Becoming god's? Living in a Post Human World

Yesterday I had a post about the myth of COG members become god's and ruling over worlds and galaxies.  Today Prophet Thiel is attempting to justify that belief using COG proof-texting.

So here is an interesting different take on the matter from Big Think, Living in a Post Human World

Ruling Your Own Galaxy

One of the myths of Armstrongism was that members would become God's and would be given galaxies to rule over in the millennium.  Has anyone ever stopped to think that even with all the billions of people who have existed on earth that there are more planets, stars and galaxies out there than there ever have been humans?  So what are you really going to be able to do?  Rule yourself?

There are enough stars in our galaxy for each one with multiple planets filled with life to be ruled and managed by one person born into God's family in the Millennium or White Throne Judgment. And after this, there are enough galaxies for each son of God to rule and manage an entire galaxy. God will see to it that we have the powers of mind and Spirit to fulfill our responsibilities. Our minds and our powers will be vastly increased beyond what we have today. http://ptgbook.blogspot.com/

It's All About Fear!

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  It exists in the tired, worn out, outdated pre-1986 mode.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).