| I've been reading a lot of
accounts from folk who have had run-ins with the Philadelphia Church
of God and Herbert Armstrong's
Worldwide Church of God. I
was quite shocked at what I read. For some time now, I was keen to be part of the PCG as a fully-fledged member. I've even been sending
financial donations to the PCG as a "co-worker." I really thought Herbert Armstrong,
Gerald Flurry and the PCG were the "true" Church of God. Evidently, I was
seriously mistaken. However, I now firmly believe
the Philadelphia Church of God is not the "true" Church of God. It may have some of the basic
Biblical teachings, but its manner and character (an aspect that Flurry
constantly harps on) is anything but Christian! I'm disgusted with
the PCG's attitude and manner to its members. I've always had some
niggling doubts about the PCG and HWA, though not enough to put me off
wanting to join. But now, I'm convinced totally about the PCG's
fakeness. To call HWA and Flurry "prophets" is a JOKE! I've recently read
on another site dozens and dozens of failed predictions mouthed by HWA.
Flurry is not much better. How in the world can these proxy priests put
dates and a time schedule to Biblical prophecies when Christ plainly
states that no man knows the time of His return? (Matthew 24:36)
Also, too much of Flurry's brain-aching literature uses flimsy words
like "if," "maybe," "probably" etc.--not the sort of language you'd
expect from the mouth of "God's prophet," ay? I'm also glad I listened to
my Mum's words of advice: "Just be very careful about what you're
getting yourself into."
The more I learn about this mob, the more glad I am to be no
longer a supporter of them. I really do thank God for putting me onto websites like yours so I can
indeed "prove all things" about the likes of the PCG and HWA.
Money and power--that's all they want. God's Word is just a smokescreen
for their true intentions, that's pretty obvious. And I'll tell you what--reading all their
"literature" really is brain-aching (even when I did
like the PCG). It really does mess your head up to the point that you
don't know what to think or do, in case it's deemed "wrong" or "a sin." I'm so glad to be rid of all their rubbish. Thank you so much for your
website.
As far as I'm concerned, God's Church is
not some structured organisation like the WCG, PCG, and the Catholic and
Protestant Churches--but merely scattered individuals dwelling all over
this planet who live by God's Word and God's Word alone. To all those
who're thinking about signing up with the PCG--just stop and take the
time to check out all the accounts from people who've actually been
there, and are glad to be out. To those who have left this group of
fakes, I want to wish you all the very best for your futures.
By Earl
June 26, 2002
Also read:
I'm Thinking of
Joining PCG (and 2 emails following)
To All Who Are
Considering Joining PCG
Without
My Informed Consent!
(Would you have gone into the group if you had known what the stipulations were?)
Rescued From PCG
(left in time before becoming a member)
What is the Philadelphia Church of God? (find
out what members believe!)
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