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Quote : "they (TWI) really are the ones who seem to be upset at the notions of TWI insignificance " It really has changed over the years. It seems so sad because I remember when the founding president was invited to the Presidential Inauguration (for Ronald Reagan in 1980) in Washington DC. So sad that they now see themselves as "insignificent". I think even a small church (with very few people) can make a difference in a community and even in a country.

Thank you here to all who have responded. I have grossly underestimated the pain and suffering people have gone through and I ask forgiveness on that.

For allowing me to be here and participate I'd like to say "thank you" to all who have made it possible. I have been very impulsive in my first posts and the members here have helped me to see things and learn. I will visit as often as I can. It is humbling for me (someone who never was a leader, a Way Corps or even an Adved Class person) to be allowed to express my thoughts. God Bless you who run this and again thank you.

I hope that people realize I just felt the need to vent. I realize there is a lot of past hurt to overcome much like Vietnam war vets. I think there is a definite time parallel with the Vietnam War and the glory days of the "groovy Christians" of Rye, NY. But this was all more than 30 years ago or 40 years ago. I was never in the upper Echelon of the Way Ministry. I just went to church there (in homes) and liked it for a while. My first ROA (1976) was awesome. but as the years went by I did not want to do all that driving and arrive there tired as hell.

Very simple. Just me venting. I was very intensely involved with helping (then) Senator Barack Obama win the Democratic nomination against Hillary and then equally or more involved in helping with the general election. I never see anything in the newspapers, or hear on the radio, or see on TV about TWI anymore. Back in the late 70s it was the "fastest growing cult in America". I think it's time has come and gone. It is just my opinion not necessarily the gospel truth. I like the term "cornfield" cult. That was good. It is just a little freaking cornfield in New Knoxville, (where??) OH. (You mean Knoxville, TN? NASHVILLE, TN?) New what? Where? Reminds me of a bumper sticker asking "where in the hell is somewhere, SD?" Everybody knew about the "campaign" last year. If I said I was an Obama volunteer it needed no explaining. But if you say to someone I was involved with TWI they have no idea what in the world you are talking about. TWI is not heard of by most Americans.

As the title suggests, I wonder who we should be more concerned about: Muslim Extremists? or a very small insignificent group of people Headquartered in a little German Hickville, OH USA town. Let me ask you this to help make my point: You would agree with me (I'm sure) that President Obama knows who Pope John Paul is right? Now, do you think Barack Obama knows who Rozahlee Rivenbark is??? Are you seeing the light yet? Ok, I will keep on going.... Question number 2 (here it is you ready?): What group of votes are more important to the Republican and Democratic parties? Followers of the Way International of New Knoxville,OH (yes in all 50 states and whatever territories and blah blah blah) orrrrrr the Roman Catholic block of voters? Are you with me yet? So now I ask plainly: should we be more concerned about the growth of Islam? or the growth (if you can call it that) of some group headquartered in Poe Dunk (not sure how to spell that) New Knoxville,OH. Has anyone in New York City,NY ;Los Angeles or Hollywood California or in Washington ,DC (besides us "old" wayfers) ever even heard of New Knoxville OH? People here in GSC are so engrossed with twi. I think we as a country (here in the good ol USA) have much bigger things to worry (or "trust" God to help us overcome) about than twi. Just my opinion. I am interested to read your responses.

I guess I have trouble with this question because I never worked for twi or signed any contract to attend meetings for the rest of my life. I never took any oath of office or anything like that. I did enjoy the Rock of Ages 1976 as a Roman Catholic who was blown away by the experience. (Never saw or heard of "sex orgys" sorry to dissappoint some of you). Just the food,fun, fellowship was a great thrill to me. They were almost all strangers to me but it was like being with my high school class or something. (Maybe I'll think of a better way to say it later). I was thrilled to learn what I learned in PFAL ( I never made it to the "advontced closs"-like he said with that german accent or whatever accent it was). I was just a beginner. I was never a "wild eyed Way Corps: fanatic (using Martindale's words the best I can remember). I went to college in the early 80s and just stopped coming. It started to remind me more of football (I quit football) after a while but I never had any bad confrontation or any fights or anything like a lot of people here seem to have had. With football you actually "joined" a team and were a member. I never "joined" the Way International. I do feel ripped off that they never told me about the sex orgys though

