I didn't know John very well. He was the the NE regional leader that included Pennsylvania in 1979 and I got to meet and talk to him maybe four times is all. I was a dentist and faculty member at Temple dental school at the time and I think that was important to him when so many TWI'ers were window washers. I feel sorry for the guy. Now he has a serious disorder yet cognitive dissonance will not allow him to consider for a moment that all that he has believed in all his adult life is a lie. Of course he can beat non-Hodgkins lymphoma so its not like a death sentence but poor guy.. he's dedicated his whole life to a lie...
Sudo - he and most others in leadership were very impressed with those who managed to get advanced degrees while being a part of TWI. Mostly for the money and legitimacy provided. Education doesn't automatically disqualify someone from being stupid, particularly in matters of religion, which defies reason anyway.
It is sad to watch him proclaim he is healed, and yet he looks unwell. Also dealing with extreme fatigue which indicates he's treading water at best. None of the name and claim or positive believing is rendering positive results it seems. :(
It is sad to watch him proclaim he is healed, and yet he looks unwell. Also dealing with extreme fatigue which indicates he's treading water at best. None of the name and claim or positive believing is rendering positive results it seems.
While that may be true, and I'm certainly no fan of what JAL preaches, it's his battle and his life. I wish him well and don't blame him for trying to figure out how to beat the illness.
Strange place for such a holiday greeting, but ok, you too.
Personally, I hope John Lynn seeks and finds the best medical care he can get.
Me, too. He was the N.C. leader when I got involved at ECU. I think he means well, but he was misled like so many of us. John, if you're reading here, know we're sending good thoughts your way. It's been a rocky road for us all...
Of course he can beat non-Hodgkins lymphoma so its not like a death sentence
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Speaking as someone having non-Hodgkins lymphoma--specifically Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia--myself, I can assure you that you don't "beat" a blood cancer. Having two chemotherapies in the past four years, I realize its more like a video game: you don't win, you stave off defeat. You don't beat it, you live to fight again another day. Unlike many cancers--which can be cut out and the survivor declared cancer free--with lymphoma, the best you can hope for is remission. Even with remission, you know in the back of you mind its still there, dormant in your marrow, waiting to spring forth like the disease in Camus' The Plague and wreak havoc.
My particular form of lymphoma has tumors that produce a protein. They'll continue producing that protein to the detriment of everything else. So red blood and white blood cell counts drop and will continue dropping to dangerous levels without treatment. After my last chemotherapy, my white cell count was at or near zero for more than six months. No white cells, no immunity. I was instructed not to eat anything not cooked and monitor for thrush. Luckily, after six months my marrow kick started and started doing its job.
John wished me a Happy Birthday with blessings on Facebook. Then he tried to peddle his most recent books and classes.about the diameter of Jesus Christ. When I responded that I was using Alpha video and other video classes from Anglican, Methodist, Saddleback, and books by Frank Viola, Jon Zens, Milt Rodreigueiz, Theodore Austin-Sparks, Watchman Nee, etc. He said why waste my time with those losers who don't have the accuracy of scripture. Feel sorry for his ego(or is it id?)
John wished me a Happy Birthday with blessings on Facebook. Then he tried to peddle his most recent books and classes.about the diameter of Jesus Christ. When I responded that I was using Alpha video and other video classes from Anglican, Methodist, Saddleback, and books by Frank Viola, Jon Zens, Milt Rodreigueiz, Theodore Austin-Sparks, Watchman Nee, etc. He said why waste my time with those losers who don't have the accuracy of scripture. Feel sorry for his ego(or is it id?)
He does this with everyone he’s friends with on Facebook. He still believes he’s the greatest show on earth.
He does this with everyone he’s friends with on Facebook. He still believes he’s the greatest show on earth.
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John wished me a Happy Birthday with blessings on Facebook. Then he tried to peddle his most recent books and classes.about the diameter of Jesus Christ. When I responded that I was using Alpha video and other video classes from Anglican, Methodist, Saddleback, and books by Frank Viola, Jon Zens, Milt Rodreigueiz, Theodore Austin-Sparks, Watchman Nee, etc. He said why waste my time with those losers who don't have the accuracy of scripture. Feel sorry for his ego(or is it id?)
Thomas, I am not familiar with most of the writers you mentioned. However, if other people read their books, and enjoy them, they probably are not "losers." I think Shakespeare said something about jealousy, being a "green-eyed monster." I think JAL might be a bit "green-eyed" with jealously regarding their work.
Thomas, I am not familiar with most of the writers you mentioned. However, if other people read their books, and enjoy them, they probably are not "losers." I think Shakespeare said something about jealousy, being a "green-eyed monster." I think JAL might be a bit "green-eyed" with jealously regarding their work.
JAL does do that with everyone he's friends with on FB. I just didn't respond to his marketing tactic. He might have some jealousy, but he also likely mixes it in with a YUGE ego and lack of self-awareness. One advantage to that, for him, is that it likely helps him push on with denial about the physical illness he's dealing with. That denial might be crucial to his belief that he will beat the illness.
John posted an update on Facebook a few hours ago. He included some specifics about his blood counts. His attitude is still very positive even though he acknowledges that his doctors tell him he's dying. Anyone wanting more info can check him out on FB.
