Not true Christians?

[Roy]

Here

[seer]

From all over the world, they flocked to a tiny US town in the foothills of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, lured by promises of inner peace and eternal life.

But what they eventually found turned out to be more sinister: Years of terror – waged in the name of the Lord.

Congregants of the Word of Faith Fellowship were regularly punched, smacked, choked, slammed to the floor or thrown through walls in a violent form of deliverance meant to "purify" sinners by beating out devils, 43 former members told The Associated Press in separate, exclusive interviews.

Victims of the violence included pre-teens and toddlers – even crying babies, who were vigorously shaken, screamed at and sometimes smacked to banish demons.

I don't know, is this how Christ or the New Testament writers taught us to act?

[guacamole]

I believe those crazies belong to us.

[seer]

I believe those crazies belong to us.

That may be, but I don't know where they get their New Testament justification for such behaviors.

[guacamole]

That may be, but I don't know where they get their New Testament justification for such behaviors.

No where. The pastoral staff is probably a mix of charlatans, liars, hucksters, frauds, and gullible fools. The congregation are abused, though credulous, believers who will leave the church en masse.

[Christianbookworm]

Lets just say the leaders of that "church" are in for a big lecture on Judgement Day if Jesus does in fact give lectures. Of the you were a terrible disciple sort. I would not wish to be in their shoes.

[seer]

Lets just say the leaders of that "church" are in for a big lecture on Judgement Day if Jesus does in fact give lectures. Of the you were a terrible disciple sort. I would not wish to be in their shoes.

The words you do NOT want to hear...

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

[Christianbookworm]

The words you do NOT want to hear...

Agreed. I was merely positing the best case scenario. Maybe if those jerks repent now and make amends? Even then, I don't think they have much chance of ever getting any rewards(assuming they somehow actually are saved, otherwise they'd better get saved before it's too late)..

On reading the article, why doesn't God ever strike down the jerks that claim God will strike down people who report abuse? What a horrible cult!

[Meh Gerbil]

Here

When I lived in the south I ran into more than one 'preacher' who bragged about having absolutely no education beyond High School.
Some of the small towns tucked up into the hills are very scary places.
I was glad to leave that region of the country.

[seer]

I was glad to leave that region of the country.

Did any one ask you to squeal like a pig?

[Mountain Man]

Only God knows what is in their hearts, but you'll find no justification for that behavior in the Bible.

[Christianbookworm]

That "church" had so many cult red flags, I can't even count them all. Protip, if you would not want God to treat you in the way you are treating others, you may want to repent. Immediately.

[Jedidiah]

I believe those crazies belong to us.

Some perhaps. Not the leaders though. "By their fruits . . ."

[Darth Executor]

Congregants of the Word of Faith Fellowship were regularly punched, smacked, choked, slammed to the floor or thrown through walls in a violent form of deliverance meant to "purify" sinners by beating out devils, 43 former members told The Associated Press in separate, exclusive interviews.

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The AP also spent more than a year tracking down dozens of former disciples who scattered after leaving the church. Many initially were reluctant to break their silence because they had hidden their pasts from new friends and colleagues – and because they remain afraid of Whaley.

First rule of fight club: you don't talk about fight club.

In the past, Whaley has strongly denied that she

Female pastor? Definitely not Christian.

[Cow Poke]

On reading the article, why doesn't God ever strike down the jerks that claim God will strike down people who report abuse? What a horrible cult!

There's a payday someday. And it's coming.