In previous articles, we examined experts Robert J. Lifton and Steven Hassan’s destructive mind control group models, and found characteristics of both models present in our experience at the World Mission Society Church of God. In a book titled, “Twisted Scriptures” author Mary Alice Chrnalogar (former member of an abusive discipleship group) describes abusive churches often using “Anti-Intellect” teachings to disorient [...]

A friend of mine attended a service at the World Mission Society Church of God (WMSCOG) recently and was disturbed by something she heard. The person delivering the message claimed that “those that have doubt and ask questions are of little faith and those of strong faith just follow”. Wow. It seems doubt is something that is discouraged at this [...]