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Garner Ted Armstrong

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thinwhiteduke

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Nowhere Man said:
Churches and ministries and religions in general to a larger or smaller extent are all pretty much centered around making money off people if you ask me. It's the basic mo of the industry. CoG isn't really that far apart in that regard.

I was interested in the rag when I was a teen and young adult as it held some interesting views on the Bible and Christianity in general during that period that drew my attention. Subscribed to it for a slew of years, and was fascinated by the material as it encouraged a way of thinking that presented a challenge to traditional views.

Armstrong, specifically the. WCoG, dosent hold any sway at present no more than any other religious publication, and dropped it long ago when Hebert Armstrong died.

Now it's all just collateral reading being I no longer ascribe to Christianity at all.

I'm of the opinion however if people want to spend all their money and go full monty, then that's their business weither it a cult, or the all saving grace of the universe. If they're happy, they're happy. If not, then they're not.

It's a fact of life.
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you are missing the point entirely. It was a cult and its offshoots are still cults. It was in the business of destroying peoples lives. It told people to get divorces,it forced tything as a need for salvation. I went to the grade school where it punished kids for the dumbest contrived things. It was racist and didn't want any mixed marriages. All he did was twist old testament stuff to his definition to control people in a codependent frenzy.

it was evil in general
 
psychoslice

psychoslice

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I use to listen to him on the radio years ago, "the world tomorrow" I think it was called, but for a long time now I haven't head anything about him
 
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thinwhiteduke

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psychoslice said:
Gee sounds like the Christian Science, I think he also believed in the Sabbath being Saturday which he was right with.
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what do you mean 'right with ? after Christ it doesn't really matter. They said the Sabbath was Saturday and said all others were going to hell who didn't toe that line. He was right about nothing. He was a cult leader. No matter what he said,thought or believed,it was meaningless because he did it to control people and their finances.
 
psychoslice

psychoslice

Veteran Member
thinwhiteduke said:
what do you mean 'right with ? after Christ it doesn't really matter. They said the Sabbath was Saturday and said all others were going to hell who didn't toe that line. He was right about nothing. He was a cult leader. No matter what he said,thought or believed,it was meaningless because he did it to control people and their finances.
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Well I was a Seventh day Adventist for 16 years, and the only thing they really believed that made senses to me was the Sabbath being Saturday, that's all meant.
 
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thinwhiteduke

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The W.C.G. Talmud

I just highlighted the dumber/sillier stuff I saw but its all dumb


Do not use medicines or drugs. late 60s-early 70s=Never wear sideburns below the middle of the ear, or comb your hair over the forehead. Never dance without holding your partner and don't wiggle your hips. Never listen to hard rock music. Do not contribute to charities (Easter Seals, March of Dimes, etc.). Women should wear skirts long enough to at least touch the top of the knee. Women must wear their hair long enough to cover the nape of the neck. Never vote in any elections. Never join a political party. Avoid doctors and hospitals. Never receive a blood transfusion. Do not donate blood. Never serve in the military in any capacity. Never celebrate Christmas, Easter, New Year's, Halloween, Valentines Day, St. Patrick's Day, or April Fool's. Celebrate Thanksgiving. Do not have more than two drinks a night. Don't be a teetotaler. Never wear make-up. Men should never wear a toupee or wig. Women can only wear wigs if they are bald. Never color your hair. Women should not wear pants (except for sports activities). Never ever smoke anything. Pray at least 30 minutes a day. Study your Bible at least thirty minutes a day. Fast and meditate regularly. Never join or remain a member of a "worldly" club (Elks, Lions, Kiwanis, etc.). Watch only movies rated G and occasionally PG. Do not observe Mother's Day in England (Mother's Day is OK in America). Do not earn a living as a policeman, judge, fireman, physician, elected official (except Mayor of Big Sandy), astronaut, gambler, concert musician, actor or ballet dancer. Never have a picture of "Christ", "God", "angels" or "saints." Women should not go braless. Women should not take "the Pill" or have an abortion. Do not allow your children to join the boy scouts or girl scouts. Children should not play "pretend" games. Women should not wear Tampons. Always take notes during church services. Never call a minister "Reverend." Never bring the "unconverted" to services without the minister's permission, this includes close relatives such as an unconverted mate and children over 16. Never co-sign for a loan. Do not wear heart shaped lockets. Beware of classical music written by demon inspired composers. Never serve on a jury. Never sign over your body for scientific study. Do not read the writings of philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle. Do not vote for or initiate a labor strike. Going to night clubs is allowed, in moderation. Do not have organ music in church. Men should not wear pink or flowery shirts. Children should not be allowed to read fairy tales or nursery rhymes. Single people should date widely. Never date a non-Worldwide Church of God member. Never neck on a date. If engaged, a good-night kiss is permissible, if not prolonged. Never hold hands unless married or engaged. When married, have sex only in the two approved positions; never kiss below the neck (pre-1960's), never kiss below the waist (pre-1975). Dentists are OK. Novocain is OK. Antibiotics are not OK. Immunizations are not OK. Only unmarried women should be employed. Never date or marry outside your race. The races should be segregated whenever possible. Men should not wear beards. Do not eat maraschino cherries. Never get a tattoo. Avoid "Protestant type" hymns. Minimize contact with non-believers. Use olive oil and wine on sores. For weddings, use only the Herbert Armstrong approved ceremony. Card playing is OK. Never listen to "soul music". Have only a graveside service at funerals. Never wear or own a crucifix. Never sign a letter "in Jesus' Name" unless you are a minister. Church buildings should not have steeples or stained glass windows. Never build or own an obelisk. Never celebrate birthdays. Don't go into partnerships in business. Never say "God bless you" when someone sneezes (in fact, never say "God bless you"). Always buy "quality". Strive to become "cultured". Do not break an engagement to be married. Always get a minister's advice before making any important decisions (changing a job, marrying, selling your home, etc.). Never go along with new styles or trends until at least 50% of the public has adopted them. Never be a leader in setting styles or trends. Never support or attend the services of any Catholic or Protestant church. (The Catholic Church is the "great whore" of Revelation. It is Satan's church and Protestant churches are its children.) Do not listen to preachers who teach contrary to the W.C.G. doctrines. Do not practice vegetarianism. Do not have your body cremated. Women should not wear two-piece bathing suits and especially not bikinis. Men should not wear tight bathing suits (in England only). Do not engage in sky diving (before David Armstrong's interest in same). Never chew tobacco. Do not speculate in stocks or bonds. Never ever use "unnatural" farming methods (chemical fertilizers. pesticides, etc.). Never act in, direct, produce or write a drama. Never hypnotize anyone or be hypnotized. Do not celebrate the 4th of July (pre-1965). Do not adopt children. Do not have your ears pierced. Make ample use of corporal punishment in rearing children. Do not use euphemisms such as gosh, darn or gee. Do not create or own "modern" art. Sex on Friday night is OK for married people. Never go to a psychiatrist
 
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