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Post by Da I is BACK!!!!!! on Feb 27, 2008 4:42:43 GMT -5
I was reading factnet.org and it was almost dejavu of seeing a lot of these signs .... which individuals portray some of these key characteristics from the article.. what are your thoughts?
HOW TO DETERMINE IF A GROUP IS A CULT
The cult is authoritarian in its power structure. The leader is regarded as the supreme authority. He or she may delegate certain power to a few subordinates for the purpose of seeing that members adhere to the leader's wishes and roles. There is no appeal outside of his or her system to greater systems of justice. For example, if a school teacher
feels unjustly treated by a principal, appeals can be made. In a cult, the leader claims to have the only and final ruling on all matters.
The cult's leaders tend to be charismatic, determined, and
domineering. They persuade followers to drop their families, jobs, careers, and friends to follow them.
The cult's leaders are self-appointed, messianic persons who claim to have a special mission in life. For example, the flying saucer cult leaders claim that people from outer space have commissioned them to lead people to special places to await a space ship.
The cult tends to have a double set of ethics. Members are urged to be open and honest within the group, and confess all to the leaders. On the other hand, they are encouraged to deceive and manipulate outsiders or nonmembers. Established religions teach members to be honest and truthful to all, and to abide by one set of ethics.
The cult has basically only two purposes, recruiting new members and fund-raising. Established religions and altruistic movements may also recruit and raise funds. However, their sole purpose is not to grow larger; such groups have the goals to better the lives of their members
and mankind in general. The cults may claim to make social
contributions, but in actuality these remain mere claims, or gestures. Their focus is always dominated by recruiting new members and fund-raising.
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Post by water on Feb 27, 2008 6:49:01 GMT -5
sound like secret societies and so called churches ....same thang for the most part. great topic  |
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Post by water on Feb 27, 2008 7:28:22 GMT -5
The cult tends to have a double set of ethics. Members are urged to be open and honest within the group, and confess all to the leaders. On the other hand, they are encouraged to deceive and manipulate outsiders or nonmembers. Established religions teach members to be honest and truthful to all, and to abide by one set of ethics.
The cult has basically only two purposes, recruiting new members and fund-raising. Established religions and altruistic movements may also recruit and raise funds. However, their sole purpose is not to grow larger; such groups have the goals to better the lives of their members
and mankind in general. The cults may claim to make social
contributions, but in actuality these remain mere claims, or gestures. Their focus is always dominated by recruiting new members and fund-raising.
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Post by DamieQue™ on Feb 27, 2008 8:05:44 GMT -5
Cults also tend to have a de-empahsis on individualilty. Conformity is mandatory, and failure to meet that mandate will not be tolerated. Peer pressure doesn't end after grade school.
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Post by Cambist on Feb 27, 2008 8:34:28 GMT -5
Sounds like a lot of churches to me....especially pentacostal black churches...
**raises finger and tips out**
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Post by Southie on Feb 27, 2008 8:39:12 GMT -5
Sounds like Fox News network
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Post by water on Feb 27, 2008 9:14:35 GMT -5
come out of cults NOW run run run into Yahshua's rest
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Post by Da I is BACK!!!!!! on Feb 28, 2008 0:46:26 GMT -5
come out of cults NOW run run run into Yahshua's rest I agree.... you should lead by example... walk the walk..not just talk the talk...  |
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Post by water on Feb 28, 2008 1:27:10 GMT -5
thats why we end up with cults because we looking for someone other than Yahshua to lead us. Psalms 118: 8 is key for survuval in these dayz and times or prepare to sip on some kool aid.
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Post by water on Feb 28, 2008 2:01:55 GMT -5
when i saw that centaur the first thang that came to my mind is Nimrod .......Wow it probably was that bow pointing to the sky in your avi.....or somethin ...anyway run , run and dont look back. salt dont lose your flavor or look back and turn into a pillar.
