Since leaving the message, one thing I have occasionally done is to listen to archived sermons from various churches and ministries. I don’t do it to load up on criticism or document my greivances....
What is a System: “An organized, purposeful structure that consists of interrelated and interdependent elements (components, entities, factors, members, parts etc.). These elements continually influence one another (directly or indirectly) to maintain their activity...
One of the arguments I faced countless times while leaving the message was the issue of living a “clean life”. As per the experience of many, they testify to the transformation they experienced as they...
In my journey through the Message, one thing I was continually bothered by was the swift leap to labels. It’s not that this problem doesn’t exist elsewhere; let’s be honest, it’s a widespread part...
The journey away from the message is intensely messy. It’s unavoidable, and there are many reasons for the emotional mess it makes – all of which are worth learning about. Why is it worth learning...
(This article is intended for a wife who has questioned / doubted / disbelieved the Message – while her husband continues to believe) For the last few years, perhaps the most frequent message I’ve...
I always hesitate to use the word “cult” because I know how hurtful & strong it is. I know I always felt very offended and misunderstood when someone (who knew nothing about my experience)...
Despite the fact that I disagree with William Branham’s message, I respect the freedoms for their churches to practice their faith. But challenging information needs to be public.
A “One True Church” is a religious group that, through it’s blend of teachings, impresses upon it’s members that their group is THE ONLY path to truth.
Indoctrination could be described as the process of imparting, not teaching.
People expect that you should have immediate answers for why you are leaving and, ultimately, where you are going. Should you have an answer – or is it okay to not know?
Psychology: A Contentious Issue I’m going to cut right to my point for this article before I start. If you are coming out of the Message, there are certain things which have been made...
After years of performing for perfection, it’s hard to know what to do with yourself. The transition requires time and grace – for yourself.
Publish in July 2013 – the first public statement from former Associate Pastor, James Rozak.