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GarthP2000
"If it's true, what will he do, now that he's denounced "the law of believing"?"
Ummm, I thought that John Lynn & CES abandoned 'the Law of Believing'.
And some of you still begrudge Lynn for his 'Doctrine of Error'? ... Really? ... Holy Martindale Batman! ...
... Is Doctrine really that important? ... Think before replying to that question please. :-\
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It was meant to be "tongue in cheek"
JAL released a youtube, a couple years ago, denouncing "the law of believing".
How does one NOT sound like an idiot when denouncing a concept they spent decades promoting?
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John is now undergoing some SOQI treatment.
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Interesting. If you try to google SOQI, you'll get page after page after page of ads, claiming it cures everything from love handles to liver cancer.
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That's my fault. Sorry about that. I know approving the post is very little, very late. My apologies.
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I didn't know John very well. He was the the NE regional leader that included Pennsylvania in 1979 and I got to meet and talk to him maybe four times is all. I was a dentist and faculty member at Temple dental school at the time and I think that was important to him when so many TWI'ers were window washers. I feel sorry for the guy. Now he has a serious disorder yet cognitive dissonance will not allow him to consider for a moment that all that he has believed in all his adult life is a lie. Of course he can beat non-Hodgkins lymphoma so its not like a death sentence but poor guy.. he's dedicated his whole life to a lie...
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Sudo - he and most others in leadership were very impressed with those who managed to get advanced degrees while being a part of TWI. Mostly for the money and legitimacy provided. Education doesn't automatically disqualify someone from being stupid, particularly in matters of religion, which defies reason anyway.
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It is sad to watch him proclaim he is healed, and yet he looks unwell. Also dealing with extreme fatigue which indicates he's treading water at best. None of the name and claim or positive believing is rendering positive results it seems. :(
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While that may be true, and I'm certainly no fan of what JAL preaches, it's his battle and his life. I wish him well and don't blame him for trying to figure out how to beat the illness.
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Amen to that !
Just want to take this time to wish you, Raf, Wordwolf and everybody else on here a very, very, merry Xmas !!!!!!! LNB
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Strange place for such a holiday greeting, but ok, you too.
Personally, I hope John Lynn seeks and finds the best medical care he can get.
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Me, too. He was the N.C. leader when I got involved at ECU. I think he means well, but he was misled like so many of us. John, if you're reading here, know we're sending good thoughts your way. It's been a rocky road for us all...
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Speaking as someone having non-Hodgkins lymphoma--specifically Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia--myself, I can assure you that you don't "beat" a blood cancer. Having two chemotherapies in the past four years, I realize its more like a video game: you don't win, you stave off defeat. You don't beat it, you live to fight again another day. Unlike many cancers--which can be cut out and the survivor declared cancer free--with lymphoma, the best you can hope for is remission. Even with remission, you know in the back of you mind its still there, dormant in your marrow, waiting to spring forth like the disease in Camus' The Plague and wreak havoc.
My particular form of lymphoma has tumors that produce a protein. They'll continue producing that protein to the detriment of everything else. So red blood and white blood cell counts drop and will continue dropping to dangerous levels without treatment. After my last chemotherapy, my white cell count was at or near zero for more than six months. No white cells, no immunity. I was instructed not to eat anything not cooked and monitor for thrush. Luckily, after six months my marrow kick started and started doing its job.
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Grace Valerie Claire
Raf, so do I!! I am a Breast Cancer Survivor, and I wouldn't wish Cancer on anyone, saint or dinner!!
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John wished me a Happy Birthday with blessings on Facebook. Then he tried to peddle his most recent books and classes.about the diameter of Jesus Christ. When I responded that I was using Alpha video and other video classes from Anglican, Methodist, Saddleback, and books by Frank Viola, Jon Zens, Milt Rodreigueiz, Theodore Austin-Sparks, Watchman Nee, etc. He said why waste my time with those losers who don't have the accuracy of scripture. Feel sorry for his ego(or is it id?)
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He does this with everyone he’s friends with on Facebook. He still believes he’s the greatest show on earth.
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Thomas, I am not familiar with most of the writers you mentioned. However, if other people read their books, and enjoy them, they probably are not "losers." I think Shakespeare said something about jealousy, being a "green-eyed monster." I think JAL might be a bit "green-eyed" with jealously regarding their work.
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JAL does do that with everyone he's friends with on FB. I just didn't respond to his marketing tactic. He might have some jealousy, but he also likely mixes it in with a YUGE ego and lack of self-awareness. One advantage to that, for him, is that it likely helps him push on with denial about the physical illness he's dealing with. That denial might be crucial to his belief that he will beat the illness.
Humans are strange creatures.
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John posted an update on Facebook a few hours ago. He included some specifics about his blood counts. His attitude is still very positive even though he acknowledges that his doctors tell him he's dying. Anyone wanting more info can check him out on FB.
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I am confident he wouldn't mind us posting this link.
https://www.facebook.com/john.lynn.986/posts/1503113213134727
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Raf, I believe that post can only be seen by people who are Facebook friends with John Lynn.
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Thank you.
I didn't figure him being closed off like that, but that's his call.
Lets just say Rocky summed it up neatly.
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