Divine Nepotism at Its Finest:
The Weinland Holy Church of God Family – Where the End Times Meet Tax Evasion
Did you know that God's mighty redemptive purpose for all creation has culminated in one very special, very felonious family? Forget dusty old prophets, ancient apostles, or that whole Jesus guy. No, the Almighty has finally gotten with the times and chosen Felon Ron Weinland and his family as the ultimate expression of His will. Jesus be damned – the Weinlands are the truth, the way, and apparently the very expensive lifestyle to salvation!
God's purpose for mankind, you see, is for all to have the potential to become part of His Family. And what better way to emphasize "family values" after 6,000 years than by funneling everything through one cozy nuclear unit? Enter Ronald and Laura Weinland, God's two end-time witnesses straight out of Revelation 11. They didn't just appear on the scene at the very end of the end-time – they arrived fashionably late, after a few failed doomsday predictions and a federal indictment or two. Humble beginnings? Please. This is premium, first-class apocalypse.
As part of this grand emphasis on family (because apparently God ran out of qualified non-relatives), both children have been divinely slotted into key roles. Their daughter Audra has been ordained a prophet – just like Deborah in the time of the Judges! She's been placed to serve over the Church in the U.K., Ireland, and continental Europe. What a coincidence that this holy calling aligns so perfectly with handling church finances in ways that... let's just say raised eyebrows in court. A money-laundering daughter/prophet? God's ways are mysterious, but the IRS's are meticulously documented.
Then there's son Jeremy, ordained as an evangelist to God's Church. The Bible doesn't specify that evangelists need a passion for fast, expensive cars, but who are we to question divine taste? A BMW-loving son spreading the gospel – truly, the chariot of the modern age. While Dad was busy being a witness, Junior was out there witnessing... premium German engineering, apparently.
In the Weinland Holy Church of God Family, salvation isn't about faith, works, or even showing up to services. It's about recognizing that the Creator of the Universe looked down at all of humanity and said, "You know what? Let's go with these guys." The rest of us? Just background extras in the Weinland redemption arc.
Praise be to the Holy Family – may their next prophecy finally stick, or at least their bookkeeping. Amen (and please make checks payable to... well, you know the drill).
God's purpose for mankind, you see, is for all to have the potential to become part of His Family. And what better way to emphasize "family values" after 6,000 years than by funneling everything through one cozy nuclear unit? Enter Ronald and Laura Weinland, God's two end-time witnesses straight out of Revelation 11. They didn't just appear on the scene at the very end of the end-time – they arrived fashionably late, after a few failed doomsday predictions and a federal indictment or two. Humble beginnings? Please. This is premium, first-class apocalypse.
As part of this grand emphasis on family (because apparently God ran out of qualified non-relatives), both children have been divinely slotted into key roles. Their daughter Audra has been ordained a prophet – just like Deborah in the time of the Judges! She's been placed to serve over the Church in the U.K., Ireland, and continental Europe. What a coincidence that this holy calling aligns so perfectly with handling church finances in ways that... let's just say raised eyebrows in court. A money-laundering daughter/prophet? God's ways are mysterious, but the IRS's are meticulously documented.
Then there's son Jeremy, ordained as an evangelist to God's Church. The Bible doesn't specify that evangelists need a passion for fast, expensive cars, but who are we to question divine taste? A BMW-loving son spreading the gospel – truly, the chariot of the modern age. While Dad was busy being a witness, Junior was out there witnessing... premium German engineering, apparently.
God’s purpose for mankind is for all to have the potential to become part of His Family. Therefore, God is once again emphasizing the importance of family just as He has at other times throughout the past 6,000 years through those with whom He has worked. So God is now working through Ronald and his wife, Laura, to be His two end-time witnesses written about in Revelation 11 who appear on the scene at the very end of the end-time.
There you have it, folks! A convicted tax evader, his prophetic wife, a money-laundering daughter, and a dim-witted son with a lead foot for luxury rides. God's greatest instruments ever created:As part of God’s purpose to emphasize the importance of family, He has also prepared and placed both of their children into important areas of service within His Church. Their daughter, Audra, has been ordained a prophet, even as Deborah was a prophet in the time of the Judges of Israel, and she has been placed to serve over the Church in the U.K., Ireland, and continental Europe. Their son, Jeremy, has been ordained to serve as an evangelist to God’s Church.
- Felon Ron: The original end-time witness who couldn't quite get the end times to stick to the schedule but nailed the "creative accounting" part.
- Witless Witness #2, wife Laura: Standing faithfully by her man through thick, thin, and federal prison sentences.
- Money-laundering daughter/prophet Audra: Deborah 2.0, but with better offshore opportunities.
- Dim-witted Jeremy, evangelist and lover of fast expensive cars: Because nothing says "prepare for the Kingdom" like burning rubber on tithe-funded tires.
In the Weinland Holy Church of God Family, salvation isn't about faith, works, or even showing up to services. It's about recognizing that the Creator of the Universe looked down at all of humanity and said, "You know what? Let's go with these guys." The rest of us? Just background extras in the Weinland redemption arc.
Praise be to the Holy Family – may their next prophecy finally stick, or at least their bookkeeping. Amen (and please make checks payable to... well, you know the drill).
3 comments:
So evangelist Jeremy has a taste for fast and expensive cars? And BMWs. I’m in a state of shock at the thought that he is driving around in something so Assyrian! Lucky so and so lol. Wonder what the two witnesses drive? Remembering that Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey, I’m sure the Weinlands will arrive in Jerusalem with a minimum of fuss and certainly not via first class or in a BMW. And will seek a humble abode for living quarters before they commence ‘their’ witness.
Let's not forget the only apostle of this recent time had a liking for nice cars too his Rolls Royce was purchased for £11,000 in 1962 and this amount is the equivalent of £240,000 - £260,000 today, or when expressed in USD, $322,000–$349,000
People say that HWA had minimal influence on mainstream Christianity. Doctrinally speaking, in most cases, such an analysis after the fact is correct. I could see little tidbits of remaining influence on TBN when I was watching that regularly. Once in a while one of the speakers would reference the Old Testament festivals, and possible blessings for keeping them today. However, as a pioneering televangelist, HWA became an archetype, that of the millionaire celebrity preacher, who was able to live a much higher lifestyle as a result of his teaching on tithing. Traditionally, ministers, priests, and rabbis had lived very modest lives, often living in the church-owned parsonages, in quarters at the diocese, or accomodations associated with temple. At one point, the WCG boasted an annual income that far outstripped the second place evangelistic association. It was an example which made the mainstreamers sit up and take notice! The examples of righteousness rooted in poverty or modesty no longer spoke quite so loudly. There were abundant examples of opulence and high living on TBN! They surely didn't get those suits at Sears or their haircuts at the Barber College! The most inspirational speakers were millionaires many times over! Or, at least their organizations who "actually owned everything" were.
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