Crackpot Prophet Says He Is Rejoicing And Exceedingly Glad When Banned Says All "kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake".

Ho Boy! Our wounded martyr is a little cranky after we posted the anonymous letter about the fake attendance records for his African Feast sites. It is difficult when you are the most perfect Church of God leader in the history of humanity to have any one question you, isn't it?

He writes:

Noticed today that the Banned by HWA website posted a bunch of accusations yesterday from an anonymous source taking shots at my integrity, and one of our leaders, related to Malawi. Sources that may be libelous sometimes choose to hide by being anonymous. Let me also add that "source" had not contacted me with proof of the assertions and tales in that post.

Well, Bobby dear, I actually have the name of the person who sent it and the church affiliation. "They" just asked to remain anonymous at this time. It was not a name or church I had heard of before.

Bwana Bob then goes on to quote scripture, as if he is qualified to do so:

The Book of Proverbs teaches:

4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly,

Lest you also be like him.

5 Answer a fool according to his folly,

Lest he be wise in his own eyes. (Proverbs 26:4-5)

16 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. (Proverbs 26:16, KJV)

Those words pretty much describe you, don't they? Yet, unable to heed the scriptures you quoted you just HAD to go and open your mouth. Well done!

Because of Proverbs 26:4, I do not respond to most of the lies and false accusations at the Banned By HWA site, but because of Proverbs 26:5, I sometimes will.

He continues:

In this case, the claim at Banned is basically that I have intentionally overstated the number of CCOG supporters in Malawi. The anonymous source claims 500 is all we have there in the CCOG. That is strange because after being negative towards CCOG pastor Radson Mulozowa, the same source states:

The only really good reports I heard about in Malawi concerning the CCOG is a man by, I think, the name of Sosten whom the people say mainly good things about him and that he cares for them, 

Now, Sosten Libungwa has asserted he has multiple thousands with him that are in the CCOG. However, since we have not been able to vet more than several hundred of them, we have not included the rest in any numbers we have put forth as our actual congregants in Malawi. I have not tried to overstate our congregants, otherwise I would have added the multiple thousands that Sosten mentioned to me last year.

That said, the other claim at Banned is that I have not done investigations and hence have been conned. While I can be misled (like when I believed a promise from Terry Nelson which he later admitted that he broke), the fact is that I have done several investigations in different ways in Malawi and other parts of Africa, and have others ongoing.

The Great Bwana has to take another swipe at Terry:

Perhaps I should add that there is a comment after that Banned post by Terry Nelson of Hope of Israel where he accuses Radson Mulozowa remarrying. Yet, Radson Mulozowa has not remarried. Sadly, some choose to believe such tales over the truth.

Jesus said:

11 "Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. 12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (Matthew 5:11-12) 

43 "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, (Matthew 5:43-44) 

Those who post falsehoods against me and the Continuing Church of God remain in my prayers. The Bible warns about talebearers (e.g. Leviticus 19:16) and those who push love lies (Revelation 22:15). 

Better yet, Bob, the scriptures have these things to say about you:

Deuteronomy 18:20
20 But a prophet who presumes to speak in my name anything I have not commanded, or a prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, is to be put to death.” 

 

Ezekiel13:9
My hand will be against the prophets who see false visions and utter lying divinations. They will not belong to the council of my people or be listed in the records of Israel, nor will they enter the land of Israel. Then you will know that I am the Sovereign LORD. 

 

Jeremiah 14:14
Then the LORD said to me, “The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I have not sent them or appointed them or spoken to them. They are prophesying to you false visions, divinations, idolatries and the delusions of their own minds. 

 

Matthew 7:15

"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves". This verse is part of the Sermon on the Mount and warns against false prophets and teachers.

Jeremiah 23:16-40

"Do not listen to the words of the [false] prophets who prophesy to you. They teach you vanity (emptiness, falsity, and futility) and fill you with vain hopes".

1 John 4:1

"Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world".

2 Peter 2:1

"False prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies".

Luke 6:26
Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you, for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets.

Matthew 24:24
For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect

Matthew 16:11-12
How is it you don’t understand that I was not talking to you about bread? But be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” 12 Then they understood that he was not telling them to guard against the yeast used in bread, but against the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

2timothy 4:3-4
For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.

Acts 20:28-30
Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood. 29 I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. 30 Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them.

