WordWolf

But that's the point- twi drew near to God with their words ("The Word of God is our only rule of faith and practice") but their actions were often VERY far from Him. (vpw trolling "Birth to the Corps" papers looking for the next chick to drug and rape.) One of the main points is that this happened; another is the glib hypocrisy this exposes- "Do as I say, not as I do- and if what I say doesn't match God's Word, do what I say anyway." It WAS "only if you do it our way", which WAS "crapola". Dissent-even if based on Scripture-has never been popular at twi- especially when it was vpw or lcm being addressed (and let's not even mention rfr.) vpw put forth he was some sort of godly maverick who stood up categorically against the religious figures of his day, but stand up to vpw and you're on a bus home. Oh, and don't bother contacting anyone-they've all been told you're possessed. So, they taught-at times- that the Bible should be the only rule for faith and practice. At other times, they were CRYSTAL CLEAR that you'd best do what you're told, or there will be Trouble. With a capital T and that rhymes with V and that stands for Victor Paul Wierwille, founder of twi and founder of trouble in twi.

Translation:This is a virus that attacks MySpace user profiles, using an exploit of the QuickTime player. Translation: The links in the user's MySpace profile then get changed to links for phishing sites. So, people clicking on the links will be scammed. Translation: The MySpace profile will also be used to host a copy of the infecting video, so others can be infected as well. ========== What to do? I don't think this affects computers THEMSELVES-just the MySpace network. Until MySpace fixes it, though, the smartest thing will be to stay off MySpace, or, failing that, to avoid clicking ANY links on MySpace no matter what. In general, I'd keep my antivirus up-to-date as well, just in case something (probably not this) can try to infect your computer.

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This is from the series pilot of WKRP IN CINCINNATI. Johnny Fever (Johnny Caravello, aka Johnny Midnight, aka....) had been fired from his previous job because he had said "Booger" on the air, and someone complained. The asst manager gave him a list of music-and rock albums-to play, and told him he had a lot more freedom here- he could even say "Booger" if he wanted. *leaves* Johnny sets up a rock album on the second turntable, then reaches for the first turntable, playing some easy listening stuff. "So long, elevator music.... No.....YEAH!" *rips album off turntable, destroying it* *starts playing rock music* *turns on mike* "OW! This is Dr Johnny Fever!..." etc. *turns off mike* *turns on mike* "Oh, by the way....I just wanted to say.... BOOGER!!!!!" I've actually seen that last line quoted since then.

There's only 2 Kahless. "Kahless the Unforgettable" was the warrior and General who founded Klingon society as it is now known. He is said to have been a Klingon of impeccable honour, their greatest warrior, and the inventor of the bat'lelth weapon (the "sword of honour" of the Klingons.) To this day (in the shows), some Klingons wait for him to return, just as legends say King Arthur will return. The second Kahless was a clone from the genetic template of the original Kahless. His knowledge is composed of the collected teachings and legends concerning Kahless. He was installed ceremonial emperor of the Klingon Empire. (Think of how the Queen of England can't just set policy.) The political power of the Klingon Empire rests in the Klingon High Council. "Kahless" is there to INSPIRE, to be a visible EXAMPLE to Klingons. These quotes are most certainly from Deep Space 9, but I'm still unable to name it yet. I like the first quote, though. Funny how Sun Tzu's quoted-Picard quoted him as well in NextGen.

I'm giving you first crack at the answer because I think it's only fitting. I'm familiar with the episode, but the reason I made a note of it TO remember the relevant scenes is your own comments on it. So hurry up and broadcast the answer for everyone, unless you want me to take it.....

Actually, Pat, I must make a correction. As you might have noticed, "it" ("the Word of God is our only rule of faith and practice") is not an opinion universally-held here. However, quite a number of people DO hold it, and I'd say more than 1/2 the regular posters are at least comfortable with the doctrine, whether or not they agree with it entirely or mostly. However, it seems that "it" ("the Word of God is our only rule of faith and practice") keeps getting confused-by some people- with "something else" ("the Word of God was TWI's only rule of faith and practice") and the majority of us say that "something else" was proven to be COMPLETELY FALSE, and that twi CLAIMED this (and claims it NOW) while following whatever practice suits the office-holders, who then invoke a semblance of the verses to justify the rules of faith and practice that they've already determined. Generally, so long as one isn't pushing that agenda (or the "vpw never victimized anyone" agenda), this is NOT a "tough crowd."

One thing I DO reject, however, is the casual attempt to lessen the immoral misuse of office done in twi by claiming that "mind control" and manipulation by leadership is the same thing as a sales clerk in a store trying to sell you clothes. No salesperson can invoke fear of disobeying God Almighty if you don't buy the clothes, nor invoke a "standard" you're supposed to live up to, nor scream at you for not buying, nor have you excommunicated from a community ("mark and avoid") for not buying.

