December 1, 2000 /
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“Shimon: “I want to repent for my dullness. I’m so thankful for the sensitivity and discernment Yoneq possesses. I know I am affected deeply by my past involvement in Christianity. I was blind in asking Grace to sing that song last night. It was an admixture. It is a wicked spirit that brings good feelings…
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November 19, 2000 /
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Does Spriggs really claim to be the Elijah? ___________________________ This is why Elijah must come to raise up the age-old foundation, restore the church to the Israel of YHWH. Mt. 17:11. The Roman, (Greek, and Protestant are completely off the foundation of Messiah). Apostasy, Apostate Israel today The Elijah will deal absolutely in the Spirit…
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September 5, 2000 /
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The Courier-Mail, September 5, 2000 A fundamentalist cult will provide catering at Sydney 2000 Olympic equestrian events. This is even though it was banned in Britain after distributing anti-Semitic literature. It was reported on 4 September 2000 that the leader of the Twelve Tribes, also known as the Messianic Communities, is American Elbert Spriggs. Spriggs…
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September 5, 2000 /
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Jeffrey Brown’s trail of deceit extends beyond a Taunton home to Middleboro and Lakeville where he had ties to the New England Institute of religious Research. The Enterprise Newspaper Terence J. Downing Sept. 2ooo Air Force veteran Jeffrey F. Brown is charming, witty, intelligent, a super chess player, can fix just about anything and is…
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August 1, 2000 /
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Source: Icsa article Marcia Rudin Abstract Although most reports concerning cults suggest that the majority of converts are young adults, there is growing documentation attesting to the negative impact of cults on elderly and children. In addition, special abuses of women in cults have become a cause of concern. This paper discusses reports on the…
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July 5, 2000 /
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Source: The Guardian Jeevan Vasagar July 5, 2000 The Twelve Tribes sect was banned from attending this year’s Reading Festival after the Guardian revealed that the cult was using rock events to distribute anti-Semitic literature. The festival organiser, Mean Fiddler, yesterday turned down an application from Twelve Tribes to bring its mobile cafe, The Common…
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June 18, 2000 /
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Legal, News, Newspaper Article, North East USA
Source: The Burlington (Vermont) Free Press From The Burlington (Vt.) Free Press, June 18, 2000 By Nancy Bazilchuk ISLAND POND — John Dodge, 23, looked a little out of place at the Twelve Tribes church’s community gathering Saturday. An Island Pond native, he grew up calling the church members “Moonies,” threw pennies on the roofs…
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May 21, 2000 /
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Interview with ex TT member Cheryl Lewczyk and her mother Shirley Source: Twelve Tribes-ex.com The Buffalo News Gene Warner May 21, 2000 Cheryl Lewczyk was hooked. She was showered with attention, made to feel special and beautiful. In her mid-30s, she found a group of people who said they would love and take care of…
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March 8, 2000 /
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Fascist These are some of the oppressive rules of the Twelve Tribes Community (cult). 1.Members can not think for them selves. In the cult members must blindly follow what the leaders (‘shepherds”) say. 2. I asked an elder once if they ever agree to disagree but love each …
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February 26, 2000 /
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Humanity Presse February 26, 2000 No one knows how many minors live in this community of Sus, France. Since the investigation, the social workers intervene for a few of the children. On April 4, 1997, Raphael Ginhoux died at the age of 19 months in the Angous farm near the Pyrenees. The child weighed 10…
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