2 Peter 3:14-18
So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. 15 Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him. 16 He writes the same way in all his letters, speaking in them of these matters. His letters contain some things that are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the other Scriptures, to their own destruction. 17 Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure position. 18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.

1 John 4:1-6
Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world.

Matthew 7:15-20
Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.

Titus 1:6-16
Therefore rebuke them sharply, so that they will be sound in the faith...
16 They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.

Bob Thiel's African Feast Con Game: Instead of 5,000 Try 500

This is from a source that seeks to remain anonymous and knows a lot about Bob Thiel's Feast sites and member attendance in Africa.

I couldn't help but report on Bob Thiels Continuing Church of God in my travels to visit Church of God Congregations in Africa, especially Malawi. I expected to see vast numbers of CCOG there but was utterly astonished to see nothing on the ground, especially in Migow and surrounding areas. 

I've seen reports on Thiel's website claiming 4-5 thousand in Malawi, this is simply not true. 

I've questioned locals and they all report the same thing, they only have seen this year at Migowi maybe 100 or so people who showed up at Radson Molowzoa's Church during this Feast and I think left only after a day or two.

I also visited my local congregation in Zomba, and I heard a very disturbing story about Pastor Radson Molowza who was traveling slowly around Zomba with a big cow in tow, promising villagers all the food they want if they come to the Feast of CCOG. 

I don't know what kind of game Bob Thiel is playing in Africa, but it is sadly all a lie. 

I've been in Africa now going on 25 years, and I know how the Africans scam the Churches of God. You really have to be on the ground here to know what is going on. 

The only really good reports I heard about in Malawi concerning the CCOG is a man by, I think, the name of Sosten whom the people say mainly good things about him and that he cares for them, unlike Radson. Many people have told me Sosten started years ago but was disfellowshipped because of adultery and money skimming. I am not surprised by that, as it takes a real converted African man to be loyal to his wife. 

I checked out Bob Thiel's sermon on Church Government and Corruption, where he does mention a Minister in Malawi before Radson, who was let go for adultery and money skimming, so I believe this is true. 

During this Holy Day Season, I've been surprised at this Church of God group called Hope of Israel, everywhere I go, people are praising them and saying how good they are, and it's been reported that their Feast site in Mulange and Zomba had daily numbers of around 2000 persons. Reports in Mozambique, where I'll be traveling tomorrow, attendance was around 400 plus. To do that with current food prices and transportation costs, they must know what they're doing. 

Anyway, I think the local media was involved in attending their Feast sites and was impressed with the thousands that attended. Sadly CCOG doesn't have thousands in Malawi as Thiel states a few hundred in Sostens church of God. Also confusing to me and other persons here is that Thiel claims Radson is in charge of Malawi and also maybe Sosten. People here are confused about what is going on. 

In our Church of God here in Africa, though small compared to other Churches of God, I and other people outside come here periodically to make sure proper records are kept, especially tithing records, church property, and reports coming in on our ministers. Thiel should do his own private investigations, but what happens if he finds out he was conned big time in Africa, will he bury it or come clean!!!! Only time will tell. 

Tucker Carlson Attacked by Sleep Paralysis

“I had a direct experience with it,” said Carlson.

“In the milieu of journalism?” asked Heers.
“No, in my bed at night,” replied Carlson. “And I got attacked while I was asleep with my wife and four dogs and mauled, physically mauled.”

Carlson said that although he isn’t particularly religious, he “knew it was spiritual immediately,” and decided to call his assistant who is “like, the only Evangelical Christian I know” to discuss his experience. 

“And she said, ‘Oh, yeah. No, no, that happens. Yeah. People are attacked in their bed by demons,’” Carlson recounted.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/tucker-carlson-goes-into-great-detail-about-being-physically-mauled-by-a-demon/ar-AA1tijTr?ocid=BingNewsSerp

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Never invoke the supernatural when a natural explanation will do.

"Sleep, an essential aspect of our lives, offers a sanctuary for rest and rejuvenation. However, for some, this serene state can transform into a terrifying experience known as sleep paralysis. Sleep paralysis is also known as REM sleep atonia. It is a phenomenon that has plagued and intrigued humans for centuries. It is often described as a temporary inability to move or speak upon awakening or falling asleep. 

