tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post6866532996043491247..comments2024-03-29T05:22:27.348-07:00Comments on Banned by HWA! News and Observations About Armstrongism and the Church of God Movement: Philadelphia Church of God: Ruth and Naomi Musical Abomination A Total Flop!NO2HWAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02018654662518613623noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-70103087967346912512017-02-07T19:09:47.208-08:002017-02-07T19:09:47.208-08:004.01 PM
I would use my limited resources on more ...4.01 PM <br />I would use my limited resources on more pressing issues. It's just a play after all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-62130619403120832062017-02-07T16:01:12.067-08:002017-02-07T16:01:12.067-08:00Quit whining. Just go down there and get up durin...Quit whining. Just go down there and get up during the middle of the performance and run on stage after a few beers like a drunken idiot while Pooluh Moo-lone is screeching like a cow and scream right along with her. Tell them you thought it was a sing-along. Shit, if I lived within 500 miles of Edmond I'd have a blast with this shit. You people have it all wrong. Get of the dumb-ass Internet and DO SOMETHING! PROTEST! RUIN THE WHOLE DAMN SHOW!!! Get a car-pool and get the hell down there. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-71836512637501851632017-02-07T09:25:59.508-08:002017-02-07T09:25:59.508-08:00Good point nck. These groups leech off the outside...Good point nck. These groups leech off the outside community. If their 'give way' of the winners doing all the giving, and the losers doing all the getting, was applied to the whole community, the economy would collapse.<br />So their 'moral code' only works by leeching off a larger community that lives by a very different moral code. Hmmm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-68558983654356863282017-02-07T09:18:11.286-08:002017-02-07T09:18:11.286-08:00...because nothing says Jewish folk tale like...Ri......because nothing says Jewish folk tale like...Riverdance!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-40983863824971386592017-02-06T23:51:52.424-08:002017-02-06T23:51:52.424-08:00Yes,
I guess most (children) involved feel they a...Yes,<br /><br />I guess most (children) involved feel they are participating in a service to their community. I think it is a good thing that they have a chance to express themselves in this manner in an otherwise opressive environment I would imagine.<br /><br />In reality the cog's have always gained materially and immaterially by a healthy interaction with a healthy community and outside professionals. As a matter of fact HWA never settled for mediocrity. Although one hopes GIII's are built with persons understanding of the ten commandments.<br /><br />Charismatic churches like "Chrystal Cathedral" seem to fall apart as soon as people educated within their own education centers take over.<br /><br />I would not encourage a "siege, round up the wagons" mentality in the cults, especially not in dealing with family.<br /><br />For example the Mystery of the Ages copyright infringement case. One can choose to conduct a shout out with family about how they lost the court case, technically lied about using the word "winning" and paid a hefty sum for the booklets. This will obviously result in being shunned!<br /><br />One can also choose to point out to children, girls and young females in said organization that in one of their publications GF is heaping praise on the female lawyer on the case. Enthousiastically telling everyone how clever and professional she was in her dealings. If these young women than inquire from what congregation the lawyer hails. One can simply answer that she is a "psi omnicron alpha" (or whatever) from Ok State, dedicated toward finding legal truth and the protection of rights and free speech, representing the law East of Pecos river. <br /><br />There one would create a powerful modern role model for a girl to aspire to, NEXT to Ruth who is not a bad example either and I am sure, as evidenced by archeological findings, just like the lawyer, made use of some of that "Egyptian" powder on her face to encourage Boaz to fulfill his cultural duty. <br /><br />One person asked about the Irish dancing. Many scottish descendants settled in the OKC area.<br />Although I am in no way inclined to offer my professional advice to PCG I must say that I applauded their attempt to draw attention to the courageous rescue of Islamic art and Qurans from Timbuctoo by UN and other efforts before the attack by Islamists.<br /><br />Unfortunately there was no market for that venue in the middle of Oklahoma during the Bush years. But I call it a brave attempt and I applaud bravery.<br /><br />I have no knowledge about the local native American tribes. But perhaps as the "Highland Games" and Scottish army bands draw huge numbers, they could consider native American dancing on their compound, with feathers and all.<br /><br />Perhaps the local community would be inclined to curiously inquire such festival "on grounds hallowed by "cristjun folk" instead of making the drive to the assigned tribal areas.<br /><br />But unfortunately perhaps native americans would be more interesting for Mormon folk and the local Edmondians might just think that the tribal dancing is part of the Church's belief system. I can see that happening, those kind politically correct local folk inquiring as to if the tribal dancing is performed on the 2nd or last day of the Feast that is mentioned in the booklet offered free for the asking.<br /><br />nck <br /><br />nckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14580008070423402328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-62225781289731534762017-02-06T14:43:12.833-08:002017-02-06T14:43:12.833-08:00That's what he'd have to do. Since they d...That's what he'd have to do. Since they don't network with outsiders, the best way he could build attendance would be by creating street buzz with a series of excellent shows. That would require time, outside drama coaches, and perhaps some of his "players" participating in the local Edmond community theatre group. Mention was made of coaches for the Irish dancing, and the young grandson participating in a secular contest. More of the same is required for these pageants. Probably a voice coach could help modulate Paula Malone's vocal efforts into something with more appeal. <br /><br />Of course, if they want to continue with high school level productions, that's their prerogative. It would help if they presented shows with a bit more mass appeal to the theme. But it's doubtful that that would occur to a group that is accustomed to presenting a most unpopular gospel and expecting most who hear it not to be "called". Apparently this is different, because they truly want and expect the surrounding community to respond to their theatric endeavors.