Read on Twitter
The New Apostolic Reformation, which supports our current president, is a cult with its roots in the Prosperity Gospel/Word of Faith movement that began in the 1950s. As a defector, I'd like to help explain where these "Christians" stand on the Covid-19 crisis. 1/15
Brainwashing takes place over time, beginning with slightly twisted truths that appeal to potential cult members. The more you participate, and the deeper into the cult you go, the more distorted and perverted the truth becomes. Many people never realize what's happening. 2/15
"Jesus wants you to be well" devolves over time into "If you have enough faith, you won't get sick." If you get prayer and you're not healed, the blame is on you. If you're struggling financially, you haven't given enough money to the church. This is not scriptural. 3/15
By the time you get this far, if you hang around, the way you think has already been changed. When they tell you to call in sick so you can get to their revival meetings, it's no big deal. Skip your mortgage payment to donate more to the church? That's faith to them. 4/15
This is when the real garbage starts being shoveled into your brain. They are teaching that Christians in America are being oppressed & persecuted, and that it's time for them to take the country back. In fact, they say it is their God-given mandate to do so. 5/15
They teach that the wealth of the wicked is stored up for the righteous, that *they* are righteous, and anyone who's not Christian is wicked, so it is not only their privilege but their responsibility to take money away from those they deem to be ungodly. 6/15
Many of their Bible schools are also training people to enter & be extremely active in politics, including running for positions in government from local bodies all the way up the ladder. Their goal is a theocracy with no tolerance for anyone who doesn't share their beliefs. 7/15
Because these organizations initially appeal to people desperate for hope and help, the indoctrination process is pretty easy. Once they have their claws in you, it's hard to escape. Isolation, loss of community, no support system, and even shunning are commonplace. 8/15
The more time you spend around it, the more "normal" it becomes. You function as part of the group because failing to do so has negative consequences. Eventually, you stop questioning even the most outrageous claims made by the leaders and accept them as truth. 9/15
When they hand you that glass of Kool-Aid, the one that convinces you it's okay to kill people, exercise racism, and embrace ideals violating every sense of morality you've ever learned, you do it because you've been taught to obey without question. 10/15
The New Apostolic Reformation movement is no less dangerous than radical Islam. Ardent believers are fully prepared to die for what they believe in if that's what the ringleaders ask them to do. They also believe they are immune to the coronavirus... 11/15
...because it is a punishment for unrighteous living, and will be exacted only on those whose faith is not strong enough to protect them. They believe the "righteous" will be the only ones left standing when this is all said and done, and they are part of that group. 12/15
I spent 45 years with these people in one place or another and have watched in dismay as they went from Christianity (with a twist) to a cult. They no longer respect the rights of others to believe what they want to believe. 13/15
They are prepared to do whatever it takes to fulfill their mandate, using force if necessary. Many churches are now encouraging their members to arm themselves and get CCW permits. Don't discount this. Don't blow it off. 14/15
In November, if, God willing, 45 is voted out of office, there could be riots in the streets and widespread violence -- perpetuated by these so-called "believers." I've already heard the rumblings. I may be out of their churches, but I'm not out of the loop. 15/15