Thank you Shellon, When I first came here I was shocked at how negative all the comments were. I have always been very thankful for the Word of God I learned , so it was a huge culture shock for me. Now I am realizing that people are hurting really bad. So I guess they are here to vent. I am a very open minded individual. I've done almost a 180 degree turn politically (with the way I vote). I guess a website like this can be a test for how openminded I really am. :unsure: :blink: <_< :unsure:

Your welcome excathedra. I like your logo. It's cute. :)

How is speaking in tongues bogus???

None of the answers fit me. I took a vacation (temp to Perm, I guess). I never really "left". I do not think I would fit if I did come back. I am very liberal in my political views and very libertarian in my attitude. I believe in freedom. I believe there is a lot of freedom in Christ Jesus. The question is when does freedom become an "occasion to the flesh". That is the tough question that each of us must decide. I am still a believer. It is just hard to find a "church". I think there are very loving people in a lot of churches and countless many genuine believers many of whom have never even heard of the Way International. I mean really! How well known is New Knoxville, OH??? Do they have an NFL football team? Any major NASCAR or Indy racing league events? Do I need to go on? I trust you get my point. Give me Romans 10:9 and as much truth of God's Word as I can get and a loving environment with supportive believers (who edify me and help me) give me that and I can really rock!!!

I like that waysider. Your comment put a smile on my face. Yes I love you. You have a great heart to pray for people. Thank you for sharing this. I need to give by praying for people more. You helped me to see that. Thank you. I only drink coffee with lots of sweetener in it. In other words it has to be pretty much a Latte for me to drink it and enjoy it. (as one of those "Latte sipping Obama supporters" of last year) I long for "sweet" fellowship. ok? :unsure:

I guess I can start. I remember the sweet fellowship from my past assoc. w/the Way. So I thought: What the hell? What have I to fear? Why not give it a try? So here I am. The good , the bad and the ugly. :blink: :) <_< I do not tell people what they want to hear. I tell them what I really believe and think. If you get a compliment from me, it is real! I'm not fake but I am human. I WILL disappoint you. But Jesus Christ and God's Word will never disappoint you. People will disappoint you. A verse I've been thinking of lately is Romans 10: 11 No one who believes in him (Jesus Christ) will ever be disappointed in his expectations.

I loved that song from the America Awakes concert tour "We are sons of God with power , raise your head and say it loud. The righteousness of God is our of our sonship we are proud........" I never knew if I was going to heaven or hell (or purgatory for some unspecified time). But when someone lovingly showed me Romans 10:9 I of course started "running in the race" and never looked back. I was a physical athlete runner at one time, so I know what it is like to win a race. It is exhilerating. :)

Were you (or are you) a Roman Catholic too? "hail Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners...." I wonder which one of us said the most hail Marys. :unsure:

Hi, Believersnonbeliever, I am new to this site and still trying to figure it out. So far I have seen very little edification here. As I see it, the Way, attempts to stick to God's Word and to its motto "the Word of God is the Will of God". Does anyone do that perfectly or even near perfectly? Of course not! But at least somebody is trying to speak God's Word to people and teach them what is available from God. Your girlfriend could be right! God want us to go to His Word. Not just talk about "people" and "the past". The Word of God has healed my heart. Talking about people has never healed me. There is great power to believers in this our day and time to believers who confess Romans 10:9 and then claim their power that is available in the name of Jesus Christ. Somebody has to teach it! Somebody has to hold it forth! I do not see "grease spot cafe" teaching people the power that is available to believers in this day and time and or how to utilize it in daily living. What you do is up to you. God has given each of us the ability to decide for ourselves. Tag

Hi Jeff, I like your honesty. I am new to this as of now. Today is May28,2009. Please message me here or something, maybe add me as a friend. God Bless you.