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Nobody in LCMS-ELS-WELS went to Fulller Seminary.
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The Senate confirmation hearing had many people talking about "credible testimony." The nastiness and blatant dishonesty reminded me of how the "conservative" sects operate with their scripted meetings and mimeographed lies.
"Nothing Happened"
For example, a convenient denial is "nothing happened." When something happened and that claim is made, I simply dismiss the individual as a liar. I am talking about ordained Lutheran pastors with something to lose - at least from their perspective. Another clue is hearing more than one person make the same claim verbatim.
One district official (Schroer) said, "I kept the notes from the last meeting, and there is nothing about that in the notes!" He registered surprise with a certain amount of drama, which was too clever. A lot of people already knew about that detail, and they reminded the liar.
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| Watch for letters or whispers that say, "X is dividing, perhaps even destroying our sect! This must be stopped. Prayers needed." |
Sanctimony
Nothing gives the plot away faster than a solemn, angry, tone of voice that drips with holier-than-thou accusations. The innocent will respond instinctively with a submissive attitude and a fear than he or she has horribly wronged someone - or worse - Holy Mother Sect.
When I gave a presentation that included Paul Calvin Kelm supporting the
Kent Hunter Church Growth program on "relationship evangelism," Bivens stood up to protect Kelm "against violations of the Eighth Commandment." Note that he was slandering me in the process. "Do you have a copy of that brochure?" Bivens demanded, implying that I made it up. I did and gave it to the Northern Conference to read. Next Bivens said, "But did Kelm give permission to be quoted?" Another false foul called. Later I asked Hunter (DMin Fuller) who said, "I asked for Kelm's endorsement and he gave it."
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Her dad said, "There is no Church Growth in WELS."
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Amnesia Denials
Most people have witnessed public officials not remembering key details but also pretending to know everything. Future DP John Seifert could not remember Frosty Bivens bragging about going to Fuller Seminary - twice! If that seems bad, though Frosty bragged about it in front of the Midland circuit, Bivens himself forgot and always denied gong to Fuller. Valleskey also forgot going there when I asked him, though his look was fearful. Later, when Koenig asked him, Valleskey remembered going to Fuller, so I imagine the right person has to ask at the right time.
These clergy who lie about important facts are obviously untrustworthy enablers of false doctrine.
Flattery
We have no less an expert than St. Paul warning us to be wary of false teachers who flatter.
Romans 16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. 18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
They are impressed with someone's earnestness and energy, but caution that it is used the wrong way against innocent people. DP Mueller said, "Your zeal is alienating your brothers."
Duper's Delight
When people lie, they often give away their deceit by a little grin. Experts call it
Duper's Delight. The furrowed brow of sanctimony and the Duper's Delight grin are part of the package. Everyone has a "tell," a sign of what is really going on.
Liars Lie Together
I laugh when I see prominent deceivers photographed together. They remind me of my father's saying, "There is no greater love than the love of one drunk for another." The same can be said for liars. They instinctively know they need their hoaxes to be propped up by other hoaxers. That is why the
UOJists are tighter than army ants with each other. Alone, they die. Together, they destroy - and that is ever so much more fun.
Ye Shall Know the Truth, and Thy Cork Shall Pop
Nothing signals truth faster than clergy losing control and raving in anger. Little truths make them angry and they retain control of their little tempers. The big picture, as Mischke liked to say, is different.
When I gave the last chapter of
Liberalism: Its Cause and Cure, Oelhafen and Adrian went nuts raving together, standing, shouting. The most coherent part was, "We went to Fuller but that does not mean we believe their false doctrine." (words to that effect) A reasonable sober Kovaciny threw my paper and in falsetto rage called it "crap." I did not have a last chapter for
Liberalism at that point. My response was - I have found the last chapter -
The Cure.
I submitted the manuscript to Northwestern Publishing House. Valleskey and others did their best to kill it (as they did
Catholic, Lutheran, Protestant). Liberalism sold like crazy for a NPH book.
CLP also sold well independently through
Christian News.
The Future - Public Domain
As readers might conclude, there has been a massive attempt to silence books about Lutheran doctrine and how the synods oppose it fang and claw.
I am working toward making all digital copies available free to save and distribute, the printed copies and Kindle at the lowest price possible.
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| Aren't you glad WELS-ELS-LCMS and micro-minis are protecting you from the predatory ELCA leaders? ELCA goes to Fuller! ELCA teaches UOJ - oh noes. ELCA works with Mark and Avoid Jeske! ELCA is in bed with Thrivent! |