<br /><br />In a way it's kind of neat for church members to have something creative like this to take part in. It's just too bad that just by being itself, Armstrongism generally spoils it all so that the opportunity becomes a burden rather than a pleasure.<br /><br />BBByker Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15602697337552385535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-63645741138387761562017-02-06T13:26:06.361-08:002017-02-06T13:26:06.361-08:00Didn't Irish dancing hit it's peak in the ...Didn't Irish dancing hit it's peak in the late 90's and early 2000's. Just like PCG.<br />Nobody except some really dedicated to Irish dancing or PCG would have any part of it.<br /><br />Why would anyone in Oklahoma really care about Irish dancing or the PCG musicals?<br />It's time for PCG to put switch to square dancing and country music venues. This could<br />be their "new" work. Maybe, Flurry can get "generate" enough money to buy that much <br />needed generator in the UK. <br /><br />EX-PCGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-25552033803652861002017-02-06T11:09:35.734-08:002017-02-06T11:09:35.734-08:00I hope Flurry sinks more and more $$$$$ into these...I hope Flurry sinks more and more $$$$$ into these money pits. This will hasten the enevitable demise of Flurryism. Eventually Flurry will run out of all the cash and assets he has extorted from his followers over the years. The gravy train is just about over.Henry Bemishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744363735474261058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-34230993777381961842017-02-06T09:41:17.198-08:002017-02-06T09:41:17.198-08:00If nobody told me that this was supposed to be a b...If nobody told me that this was supposed to be a biblical story, I would have thought it was an Amish story. You know, like <i>Witness</i>, or maybe <i>Shunned</i> (a lot more apropos), except turned into a musical.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-62856382891762193712017-02-06T08:13:31.193-08:002017-02-06T08:13:31.193-08:00Wouldn't it be a lot more cheaper and NORMAL t...Wouldn't it be a lot more cheaper and NORMAL to just have the Flurry grandkids play little league, and sell girl scout cookies? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14910856904624749641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-15886522322326860412017-02-06T08:08:24.855-08:002017-02-06T08:08:24.855-08:00I'm confused.
Is it supposed to be Mite or Mi...I'm confused.<br /><br />Is it supposed to be Mite or Might?<br /><br />Given the PCG, they probably intended that their production would go out with might, but ended up being a mite.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-24262834539078226352017-02-06T07:49:22.594-08:002017-02-06T07:49:22.594-08:00I hardly ever comment on postings about the splint...I hardly ever comment on postings about the splinters, either because they are not in my realm of experience or because even if the posting is written in a hilarious manner it makes me sad altogether. <br /><br />I make an exception because I feel BB nailed it big time. We are living in the age of "networking" and "relationships". And BB described the dichotomy with "the world" quite well.<br /><br />Nowadays the behavior of the cults is quite unlike my experience in wcg. When I was a child my granddad a staunch adventist and particularly critical of hwa and the wcg creed would on occasion join in for wcg services and respectfully listen to the message. There was also a genuine respect between the local ministry and this "adversary" because of non church related issues, a mutual respect for the holy book and genuine civil behavior vice versa.<br /><br />I truly cherish these moments where my real family would join in services or visit the local church talent show even if they were widely known to seriously disagree with wcg doctrine. In me it imprinted a sense of what it really means to be a family and served as a reminder of true civility and humanity to "meet on the square."<br /><br />Today I would expect non-members without a name tag not to be allowed for an impromptu visit to services because they would, "rightfully so", be appalled by the "meat" that is served and might just be recognized for the completely ridiculous nonsense that it is by outsiders if you have not been spoonfed with a particular message with "several biblical names attached to the leaders of said community" over a long time.<br />What would a visitor understand about "new revelation" on "the changes" on an "adaption" of an "interpretation" by a kook. Better keep them out!<br /><br />This shining of lights amongst themselves has blinded them to a degree that it hampers them to form true relationships with their true family, their neighborhood and yes perhaps even amongst themselves.<br /><br />nck<br /><br /><br />nckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14580008070423402328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-67969268532679538912017-02-06T05:45:17.034-08:002017-02-06T05:45:17.034-08:00There are reasons why these productions can work i...There are reasons why these productions can work in more mainstream churches. One is that mainstream members are encouraged to have relationships with their neighbors and colleagues at work. So it becomes an opportunity to invite these friends to an event at your church that isn't an altar call or religious service. Statistics show that people who are not members do often support these types of secular events. Armstrongites are largely separatists, who are encouraged to fellowship amongst themselves rather than with normal human social circles. The Flurryites take it to even greater extremes with their prohibitions against fellowship with "Laodiceans". It all ends up putting out some pretty heavy negative vibes when suddenly they want or need these hordes of people whom they would normally consider to be undesirable to support one of their activities.<br /><br />BBByker Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15602697337552385535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-55116133670320035522017-02-06T04:40:05.240-08:002017-02-06T04:40:05.240-08:00Interesting choice of stories. Boaz, whose mother ...Interesting choice of stories. Boaz, whose mother was Rahab from Jericho, marries Ruth, from Moab. I hope there was a happy song about the wonder of interracial relationships. PCG’s version of <i>Showboat</i>.Hosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13285219921252563944noreply@blogger.com