One of the key doctrines in much of Armstrongism has historically been a huge source of criticism - and rightfully so. People with a WCG-background will remember that it was a belief that you should trust God more than medicine. That belief cost hundreds of families their loved ones, and is a tragic chapter in the history of Armstrongism.
Armstrongism - The Ultimate Guide is an online resource that aims to help you keep track of the many offshoots of Armstrongism based upon the doctrines of Herbert W. Armstrong who died in 1986. Even 35 years later his outrageous ideas are still widespread in the many splinter groups - and the cultic tendencies of Armstrongism all too obvious...
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Monday, February 3, 2020
Moving On - It Takes Time
I was recently asked in an email about coming out of Armstrongism. The person was frustrated by both knowing that the doctrines are false, but also that friendships were breaking up. It is a very natural emotion, and one that should be dealt with.
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Armstrongism,
cults,
friendships,
mind-control
Monday, January 27, 2020
Triumph Prophetic Ministries Still Online 2½ Years After the Demise of William Dankenbring
In my ongoing research among offshoots of Armstrongism I came across Triumph Prophetic Ministries, founded by the now late William F Dankenbring. He passed away in August of 2017 according to the front page of their website. [Update January 20th 2021: as you can read in my comment below, the site would go offline at some point this month. That has happened, and therefore the link is disabled.]
Thursday, January 16, 2020
January 16th 2020 - The Magic Date for Gerald Flurry
Gerald Flurry, so-called Pastor General of the Philadelphia Church of God, has long ago decreed that January 16th is a special date. It was the day Herbie died in 1986, now 34 years ago - and he will insist that anything that happens today is historic...
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