Actually, they were a LOT less selective at the last teachings in the Catholic Church that I sat through. Then again, Mark should really be the one to address this subject-if it's worth discussing. Naturally, that should be its OWN thread, since THIS thread is about selective teachings IN TWI. BTW, I'm glad you're not pretending twi didn't do selective teaching- you skipped trying that. I accept your analogy! A clothing salesperson's JOB is to sell clothing, which is their AGENDA. Many are on COMMISSION, which means their UNSTATED AGENDA is to sell you clothing whether or not you need it- to get money from YOUR POCKETS to THEIR POCKETS. I accept that this is akin to how twi operated. Thanks for your assistance-I didn't have such an apt analogy handy at the moment.

*pokes thread* Any hope for another quote, or a clue or something? Might as well throw in some guesses. National Lampoon's "Vacation." "Freaked."

I'm gonna see if Raf chimes in on this one- he's the reason I remember the answer so vividly...

wasway's got it-it's that wascally wabbit. The thing I love from the SECOND quote I used, when he was knighing the Sheriff of Nottingham by hitting him in the head with his scepter at each title... at the end, the Sheriff says, woozily, "Your majesty is too kind", as he stands unsteadily. Bugs makes an aside to the audience. The line: "He's got lots of stamina!" Go, wasway!

You are too kind. I think they'll get it now.... "I bet you know a lot of my friends...Like, uh, Duke of Ellington, Count of Basie, Earl of Hines, Cab of Calloway, Satchmo of Armstrong?" "In the name of my most royal majesty, I knight thee. ARISE, Sir Loin of Beef! ARISE, Earl of Cloves! ARISE, Duke of Brittingham! ARISE, Baron of Munchhausen! ARISE, Essence of Myrrh! Milk of Magnesia! Quarter of Ten!"

I use it to communnicate with people, to exchange knowledge, and to have fun. Often, the fun is in the communication and knowledge exchange.

Edmund Burke. vpw himself taught this on several occasions: "Once people begin to PRACTICE error, after a while, they make a DOCTRINE of it." He said that practical error, if not corrected, leads to doctrinal error.

Hello. Here's my general advice for new people. http://www.greasespotcafe.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=7913 You may perhaps be surprised that many things you were unaware of were in full effect during the 80s. I certainly was. However, the evidence WAS there if I'd known where to look. Many things have been uncovered that twi did their best to bury. Many of us have some good memories of time in twi. However, most of us with good memories of time in twi now have concluded that the good times we had were paid for by horrible things done to some of our brethren in Christ. You were scarred for life? Great-neither was I. However, that does not excuse the crimes performed, and the harms inflicted, which were done in the name of the good we experienced. Also, not everything WE saw was as WE saw it. Many things were done to control the image of twi, and of vpw, and so on. I'd recommend spending some time reading around here, and getting to learn some things that are considered common knowledge around here.

Correct. "Is that all? If she were not dead, I would kill her myself!" ST:TNG managed to put forth "there is no god" in one episode, and "there is intelligent design" in THIS episode. Neat trick, and quite clever. Go, George!

New quote. I bet you know a lot of my friends...Like, uh, Duke of Ellington, Count of Basie, Earl of Hines, Cab of Calloway, Satchmo of Armstrong?"

Fine. Next quote. "He's right. For all we know it might be a recipe for biscuits." "Biscuits? If that is what you believe, then go back to Cardassia. I will send you my mother's recipe."

Hello. My general advice is here: http://www.greasespotcafe.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=7913 Enjoy your stay.

We discussed Camp Gunnison on " Is There Still A Corps Director?" here... http://www.greasespotcafe.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=11984

One visit to http://www.biblegateway.com later, I found this: (KJV) Proverbs 12:10. "A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel." (NASB) "A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, but even the compassion of the wicked is cruel." (NIV) "A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel." (The Message) "Good people are good to their animals; the "good-hearted" bad people kick and abuse them." (NLT) "The godly care for their animals, but the wicked are always cruel." Nicely put. If it was from EITHER, it was from BOTH. If it was from lcm, he was taught it by vpw. He certainly didn't get it growing up as a Baptist. And he had no imagination for himself until he ascended the throne. If it was from vpw, then he taught it to lcm, who passed it along. Hey, since the CORPS were DISPOSABLE to vpw-which he taught to lcm- of course KIDS were disposable too-after all, they took work to maintain/raise.

You know, you could have done another quote or 2 before the "gimme." I suspected it might have been Sanford & Son, but I was waiting for one more quote to make sure. (Plus I don't like to bounce turns between just 2 people, and like to give the others a fair shot...)

No. "Hailing frequencies CLOSED, sir." "My friend Data, you see things with the wonder of a child. And that makes you more human than any of us." "I keep thinking, how empty it will be without her presence. Did I miss the point?" "No... no, you didn't, Data. You got it."