Comments on: Taking It to the Street- Spring Missions Project

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 26 May 2011 18:26:42 +0000

The fact that most locals can tell that WOFF members are from WOFF just by looking at them should speak volumes. What other church’s members can be identified by the way they dress and their hairstyle? How about the raspy voice from simply “praying”. As you locals read this, consider: how many families in your church have been divided because of your church’s policies? How many of your church members have taken custody of another member’s child (or children)? How many unrelated people in your church live in the same house? Work for the same church member-owned company? Only go places in groups with other members of your church? Refuse to celebrate the birth of Christ? Any one factor wouldn’t make them a cult. But when you look at the big picture, it is clear that this place is not a church. It is a cult. They simply have a better PR machine. And fielding a church league softball team can’t change that.

By: Admin

Admin — Thu, 26 May 2011 17:46:27 +0000

In reply to Mike Saunders.

Mike,

Please, explain “feel like this”. When I was inside, I saw the results of the zeal as it happened to and in the lives of other members. But, wrongfully so, I thought, as I am sure at least some other present and former WOFF members think or thought; the negatives will not affect me. It is not “if”, but, “when”… when will you or your family and/or friends (as WOFF members) be affected by the dynamics within the group? For some, the effects are delayed, for some the realities happen sooner.
Does this help? Thank you for reading and commenting.

John

By: Mike Saunders

Mike Saunders — Thu, 26 May 2011 12:01:30 +0000

Did you feel like this when you attended the church?

By: Joe

Joe — Sat, 21 May 2011 07:03:46 +0000

WOFF has enjoyed the benefit of public perception that a “church” would never do the things you’ve described. Most people here like going to church. They like their preacher. They like the time spent with others. It’s hard for these people to imagine a world where your preacher decides what you wear, who you talk to, where you go, what you drive…a world where you are under constant surveillance and scrutiny. A world where you’re filled with demons and your only chance of heaven is through one person. Jane rules by fear: fear of being out of God’s will; fear of death; fear of hell. That fear has been expertly chronicled by you in this blog. WOFF is a cult. Families have been and continue to be destroyed by the WOFF. The stories you’ve told are true. They’re simply too outlandish for most to believe…

By: Amy Lin

Amy Lin — Thu, 19 May 2011 15:44:34 +0000

I just found this blog, and I look forward to reading more about your story. I am a Rutherford County native living in Raleigh now. In my mid-30s, I know some of the WOFF story, but I will read more to get the bigger story.

I am proud of you for your courage. Thank you for raising awareness.

By: Admin

Admin — Thu, 19 May 2011 06:57:07 +0000

In reply to Mike Saunders.

Mike,

Thank you, for taking time to read and comment. One goal is to raise awareness of the practices within the group. Also, I believe if more folks were aware of the deeds on the inside, there would be better support for those that do leave and decide to put WOFF behind them. Many times I think WOFF gets a pass because it parades as a “church” and folks assume that what goes on in their church is practiced at WOFF. A closer look reveals that not to be the case. Please, share any other questions you may have.

John

By: Mike Saunders

Mike Saunders — Thu, 19 May 2011 06:48:00 +0000

What is your goal in all this?

By: Admin

Admin — Mon, 16 May 2011 22:09:45 +0000

In reply to Don and Angela Tumioli.

Don and Ange,
Thank you for your kind words. Yes, I considered the head waggers and there were some of those, some onlookers and some WOFF members. However, what does that matter? Great you are getting some feedback in your efforts to help others. It is like planting seeds – though I am cautious how I use the analogy. I would like to quote you in a post soon on the effectiveness of survivor blogs and forums. Several controlling groups have been effected by the Internet and its uses. Keep up the fight- for freedom(s).

Best to you both….

John

By: Don and Angela Tumioli

Don and Angela Tumioli — Mon, 16 May 2011 14:06:33 +0000

Very good project John and nice signs. We admire your courage and your desire to help educate people on the destructive practices of the WOFF. If others whose lives have been damaged in our former cult (New Testament Christian Churches of America, Inc.) and yours (WOFF) would have the same zeal to speak out against and warn people about the dangers that exist more people would start asking questions. I’m sure that you will be the topic of a few messages and many people will wag their heads, but I know there will be some that will ask questions? What would cause this man to wear a sign in protest? If you can save one person from the heartache and grief that comes when a person is deceived into wasting years of their youth in a cult, every sacrifice you made and every dime you spent and every minute you gave to that cause becomes worth it.

Many people will do their homework before becoming a member of a church. Now a days, with google you can find vast amounts of information about any business and any church at the touch of your finger on the keyboard. When I type in WOFF Jane Waley, it leads me to your blog really fast. Just having your blog in place has given people the ability to do a little homework on the WOFF before they attend or if they have been to a service and red flags are going up, they can research the Queen of WOFF and find your blog. What you are doing is a great work, a service for God and helping the unsuspecting people to save years of their lives.

Many in our former group are severely brainwashed just as they are in WOFF. When I was a member I wouldn’t have given anyone the time of day who opposed what I believed in. I would have thought that they were of the devil. But it’s working. We’ve had a minister that used to be my pastor in one of the churches that I used to attend that was influenced to leave by reading the blogs and recognizing the pattern of abuse that he endured during his 20+ years of unwavering faithfulness to our former cult. He has a lot of dirt on the organization and has been sharing some shocking true stories. This kind of publicity is what makes others realize that they are in an abusive cult. As you very well know yourself, that when you give everything you have, every ounce of energy and your money and time to a group; you are actually giving a big chunk of your life to them. This is way too much power for a group to have over a person. I know that there are people in WOFF that read your blog and see the common sense and wisdom that you share.

We are very encouraged when we read your posts and we hope that we also through the sharing of our experiences can confirm the accuracy of your experiences so that others will be able to make the move toward freedom. You are doing an awesome work and we will continue to keep you in our prayers.

Don and Ange