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Post by Da I is BACK!!!!!! on Feb 28, 2008 5:54:02 GMT -5
Why did you leave this one out when you quoted me before?  The cult's leaders are self-appointed, messianic persons who claim to have a special mission in life. For example, the space ship cult leaders claim that people from outer space have commissioned them to lead people to special places to await a space ship The cult is authoritarian in its power structure. The leader is regarded as the supreme authority. He or she may delegate certain power to a few subordinates for the purpose of seeing that members adhere to the leader's wishes and roles. There is no appeal outside of his or her system to greater systems of justice The cult tends to have a double set of ethics. Members are urged to be open and honest within the group, and confess all to the leaders. On the other hand, they are encouraged to deceive and manipulate outsiders or nonmembers.. I have been watching the way you carry yourself on this board and OO thinking about the whole idea of Denouncing my affiliation. After reviewing the way you respond to those you try to "reach". I see a lot of hypocrisy and Idolatry in your heart. "Worship of Fred Hatchet" I am very disappointed in your cultist's Christian way of life. You constantly say that you are promoter of peace yet all I have seen you do is antagonize and cause discord. If one was going to denounce you would make it hard for an individual to do that because of the example that you set. You continuously show me a double set of ethics in your practices. Even the devil knows scripture. I pray that Yahweh moves you to help those individuals that are truly in need. The ones who need clothing, food, shelter, also those that are downtrodden, and may not know Yahweh. What have you done recently to promote the Kingdom of Yahweh? I see what you attempt to do on the message board, but how are you helping those individuals that are starving physically, financially, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually? I am regular volunteer for Crisis Line of Virginia. I established a food ministry, young men's ministry which takes the dealers off the street and push them toward higher education, trade school, or certification. Using various resouces assist them into finding financial aid. Established a tutorial program, clothing ministry, as well as walk the streets to reach the individuals most people turn a blind eye too, reach those that need to be reached, the ones many "chuch" folk view as untouchable... I have always been in Yahweh loving arms since I was in my mother's womb and accepted what He has tasked me to do for His Glory the past 10 years, to love thy neighbor.... So I ask again my Christian brotha, are you walking the walk or are you just talking the talk??? |
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Post by water on Feb 28, 2008 6:59:06 GMT -5
Why did you leave this one out when you quoted me before? because i wanted too...lolThe cult's leaders are self-appointed, messianic persons who claim to have a special mission in life. For example, the space ship cult leaders claim that people from outer space have commissioned them to lead people to special places to await a space ship Like the mothership George Clinton use to land when i was young that was the weed i thinkThe cult is authoritarian in its power structure. The leader is regarded as the supreme authority. He or she may delegate certain power to a few subordinates for the purpose of seeing that members adhere to the leader's wishes and roles. There is no appeal outside of his or her system to greater systems of justice this is where you hit the secret societies /so called church in the head great jobThe cult tends to have a double set of ethics. Members are urged to be open and honest within the group, and confess all to the leaders. On the other hand, they are encouraged to deceive and manipulate outsiders or nonmembers..
once again on point right thereI have been watching the way you carry yourself on this board and OO thinking about the whole idea of Denouncing my affiliation. After reviewing the way you respond to those you try to "reach". I see a lot of hypocrisy and Idolatry in your heart. "Worship of Fred Hatchet" Minister Fred and me have a lot in common we use to be the bruhs so stop hatin right there lol i understand though.....I am very disappointed in your cultist's Christian way of life.  cults are all the same some are incorporated and others are straight pimpin cash money no checksYou constantly say that you are promoter of peace
If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.
These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.
But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. yet all I have seen you do is antagonize and cause discord. If one was going to denounce you would make it hard for an individual to do that because of the example that you set. You continuously show me a double set of ethics in your practices. if you dont denounce thats on you. I love you either way my main concern is salvation and the Peace I preach is the kingdom of God and that is Salem Even the devil knows scripture. Yep I pray that Yahweh moves you to help those individuals that are truly in need. The ones who need clothing, food, shelter, also those that are downtrodden, and may not know Yahweh. Amen to that in Yahshua' NameWhat have you done recently to promote the Kingdom of Yahweh? I see what you attempt to do on the message board, but how are you helping those individuals that are starving physically, financially, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually? I am regular volunteer for Crisis Line of Virginia. I established a food ministry, young men's ministry which takes the dealers off the street and push them toward higher education, trade school, or certification. Using various resources assist them into finding financial aid. Established a tutorial program, clothing ministry, as well as walk the streets to reach the individuals most people turn a blind eye too, reach those that need to be reached, the ones many "chuch" folk view as untouchable... Chuch/frat folk can really get on your nerve .......when you came from the so called untouchable status it is easy to go back to those who most dont want to deal withI have always been in Yahweh loving arms since I was in my mother's womb and accepted what He has tasked me to do for His Glory the past 10 years, to love thy neighbor... If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.So I ask again my Christian brotha, are you walking the walk or are you just talking the talk??? I am walking in the LIGHT of Yahshua come on down south I am still cross da tracks where i was walking in darkness 7 years ago ..... If you wanna talk in private no problem ........ luv you brother keep up the good work"He who sows iniquity will reap sorrow." Repent for the kingdom of Heaven is at Hand |
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Post by water on Mar 29, 2008 20:41:05 GMT -5
But we have seen that Kronos was the first King of Babylon, or Nimrod; consequently, the first Centaur was the same. Now, the way in which the Centaur was represented on the Babylonian coins, and in the Zodiac, viewed in this light, is very striking. The Centaur was the same as the sign Sagittarius, or "The Archer." If the founder of Babylon's glory was "The mighty Hunter," whose name, even in the days of Moses, was a proverb--(Gen 10:9, "Wherefore, it is said, Even as Nimrod, the mighty hunter before the Lord")--
when we find the "Archer" with his bow and arrow, in the symbol of the supreme Babylonian divinity, and the "Archer," among the signs of the Zodiac that originated in Babylon, I think we may safely conclude that this Man-horse or Horse-man Archer primarily referred to him, and was intended to perpetuate the memory at once of his fame as a huntsman and his skill as a horse-breaker. (see note below)www.piney.com/His222.html
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cults are all the same some are incorporated and others are straight pimpin cash money no checks