I should note the terms “4th building” and “lower building” are used interchangeably. At this time, by all reports, it is much different from the early days with Michale Lowry’s captivation.

John

Nancy,
It is no shock that Bryan’s story contains a few of the classic characteristics found in mind control groups. The “first two to three months were wonderful”… He was experiencing “love bombing”. In effect, his short comings compared to group standards were being ignored for a time and he was being showered with gifts and being supplied with things he “needed.” He was being overwhelmed I am sure.
Once the honeymoon period was over then there was the shock of finding out the extensive list of rules and “don’ts” in order to continue in Jane’s favor. Bryan went in without full disclosure of the rules. (no TV, no movies, no blue jeans, no, no, no,..) This is VERY common with mind control groups such as WOFF.
Also, contained in his story was the loss of privacy. Privacy is not allowed when you are part of such a high demand faith group. Their reasoning- What do you have to hide from God? And as you have learned, in that group God sees and hears through Jane Whaley. So, what do you have to hide from Jane?
Next, there was the dispensing of his person because of their doctrine. Once he said he would not conform, he was ousted. He was not a candidate for “trophy” material. He became a liability and their methods of “reform” did not and would not work on him. In my opinion, folks in Bryan’s situation require a more comprehensive program to help him with his needs. He needed help their group was not prepared to provide. Many folks coming out of that situation require more than fine clothes,new friends, a place to sleep and food. You can’t just excuse addiction as “devils”.. get loud with a person and expect them to overcome such dependencies. Addiction is a complicated problem for any one involved.

John