<Most of us have felt the rage if we questioned anything – it was about control, not about the truth or a real relationship>
So true, Larry. That was the turning point for my wife, who was more committed to the fellowship prior to us leaving than I was. She questioned Gary's treatment of Dan Statton, and enraged, Gary threatened to punch her. He followed up this threat with recounting the incident during a Sunday morning feast service the following day--proud of himself. Later, of course, there surfaced rumors (I think I know where they originated) that my wife was seeking to have an affair with Statton, and that was the real source of his anger...not simply being challenged.
If I was thinking rationally at the time (not possible, since I was immersed in the cult) I would have had this thought: gee, if someone is punched for allegedly wanting to have an affair, why hasn't Rick Holbrook been punched numerous times for acting out these thoughts? Perhaps given favorable treatment for being the son of the lamp?
Hell...to this day, I'm astounded at how hijacked my thought process was by this place. Here's hoping that, as PF mentioned, people sense TLWF is sinking, know that the first life boats will go to key leaders, and get out now!
So true, Larry. That was the turning point for my wife, who was more committed to the fellowship prior to us leaving than I was. She questioned Gary's treatment of Dan Statton, and enraged, Gary threatened to punch her. He followed up this threat with recounting the incident during a Sunday morning feast service the following day--proud of himself. Later, of course, there surfaced rumors (I think I know where they originated) that my wife was seeking to have an affair with Statton, and that was the real source of his anger...not simply being challenged.
If I was thinking rationally at the time (not possible, since I was immersed in the cult) I would have had this thought: gee, if someone is punched for allegedly wanting to have an affair, why hasn't Rick Holbrook been punched numerous times for acting out these thoughts? Perhaps given favorable treatment for being the son of the lamp?
Hell...to this day, I'm astounded at how hijacked my thought process was by this place. Here's hoping that, as PF mentioned, people sense TLWF is sinking, know that the first life boats will go to key leaders, and get out now!