The Painful Truth-Herbert W. Armstrong's Worldwide Church of God
Understanding the psychology of religious seduction and spiritual abuse.
Keith W. Stump
I recently ran across Bob Thiel’s letter (in response to a letter of mine – see the inset box) alleging that “intellectuals have a place in the LCG.” I will take a few minutes to reply.
Continue reading “Intellectual Integrity and the Churches of God”
One of the PT editors recently made this statement to me: “Bob Thiel is guilty of a shocking display of dishonesty and sophistry.” I confess to a similar sentiment, but as it is, Thiel, who is a peddler of Herbert Armstrong’s fictional and failed prophecies, is generally considered by the ACOG community as a huckster and poses little threat if he is constantly challenged and kept in check. He certainly does not display the honesty or character of Ian Boyne, who allowed people to challenge his thoughts and his writings.
Continue reading “The Year Ahead. Bob Thiel and the ACOG’s.”