UPDATE: THE SMITHS HAVE BEEN CONVICTED. Video of verdict is included.
Here’s a disturbing story about a Christian church that that is more inline with Scientology than Christianity. For as long as the Remnant Fellowship Church in Brentwood Tennessee has been around, it’s been shrouded in controversy.
It all started in Oct 8,2003 when Remnant Fellowship Church members Joseph and Sonya Smith applied some of the Church’s good ole parenting techniques to their 8-year-old son. As a result of their loving disciplinary action, their child will not see his 9th birthday or any other birthday for that matter.
Watch the video to see what I mean. Then read the next paragraph for my opinion on churches like this.
Ok, I guarantee after viewing this video that you have formulated your own thoughts on the matter. But this is what I feel matters. Churches like this, or cults as I see them, prey on the weak-minded. Now by weak-minded I do not necessarily mean uneducated. These members could very well be college educated, but nonetheless they are weak. They need someone or some thing to guide them through the basic day-to-day problems that plague all of us. In this case it was dealing with a difficult child. I’m sure many of you have kids, as do I, and face this problem frequently. But what separates us from them is our ability to rationally approach the situation and grasp what is right and what is not. These people can’t and as such fall victim to these cults. As a result they look to the church for guidance, which in this case was horribly inept.
I know I’ve just scratched the surface on this, but I leave it to you guys to fill in the blanks.
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damn the bitch in this video is a liar
i love how she denies everything
shes a fuck up
she needs to die
I’ve read only a few of the comments and being a Christian all my life, I find myself a little bit overwhelmed with the wide range of views that show up here. Some the the comments ticked me off just a little considering my mother just got sucked into this cult despite the fact that she has a very good working knowledge of cults and the bible. It is my opinion that it does not take a small, weak mind to become a member of a cult…. if it did then Hitler would not have been so successful in convincing an entire country that the Jews were a race that needed to be removed from this world…. or how about the Mormon church…. yes its classified as a cult and its membership is very large… and I don’t think for a second that most or all of them are idiots, stupid and the likes. For that matter has anyone seen a hypnotist at work…. as long as you trust the hypnotist and are willing to have some fun… he/she could have you taking off your cloths. Be aware people… most of us are not immune to the controls of a cult… all it takes is a little bit of desire from the victim and a willing deceiver. Gwen is a willing deceiver because her rich lifestyle depends on it and the desire for the deceived is a life long struggle to overcome a weight problem.
I actually started to follow their beliefs a few years back but realized after only weeks these people were too freaky for me..I thank God I got out when I did..Everyone starves themselves and oh so much more craziness…
PLEASE SOMEONE OUT THERE TELL ME HOW TO RECLAIM MY SON (&NOW DAUGHTERINLAW) OUT OF rEMNANT FELLOWSHIP/WEIGHDOWN CULT. I REFUSE TO LET GS HAVE MY SON &/OR DAUGHTERINLAW. WHEN HE WAS FIRST DRAFTED INTO THIS CULT- GOD SPOKE TO ME & PROMISED HE WOULD DELIVER HIM. I HATE HOW THESE PEOPLE DRIVE HUGE WEDGES IN BETWEEN THE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES & CHURCHES. THIS ONE FACTOR ALONE HAS BROUGHT MANY GOD FEARING PEOPLE ON THEIR KNEES- IN FERVERANT PRAYER FOR THE DOWNFALL OF THE REMNANT/WEIGHDOWN LEADERSHIP & THEIR BANKACCOUNTS TO CRUMBLE. mY GODIS BIGGER THAN THAT.
i WAS LIED TO BY TOP REMNANT PEOPLE WHEN HE WAS FIRST DRAFTED INTO THIS STUFF. RIGHT OR WRONG- I PRAY DAILY FOR THE FALL OF GWEN SHAMBLIN,REMNANT FELLOWSHIP,WEIGHDOWN WORKSHOP, & THE DOZENS OF OTHER REMNANT BASED BUSINESS.
I WILL ENTER & REENTER “THE ENEMIES CAMP” AND i WILL “TAKE BACK WHAT THE DEVIL IS TRYING TO STEAL FROM ME”
THEY CANNOT KEEP WHAT GOD GAVE TO ME!!
Sue: Take a look at the spiritwatch.org/remnantcultism.htm web site and learn more about this cult. As well contact them, they have resources that may be of some help to you. There is a group of councilors who use a process call exit counseling. Google it. It is a counseling technique used on cult members that is safe and respects the cult member as a person. In the end this is very important because if the cult member becomes an ex-member he/she will need to to have all the self respect he/she can get in order to deal with the damage resulting from being involved in the cult.
Sue- I too have had a personal experience with this organization and a family member; and my heart goes out to you and any others out there who are experiencing the same pain. We are in fervent prayer with you. Remain steadfast and know that He is God! Remember that this is not a battle of flesh and blood, but rather a spiritual battle. I pray your son sees God’s truth very soon. And like RCS says, he will need some deprogramming and much support when he does leave as they will label him the enemy. It is obvious how much you love your son. Keep on, Keepin’ on. Hang on to the Hope you have in Christ Jesus!!
Hey Password, maybe you can pass RCS and S.Baron comments by email and let her know people care or concerned. just my thought.
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Kinda funny to see ol’ Gwen at a loss for words.
Did you see Rose yesterday?
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I am glad that it turned out so well and I hope it will continue in the future because it is so worthwhile and meaningful to the community.
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please keep my son and family in prayer. he has just chose to move from California to attend this church. his wife has convinced him this is he only church. even though he has been the local worship leader at a large church, it has only taken 1 week and he is gone. the cult has to much power. we are brokenhearted. cannot convince them otherwise. his wife has his balls in her hand.
Daddy, I like it when my wife has my balls in her hands. It’s better than when you did that to me.
Prayer never did anything for anyone. Question everything and keep away from church; you’ll be a lot smarter for it.
What a disgusting vile person you are.
Korgan, you are the prime example of the bastard creature that forms in a humans life when no God is involved.
I doubt this site has any credibility or meaning anymore thanks to you.
This whole story is just too funny, but sad at the same time. It pits one blood cult against another. The commentary at the end is right on; the people in this cult, or any other religion for that matter, aren’t necessarily merely stupid. They are actually quite skilled at forming stories to hide the bugs in their cult doctrine, but they are weak, and can’t take on the challenges of their lives without a tooth fairy to guide them. Religion in a nutshell. Good to see it under the magnifying glass, anyway.
Just like athiesm in a wrapper?
Poor saps have nothing to live for. All they can do is walk through life aimlessly. They may accept that they are simply ash when its all over. However, in the back of their minds, they are scared of what comes after. They long for an answer, but are too scared and ashamed to accept it when it is shown to them.
Better have the courage to face reality than be a wimp and believe in a god myth. The former is a better life. No evidence so Christianity is shit.
I guess I’m a sap and a coward then.
Catholics aren’t supposed to use wrappers, poor saps. That’s why there are so many RC’s (too many).
Actually I change my mind.
Christianity was right all along.
And I also use wrappers.
Better have the courage to face reality than be a wimp and believe in a god myth. The former is a better life. No evidence so Christianity is shit.
Better have the courage to face reality than be a wimp and believe in a god myth. The former is a better life. No evidence so Christianity is shit.
Catholics aren’t supposed to use wrappers, poor saps. That’s why there are so many RC’s (too many).
Wow, I have read comments and people who profess to be Christians are not very nice what they are saying……..you should be praising God and not be talking or gossiping……Shame on all of you
Shame? Yo! Christianity is mainly about shame. Without the guilt/fear trip, it just wouldn’t grab onto cult members like it has.