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We know there were times they leaned on staff not to have kids, and the in-residence corps were not only leaned on to not have kids, but they were leaned on to have abortions if there was a pregnancy. At moments like that, the "convenient" doctrinal error of life beginning at birth came in handy- it was used to tell women that this wasn't a child until they're actually in labor.

Your guess would be correct. The "lost episodes" were additional material used on "the Jackie Gleason Show" but the series itself was "the original 39." The Dick Van Dyke Show had 158 regular episodes (plus 1 reunion.) Go, bfh!

Van Johnson did. The Green Hornet/Van Williams was in a 2-parter in Batman, and before that, had done a cameo with Bruce Lee/Kato with one of those windows while Batman and Robin climbed up the wall. Didn't realize it was my turn. ========================== Next show: Amazing how a show can become so well-known and well-watched when there were only 39 episodes.

Any candidate for a Masters in Theology should be well aware that Apologetics has nothing to do with "apologizing", but with forming and stating an "apologia." Rather than making excuses for the Faith, and saying you're sorry for having it, the apologeticist puts forth that it is logical and sensible to be of the Faith. vpw was a lousy Theology student. He probably managed with lots of plagiarism. We do know he picked the "softest" option by studying HOMILETICS and then pretending he knew about Bible History and Bible Languages and so on. From time to time, he made up some embarrassing explanations of words. One of the ones that made me wince was the one for "mortify" in the King James Version. Anyone who knows what a "mortician" is or who Morticia Addams was in the Addams Family should have looked it up in a dictionary. Anyone who knows a touch of Latin could probably rattle off that "mortis" means "death". So, the KJV word "mortify" would obviously mean "kill off." It came from the Greek word "nekrosate" in the same verse. In the Greek, "necro" means "death." Doctors know that necrotic tissue is dead, and many people know (most serious Bible students should know) that a "necromancer" is someone who supposedly deals with the dead using occult methods. So, what explanation was floated around twi? "Mortify- that means 'blow to smithereens.' " As if it said to "use a mortar on", which would be peculiar since the mortar cannon was not in use in 1611 when the KJV was produced. Anyone who sat through the Intermediate heard Earl B say it there, and it came up here and there other places.

Well, "Mork & Mindy's" Mork was INTRODUCED in "Happy Days", and Fonzie appears in the series pilot, but I don't think of that as a "spin-off." So, I'd go with "Joanie Loves Chachi." {Off-topic, Until the other day, I confused Van Johnson-the dancer who appeared on "I Love Lucy" for an episode- with Van Williams- who played Britt Reid/the Green Hornet.)

You say Bruce Lee was one of the main actors of this TV show? Yes, he was. And in Hong Kong, they said he had the title role.

Was that "the Mod Squad"?

Very true. However, it wasn't the matter of just photocopying Martin's work like had been done for other things. Also, the bibliography actually cites the source. So, the hard part was all done by Martin, which might be seen as somewhat deceptive. However, it was done (AFAIK) legally with regards to plagiarism, and not with the BLATANT dishonesty of the previous stuff. Don't confuse James Trimm with Michael Rood. They are 2 different charlatans who have worked together in the past. And Rood has never posted here, nor has twi ever caught him at anything. http://www.seekgod.ca/trfactor2.htm http://www.seekgod.ca/trfactor.htm

No, they were saying that it was normal for scholars to have grad students under them do all the work and write a book, and then the scholar puts his name on the result as "by (name)", (No, I don't know what they were smoking before they said that.) Trimm didn't do that, he just plagiarized.

BTW, the classic mirror skit was a reprise of the one Groucho and Harpo did in "Duck Soup." In the show, Harpo is the one looking into the "mirror."

Van Johnson appeared in the episode immediately preceeding it-"Dancing Star." Harpo Marx appears in the episode "Harpo Marx." Yours again, George.

Juedes has side-by-side comparisons. However, a few books I know off the top of my head: The White Book (RTHST) was Stiles' book in its first edition, with a few words moved around. Later editions included Leonard's work from his class, and Bullinger's "Word Studies on the Holy Spirit" (released under different names.) The Orange Book was a transcript, and was largely a mix of Leonard's class and Bullinger's "How to Enjoy the Bible." ADAN was a compilation of 2 books of Bullinger's- "King Saul and the Witch at Endor- Did the Prophet Samuel Rise at Her Bidding?" and "The Rich Man and Lazarus-an Intermediate State?" along with "the Spirits in Prison." You may notice that only 1 of "vpws" books ends in a question mark, and he ripped off 2 books ending in question marks to "write" it. Someone tried to claim that was some sort of coincidence. The other collaterals were mixes here and there, partly of Kenyon. The 2 books put together by the Research Dept were not ripped off from others- "Jesus Christ Our Promised Seed" and "Jesus Christ Our Passover." However, they say "by Victor Paul Wierwille" on the cover when he didn't do the writing. Someone tried to claim that's perfectly fine and scholars do that all the time.

