tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post9222661111899633508..comments2024-03-28T16:56:12.881-07:00Comments on Banned by HWA! News and Observations About Armstrongism and the Church of God Movement: Geoff Neilson: HWA and GTA To Be Reanimated Back To "Life" In January 2014NO2HWAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02018654662518613623noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-38176260149131004872013-12-09T21:48:51.787-08:002013-12-09T21:48:51.787-08:00I agree with Dennis, and I would take it one step ...I agree with Dennis, and I would take it one step further even.<br /><br />"<i>Exposing the underbelly of Armstrongism in all of it's wacky glory! Nothing you read here is made up! Every crazy, weird and wacky quote is straight from the pens of Armstrongite leaders or members who think they posses some insight into God and the Bible. What you read here is the up to date face of Herbert W Armstrong's legacy. It's the gritty and dirty behind the scenes look at Armstrongism as you have never seen it before!</i>"<br /><br />This isn't my blog and so I won't wax too eloquent about what this blog is supposed to be about or not be about, however, I think the above masthead suggests that Gary very much set up this blog to more or less expose, ridicule, and "mock" certain beliefs, sentiments, and veiwpoints that happen to be part of a religion we refer to as "Armstrongism" because he feels, as do I, that they are ridiculous. Is it wrong to ridicule the ridiculous? Doesn't the ridiculous invite ridicule?<br /><br />Sorry, but not all beliefs are created equal. Some beliefs, though ridiculous, are innocuous, some are harmful only to the people who hold them, and others are harmful to the people around a believer. The more absurd, ridiculous, or downright bizarre an idea is, you might expect the more likely it would be for anyone to realize that it couldn't possibly be literally true, but you'd be wrong. A little nudge toward such realizations is actually a community service for those harming themselves with ridiculous beliefs, though it might include some mockery. <br /><br />Unfortunately it's just a short hop from religious beliefs that are harmful to the believer, such as might be included in Armstrongism and Adventism, to mutations and variants that become potentially harmful to others in the vicinity, such as the Branch Davidian sect, or the terrorism of Islamic extremists. The more extreme any religion becomes, the more ridiculous—and the more harmful—some of it's beliefs will become. Who here is willing to argue that beliefs, religious or otherwise, which make heinous crimes appear to be righteous acts are beliefs that should not be rightfully targeted and annihilated? And let's not forget that the "spread the gospel" meme makes every sect of xian extremism, of which Armstrongism is just one, a latent threat to society as a whole, as anyone could potentially come in contact with it's tentacles and become influenced by it's harmful beliefs.<br /><br />To describe a belief as being "religious" does not and should not excuse it or automatically make it above reproach. And if a belief isn't above reproach, perhaps it should properly be subjected to some. You could consider those like Gary who take it upon themselves to perform that function as part of a civilized society's immune system, targeting cancerous growths. And let's face it, there's still plenty of uncivilizing ideas floating around within our modern society that are remnants of more barbarous and brutish times. You might think that everyone would want to eliminate that which is obviously uncivilizing, but you'd be wrong.Head Ushernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-73755212244928735002013-12-09T20:26:20.587-08:002013-12-09T20:26:20.587-08:00Anonymous 6:11, it seems to me entirely possible t...Anonymous 6:11, it seems to me entirely possible that (if there is a god) his great and wonderful plan for Dennis is that he should post essays here on Banned. <br /><br />In fact, if this god is truly all-wise and all-powerful, how could it be otherwise? Whatever happens is part of the plan.Retired Profnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-70741149486402776132013-12-08T18:11:14.141-08:002013-12-08T18:11:14.141-08:00Although we humans sometimes lose our way, or go i...Although we humans sometimes lose our way, or go into spiritual limbo, God never leaves us. It is possible that He has a great and wonderful plan yet in store for Dennis. Dennis has never sold out for a paycheck or financial security! I would not be placing a lot of weight on the things he is saying just now. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-14520312708270038072013-12-08T17:35:17.615-08:002013-12-08T17:35:17.615-08:00Don't confuse "mocking another's reli...Don't confuse "mocking another's religion" with explaining its origins, difficulties and background in more detail and with more information than you get from an uneducated ministry.DennisCDiehlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10417850852638492246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-80402691177382122082013-12-08T14:36:15.487-08:002013-12-08T14:36:15.487-08:00I think the poetry mocks itself pretty well...I think the poetry mocks itself pretty well...RSKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-5716772304095418052013-12-08T09:35:01.653-08:002013-12-08T09:35:01.653-08:00I must agree with Martin's assessment. It does...I must agree with Martin's assessment. It does no good to mock another person's religion whether it be religious or anothers point of view.<br /><br />Many reading and contributing to this site still believe in Elohim and the Bible, as much as the atheists here believe in their point of view.<br /><br />To knock each other beliefs, takes away from the purpose of the site, which was to reveal the rip offs and bad behavior by those that claim to follow Christ.Sweetblood777https://www.blogger.com/profile/11000268749016977800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-80992813165420009312013-12-08T08:52:21.882-08:002013-12-08T08:52:21.882-08:00One of my favorite rock bands from the '90s ha...One of my favorite rock bands from the '90s had an interesting name: The Tragically Hip.