FLDS vs. WOFF – the Differences

…Texas. WOFF is located in North Carolina along with affiliated churches in Brazil, Ghana (Africa) and Denmark. There may be followers in other locations that the author is not aware of. The location is important because the communities where these groups function can either limit their activities or allow them to continue. Since the historic stand off called “Short Creek” ( read more here.. http://tiny.cc/ihTCw ) in July 1953; FLDS members have be…

Why No Note Taking During the Service!

…ult behavior. During one service, a young boy told his mom that a visiting Brazilian was taking notes during the singing. The mom felt her usual pressure to make sure she reported any transgressions, told Jane in front of the whole congregation. Jane immediately called this man’s name and he was visibly flustered. He went to the front to talk to Jane and explain himself (get checked out..). After a brief conversation, Jane announced to everyone th…

We don’t do that “out from under authority..”

…began by saying she had just gotten off the phone with Jane. (Jane was in Brazil (?)) “Jane was very grieved that you would do something like this without getting ahold of this in God. We don’t do things like that out from under authority. You need to find a place of repentance for even allowing the thought of going to that interview.” At this point, the pressures mounted up more than I could take and I began to cry, slowly at first. I now realiz…

The WOFF “Don’t” List – Part 6

…al witness. In the first quarter of 2005, I traveled with a large group to Brazil on a “missions” trip. This was my first trip with folks from WOFF. We were sitting at the airport in Charlotte, NC. We were to the far right sitting in chairs waiting to pass through to the secured area. The main church secretary was standing among the group waiting for us to move to the next part. She was not taking the trip. However, while we were there waiting she…

My Experience with Loud Prayer, Blasting and Deliverance-Part 6

…ders, law enforcement officers, trips out of town or out of the country to Brazil or Africa. Any number of things could be the subject of blasting prayer to “hit the heavens”.. and “push back the devils so God’s will could be done”. During one period at WOFF, it was required to sign a “waiver” in order to receive deliverance prayer. The reason given was in case someone decided to turn around and attack, it could be proven that the person had asked…

The May Seminar We Watched TV Preachers

…adults. We also watched speeches by President George W. Bush, weddings in Brazil and Africa, and a few other events. As a rule, regular members were not allowed to have televisions in the house. Some in leadership may have had televisions and Jane had one that God told her to watch. She then would come tell us what God had told her to watch, as far as I know. Jane Whaley came to the podium at the beginning of this service and announced that God w…