The Addams Family. However it's spelled. Here's another tack. This television show had Harpo Marx as a guest-star. And Van Johnson.

Ok, the part about them suing the other group over the name, yes, that happened, and yes it's forbidden in the Church Epistles, which twi claim is the part addressed to us and has specific instructions for us, including conduct. The other part, well, that's a matter of who you're asking. They didn't sue for translation, they sued because twi (which is built on plagiarism) put out a book which actually was not from plagiarism (their New Testament translation work from Aramaic), and someone else plagiarized THAT. When twi does it, it's fine, but when someone else plagiarizes THEM it's the same crime it is everywhere else. So, they sued a plagiarizer for plagiarizing them. The guy's posted here before. He spent time trying to assemble a complete collection of all the Aramaic stuff twi put out. A few years after he got it, he claimed he'd completed a translation of his own- but was caught retyping their book like vpw should have been caught retyping other people's books. www.lebtahor.com/truth/trimm/plagiarisms/hrvpage.htm As to his other qualifications, Trimm claims a Doctorate from an unaccredited organization, like vpw. www.lebtahor.com/truth/trimm/falsedoctorate/falsedoctorateclaims.html Similarly, his claims of Judaism are suspect. www.lebtahor.com/truth/trimm/falsejewish/jtrimmjewish.html Is he a cult leader? www.lebtahor.com/truth/trimm/cultleader/cultleader.htm In other news, he also has a history with known ex-twi crackpot Michael Rood. www.seekgod.ca/trfactor2.htm And Trimm's told one group of people one thing while telling another the opposite simultaneously: www.seekgod.ca/rabbiyosef.htm So, it seems everything about James Trimm is a lie. Despite that, he's not actually ex-twi. How about that. www.greasespotcafe.com/ipb/topic/8051-james-trimm-the-way/page__p__193280 He's put forth his POV and his advertisements. www.greasespotcafe.com/ipb/topic/21037-the-way-international-argues-actual-words-of-the-bible-are-not-doctrine/ www.greasespotcafe.com/ipb/topic/21038-federal-court-claims-right-to-regulate-scripture-interpretation/ www.greasespotcafe.com/ipb/topic/21322-leaving-a-cult/ www.greasespotcafe.com/ipb/topic/21254-which-way/ BTW, this was the group twi targeted: www.greasespotcafe.com/main2/news/latest/the-way-internationals-lawyers-strike-again.html

In hindsight, it's easy to understand a lot more. vpw was both LAZY and INSECURE. He was LAZY and took all sorts of shortcuts. He was INSECURE because his shortcuts were used in place of actually DOING THE WORK. So, like any fraud, he knew he didn't have the foundation of substance the real deals have. He couldn't HONESTLY earn accolades and validation without actually working. Rather than work, he decided to fake it and try for FAKE accolades. While attacking real scholars (those who exceeded his abilities because he was a FAKE scholar), he ALSO wanted the respect of real scholars. He had to attack them because they could expose him, and he had to court them because he was INSECURE. Sad how W@lter C knew (and knows) full well how vpw used other peoples' work- he'd SEEN the books of others kept as a private stash- but still supports that system. I guess for some the idea of making less money and having fewer accolades but doing it honestly just doesn't appeal enough to stop defrauding people if they're willing to invite you to do it.

It's a good idea to reread PoP every few years when in recovery from twi exposure. It's amazing how much the content changes every few years. :) The last time I read it, it was a lot more shocking than the time before, which was already a shock.

There's much to be said for ACCOUNTABILITY. We should be able to show pride in our accomplishments, both in what we say and do. Supposedly, Will Rogers said we should live our lives so we wouldn't be ashamed to lend our family parrot to the town gossip. Viewers of the Simpsons know Ned Flanders. When Bart was living at the Flanders home for a time, he had a chance to learn all the day-to-day goings-on. His Dad then asked him for all the juicy gossip. Bart was stuck for ANYTHING to say, and the best he had was that Ned had some old paint cans in his garage. ACCOUNTABILITY isn't the same thing as this sort of HEIRARCHY. However, the healthiest part of religious organizations IS the accountability. vpw left his denomination because he wanted to do whatever he wanted with no repercussions, and he CLAIMED that he spent his entire first MONTH teaching on tithing when they supposedly told him he was free to teach on anything EXCEPT MONEY. Supposedly, they called him to account on that, he mouthed off at them, and then they left him alone. If there was ANY incident, I'm absolutely certain vpw's role was greatly magnified, and their role was greatly reduced in the story. It's just too silly. The idea IS that a new preacher needs to be watched, and all preachers are ultimately accountable if they begin doing things considered inappropriate (like lots of things vpw wanted to do.) Between the opposite extremes of "everyone does what is right in their own eyes" and "one obeys man rather than God" is a healthy balance where one's sense of right and wrong is subject to review and discussion. That can feel confining to people who just want to do whatever they wish- but that doesn't change that it's right.

