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With all the new crazy self-appointed Chief Overseers, Apostles, Prophets, Pharisees, legalists, and outright liars leading various Churches of God today, it is important to hold these agents of deception accountable.
Herbert Armstrong's Tangled Web of Corrupt Leaders
Most of what comes before the Mike Wallace clip sounds like a template for describing any cult. Almost no specific details, and the “self-proclaimed prophet” line is technically false. The Israelite Identity segment is specific, but the part about the Swift boy (is this a true story?) includes ridiculous clips that look like they’re from a 1970s “Exorcist” knock off.
These failings kill credibility. They remind me of some thing for late liberal Democrat actor Ron Silver said about liberal Democrat, Michael Moore’s “Fahrenheit 911” and its depiction of Bush-43: (paraphrased) “Give me a camera crew and six months, and I’ll make Michael Moore look like an anorexic Right-winger.”
From Mike Wallace on, it’s a bit sensationalist, and begs the “two sides to every story” response. But at least it has some facts in there. That’s why I give it a technically passing grade.
Had the same thought too but I also thought of the evils created by some with oratorial skills. Herbert persuaded many with his skills but let's be honest it was pure drive and outright lies. Leading many down a bad path.
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What a contrast! First we hear Hyperbolic Herb, then some dour, artificially subdued Eastern European vegetarian. Enough to drive you up the wall!
Grade: D-
Most of what comes before the Mike Wallace clip sounds like a template for describing any cult. Almost no specific details, and the “self-proclaimed prophet” line is technically false. The Israelite Identity segment is specific, but the part about the Swift boy (is this a true story?) includes ridiculous clips that look like they’re from a 1970s “Exorcist” knock off.
These failings kill credibility. They remind me of some thing for late liberal Democrat actor Ron Silver said about liberal Democrat, Michael Moore’s “Fahrenheit 911” and its depiction of Bush-43: (paraphrased) “Give me a camera crew and six months, and I’ll make Michael Moore look like an anorexic Right-winger.”
From Mike Wallace on, it’s a bit sensationalist, and begs the “two sides to every story” response. But at least it has some facts in there. That’s why I give it a technically passing grade.
Had the same thought too but I also thought of the evils created by some with oratorial skills. Herbert persuaded many with his skills but let's be honest it was pure drive and outright lies. Leading many down a bad path.
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