In this article, we will delve into the world of sleep paralysis, exploring its causes, manifestations, and potential remedies. This article attempts to unravel the enigma behind this perplexing phenomenon."

https://healthlineage.com/sleep-paralysis-a-journey-into-the-realm-of-the-mind/

The Science behind Sleep Paralysis

REM sleep atonia occurs during the transition between wakefulness and sleep when the body undergoes distinct sleep stages. The two primary sleep stages involved are rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep. REM sleep is characterized by vivid dreams and muscle atonia, a natural paralysis that inhibits physical movement. This temporary paralysis ensures that dream-related movements do not translate into physical actions, preventing potential injury.

Postdormital (after-sleep) paralysis occurs when this normal muscle atonia extends beyond the REM sleep stage This temporarily immobilizing the individual even after waking up. REM sleep atonia is an occurrence is often accompanied by hallucinations, which can be intensely vivid and frightening. While the precise mechanisms behind REM sleep atonia remain a subject of ongoing research, various contributing factors have been identified.

https://healthlineage.com/sleep-paralysis-a-journey-into-the-realm-of-the-mind/

Sleep Paralysis historically is the source for stories about the Incubus and Succubus tales 

https://atlasmythica.com/succubus-incubus-demons/

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I have experienced sleep paralysis once and once was enough. I was "awake" but absolutely could not move. Right next to my left ear was something breathing heavy and threateningly evil just out of sight. I tried to turn my head to see it but to no avail. Within a minute or so I was able to move my arm and push off the wall which began to wake me up in earnest. The event was over. 

The explanation is simply that sometimes we awaken before the chemistry that holds us still during even the most active and dramatic of dreams has dissipated. This occurs during dreams to protect us from the actual action of the dream. That's pretty cool. But when we awaken before the time, it's not cool at all. The "evil presence" is a phenomenon of the experience. It feels exactly like a "demon" is involved. Exactly!

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The Real Story Behind Those Sleep Paralysis Demons

https://www.healthline.com/health/sleep/sleep-paralysis-demon

You may experience sleep paralysis if you wake during the dream phase of sleep. You may be more likely to see hallucinations during the rapid eye movement cycle.

You wake up in the middle of the night and there it is: a menacing presence that you can first feel and then see when you open your eyes. Scared like the dickens, you try to scream and bolt — but you can’t. It’s like you’re paralyzed or being held down by the evil presence.

What in the world is happening? Three words: sleep paralysis demons

What is this “demon” that leaves you trapped in your body, unable to move or scream? It depends who you ask.

For some it’s a faceless, shapeless presence trying to suffocate them. Others describe it as a creepy old hag with claws. Some see an alien and experience what they believe is a full alien abduction. And for others, the demons look like a dead relative.

Are the Demons Real?

The short is answer… sort of.

The paralysis is real. It’s called sleep paralysis. The phenomenon of ~seeing~ something demon-like while experiencing sleep paralysis is also real. It’s called a hypnagogic or hypnopompic hallucination. 

As for the demon itself, it’s not real. We promise.

However, there might be a shred of truth to the belly-up component of the Brazilian fable. It turns out, you’re more likely to experience sleep paralysis 

While sleep paralysis demons are definitely creepy, the explanation behind them is actually kind of boring.

Sleep paralysis happens when you wake up during the dream phase of sleep. During this period, your brain turns off signals to the rest of your body to keep it from moving or acting out your dreams.

If you suddenly wake up while still in this phase, you’re fully conscious but unable to move.

Sleep paralysis

It’s estimated that anywhere from 1.7 percent to 40 percentTrusted Source of people experience sleep paralysis, but not everyone gets the demon experience. That’s because not everyone experiences sleep paralysis alongside hypnagogic or hypnopompic hallucinations.

Hypnagogic and hypnopompic hallucinations

Vivid dream-like experiences, referred to as hypnagogic or hypnopompic hallucinations, can seem real and are often frightening. They may be mistaken for nightmares, and they can occur while you’re falling asleep (hypnagogic) or waking up (hypnopompic).

During these hallucinations, you may see scary people or creatures near you or even lying in your bed. And they’re often accompanied by sleep paralysis.

These hallucinations can happen if you’re partially conscious during the rapid eye movement (REM) cycle of sleep. In that state, you’re looking at the real world but also dreaming — the prefect recipe for seeing things that aren’t really there.

You might also see a distortion of something that really is there. For instance, the pile of clothes on your chair could turn into a person sitting there watching you sleep, or the light from your alarm clock could morph into a red-eyed monster.

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A little homework will exorcise the demon