<br /><br />Some of these dreamers from Armstrongism actually operate on a different and separate level from your typical members. I smell a label coming on...... "The Tragically Armstrongite". (apologies to Gordy and the boys)<br /><br />BBByker Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15602697337552385535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-13043657690158562362013-12-08T06:23:29.031-08:002013-12-08T06:23:29.031-08:00I thought the 7th messenger was David Pack, Gerald...I thought the 7th messenger was David Pack, Gerald Flurry, Ron Weinland, or his wife....Wow! This is really getting confusing.<br /><br />Good thing Geoff cleared the air of this doctrinal error. He'd really makes sense...if I was insane.Former RCGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-79077932167215506912013-12-07T17:59:44.672-08:002013-12-07T17:59:44.672-08:00How old is this guy?...Believing in zombies and su...How old is this guy?...Believing in zombies and such...lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814413634365385083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-75547151302564640582013-12-07T13:06:11.053-08:002013-12-07T13:06:11.053-08:00Just more Zioamerican crud. Just more Zioamerican crud. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-57634162951776786662013-12-06T21:41:28.920-08:002013-12-06T21:41:28.920-08:00well I'm sure he ran the numbers first, so he ...well I'm sure he ran the numbers first, so he must be right ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-72971234424272424442013-12-06T19:54:11.822-08:002013-12-06T19:54:11.822-08:00It is really telling that this means so much to so...It is really telling that this means so much to someone that they would actually spend the time and energy writing poetry about it. I read perhaps five stanzas, got the idea, and decided it was totally worthless even bothering to read. I wonder if he is fantasizing that he is a modern day King David.<br /><br />BBByker Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15602697337552385535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-33660593861552935552013-12-06T18:51:13.861-08:002013-12-06T18:51:13.861-08:00He'll be OK as long as he has access to young ...He'll be OK as long as he has access to young Ambassador coeds to surround him as he goes forward to teach the world about the Missing Dimension in Sex.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-78916271900030303832013-12-06T17:51:57.602-08:002013-12-06T17:51:57.602-08:00Job 7:9 As the cloud is consumed and vanisheth aw...Job 7:9 As the cloud is consumed and vanisheth away: so he that goeth down to the grave shall come up no more. <br />Job 7:10 He shall return no more to his house, neither shall his place know him any more. <br /><br />Pretty simple, you don't get to come back as a physical person (1 Cor. 15:44)Corkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15894537940881776504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-87845893914768072032013-12-06T15:38:04.728-08:002013-12-06T15:38:04.728-08:00You know, its okay to find fault with money taking...You know, its okay to find fault with money taking, gouging people, abusing people in churches,etc. but it gets a bit old when you bash individuals and their religious beliefs.<br /><br />Also Dennis, were you there to see that no resurrection happened? It is your opinion, your religion not to believe. <br />Why all this mockery of people's beliefs? <br /><br />And again Dennis, no one was resurrected to eternal life before Christ. Reanimated in the flesh, yes but there was no one 'changed' in the manner Job waited for. <br /><br />As a Catholic I find your mockery cruel and ugly.<br />By the way my code in proving I am not a robot is impagan Sadducees. <br />Interesting as they did not believe in a resurrection either.Martin de Porresnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-22330306822072960662013-12-06T15:15:51.640-08:002013-12-06T15:15:51.640-08:00I knew it, I always knew it!
The movie "The...I knew it, I always knew it! <br /><br />The movie "The Invasion of the Body Snatchers" was an inspired, sacred, and prophetic movie! <br /><br />A new HWA and GTA will be grown from the pods in January 2014. <br /><br />Thank you Geoff Neilson for confirming what I have always thought! <br /><br />(NOT!) ;-)<br /><br />Joe Moeller<br />Cody, WY Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08762918803284340960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-14643937495037320272013-12-06T15:12:52.090-08:002013-12-06T15:12:52.090-08:00This is the worst HWA-GTA slash fiction I've e...This is the worst HWA-GTA slash fiction I've ever read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-85131639453178177372013-12-06T14:38:27.571-08:002013-12-06T14:38:27.571-08:00...which means these folk layed in their open grav......which means these folk layed in their open graves, alive but unable to move until given the cue....<br /><br />http://ezinearticles.com/?Help,-Ive-Died-and-I-Cant-Get-Up--An-Easter-Tale-Known-and-Told-Only-By-Matthew&id=169979<br /><br />That is merely one loose brick in this goofy rant on reanimating the animatorsDennisCDiehlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10417850852638492246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-58799948916342149202013-12-06T14:31:05.740-08:002013-12-06T14:31:05.740-08:00Nutcase said:
"Something similar happened on...Nutcase said:<br /><br />"Something similar happened once before <br />After Christ was resurrected from the dead <br />Many rose from their graves who kept God's Law <br />Then witnessed in Jerusalem, Matthew said"<br /><br />And "Matthew" was telling fibs. No one got resurrected in reality. No one else tells the tale or ever heard of it. You'd think these resurrected "Saints" which could not be saints because that was a word that came into play much much later and not on the day Jesus died, would have become church leaders. <br /><br />One even sees the edit of "after his resurrection" because somewhere along the line someone noticed you could not have Jesus being the first born from the dead if lots of others did the same thing before he did. <br /><br />Don't get me started :)DennisCDiehlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10417850852638492246noreply@blogger.com