail from them 'til 1995? I'm jealous; they cut me off almost immediately.

    And while I'm thinking of it...Merry Christmas! God bless us, every one!

    Kevlar - Not thick, just impenetrable.

    Was I Wrong In How I Left?

    in About The Way

    Posted

    Is there a wrong way to leave the Way International?

    Let's see... You didn't permanently injure or kill anybody - that's good.

    You decided you weren't going to be used and abused by these manipulative bullies anymore - that's good.

    You let them know beyond any reasonable doubt what would happen if they tried to force themselves on you again - that's good.

    As far as I can see, you did it just right, M&A. Sure, it would have probably been nice to part ways amicably, but they just didn't give you that option.

    Bottom line - any one who really knows you and buys the Way "company line" about you anyway isn't your friend. Good riddance to bad rubbish.

    Kevlar - Not thick, just impenetrable.

    Thread Killers

    in In Memoriam

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by Psalm 71 one:

    ...My puppy is a little white mop and I grabbed him to try and mop it all off the screen and all, but then HE turned green too! then i hadta wash him, and the puter-- and then I hadta take the blowdryer to the dog, and the puter, and when they were dry, I had to refill my head a bit cuz all the whipped cream and chocolate sauce had drained out, and I was kinda fuzzy headed and needed to refresh the air ya know, and then, after that, I had to go for a walk and it was windy and my head was kinda bouncing this way and that way and it was fun, and after that, I skipped down the road singing "PFAL--HAS SOMETHING JUST FOR YOU!!", and people were watching me, ya know? so I figured they liked my song, so I stood on a car and sang at the top of my lungs, "here comes santa Claus, Here comes santa claus right down drewry lane! with the muffin man!"

    After that-- ya wanna hear what I did after that?

    Well, I was----mmmmff! glllllgggg ergggg! mmmmmffff...

    Hey, Psalmster, you keep acting like that in this town, you're liable to get selected for the next John Waters movie - "Green Card Desperadoes", or something like that.

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