The 5 crosses were from different monuments made in different CENTURIES, and ASSEMBLED later in a set of 5. They're not a MATCHING set when you look closer.

vpw wasn't the first of his kind and isn't the last, either- to go against the grain, but he's in good company. Jim Jones, Charles Manson, David Koresh, and the countless others that aren't so famous are right there with him. All of them told people they'd lead them to a closer knowledge of God- then used the people as merchandise, still telling them they were the conduit of The True God. Charlatans and fakes have been around for centuries, and will continue until Jesus Christ himself deals with them face-to-face.

Crowley told you right up front that he wanted the money, power and women. vpw wanted them too- but lied about all of it. vpw was more evil than Aleister Crowley.

There's a certain amount of irony that a man who CLAIMED to want to free people from religion and ritual claimed that to a bunch of anti-establishment hippies, recruited them, then began instilling his own brand of religion and ritual, which now is followed by people who still condemn the religions and rituals of others.

Hitchhiking is also ILLEGAL. You think people who claimed to want to follow the Bible would actually, you know, read it and follow the instructions.... 1 Peter 2:13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; That means Christians are supposed to follow the law. However, it's obvious they are not going to- the choice is follow the Bible and do what God said, or follow vpw practice and do what vpw said. Obviously, they would rather follow the word of a man when it contradicts God and they can't follow both.

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I found a reference to "mathematical exactness and scientific precision" in the context of a sales program. www.marksmalley.com/book.html "One night during dinner (and a couple of glasses of wine) my friend was reliving his former glory. He began spilling his guts about some of the most guarded secrets in the publishing business. He told me how his ad sales executives used these formulas to generate astronomical advertising sales numbers. It was called the "Structured Sales Approach." As soon as our dinner ended I drove home and started scouring the Internet, periodicals, newspapers, magazines and anything I could get my hands that talked about "the formula." I began applying what little information my friend gave me and like magic the formulas began producing the same incredible results. I was selling advertising for a small print publisher at the time that specialized in technology. In 1999, I put it all together. This was due in part to an interview I found with the founder of this billion-dollar company and a prominent technology columnist. The founder discussed the formula in detail (without giving it a name) and he elaborated on why he felt it worked with a mathematical exactness and scientific precision." I also found it in reference to some teacher who taught in India back when vpw was there. The book "Glory pf Puttaparthi" contains the reference. "Baba will continue to influence my life since his message to me has mathematical exactness and scientific precision." This "Baba" is a title, like calling someone "Doctor" as if it's his name. So, what's "Glory of Puttaparthi" about? Puttaparthi is a location. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puttaparthi "Puttaparthi (Telugu: పుట్టపర్తి) (14°9.91′N 77°48.70′E) is a town situated in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It was also the residence of the notable spiritual teacher Sathya Sai Baba. The town's main attraction is Baba's Prasanthi Nilayam ashram, the presence of which has given a huge boost to the local economy, in the form of hotels, lodges, restaurants and shops which are largely frequented by visitors to Prasanthi Nilayam. The common languages spoken in Puttaparthi are Telugu, Kannada, English and Hindi." So, that's a place where one could have gone, during vpw's India tour, and heard "Sathya Sai Baba" teach. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sathya_Sai_Baba "Śri Sathya Sai Baba (Telugu: సత్య సాయిబాబా born as Sathyanarayana Raju (23 November 1926 – 24 April 2011[4][5][6]) was an Indian guru, spiritual figure, mystic, philanthropist and educator.[7] He claimed to be the reincarnation of Sai Baba of Shirdi, considered a spiritual saint and a reputed miracle worker, who died in 1918 and whose teachings were an eclectic blend of Hindu and Muslim beliefs.[5][8][9][10][11][12][13] The materializations of vibhuti (holy ash) and other small objects such as rings, necklaces and watches by Sathya Sai Baba were a source of both fame and controversy; devotees considered them signs of divinity, while skeptics viewed them as simple conjuring tricks.[14] Photos of him are displayed in millions of homes and on the dashboards of cars, and lockets bearing his photo are worn by many as a symbol of good fortune.[15]" Go ahead and read his entire wikipedia page. It sounds like this guy scammed the Indian people into thinking he was a man of god, and vpw took notes and used many of the same techniques, some slightly adapted to a Western audience. ====================================== In other news, Leonard used a phrase a little similar in concept, "FOUNDATIONS (Co-authored by Rev. Evelyn Thiele-Leonard). Foundations is to the student of Holy Writ what a blueprint is to a construction engineer. It is a veritable slide-rule in the hands of the truth-seeker." A slide-rule is a mathematical tool for the engineer. Its use suggests mathematical exactness.