This ministers comments speak volumes on what is wrong with Armstrongism. Not only does he never quote anything from Jesus, but it is all about FEAR. It is no wonder Armstrongism is so bankrupt. When you live a live continually fearing the god you are supposed to be worshiping then there is no hope. Armstrongism has always been about never measuring up. We were never quit good enough, we were constantly being yelled at by Herb and crew. "You just don't get it!" was Herb's favorite mantra. Demean, belittle and humiliate were the operational code words for the church. It carry's on into COGWA as they seek to imitate HWA as much as possible. It is almost 2012 and there is nothing about COGWA that is unique. It has no driving force that sets it apart from the rest of Armstrongism to the point it causes a dramatic rise in membership. It exists in the tired, worn out, outdated pre-1986 mode.
On the opening night in Lake Geneva, Mr. Gary Black reminded us in his
sermon that one of the main reasons we come to the Feast of Tabernacles
is to “learn to fear the Lord your God always” (Deuteronomy 14:23).
