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For a number of reasons! ;)

Wierwille instituted an all-or-nothing, black/white twi-ideology. Most all of his public banter was to scoff at higher education or "getting ahead." Heck, just believe God and everything will be fine.....live in the present, that's all that matters. Of course, he cherry-picked those verses that substantiated this message. Through the years, I have found many wonderful, dedicated Christians who were highly professional doing God's works......i.e. doctors, teachers, lawyers, etc. You know, men and women who lead professional lives and STILL (gasp!) are deeply involved in church work and charitable organizations. Here's a novel concept.....Why can't we do both -- be about the Lord's work AND healthily providing for family and future concerns? Why did wierwille/twi compartmentalize every aspect into little boxes rather than the whole of the individual? Why the teaching and living on a "needs-basis?" As we continue to unravel the twisted theocracy and ideology of wierwille doctrine.......I believe that we will find that he skewed and skewered the scriptures, time and again, to manipulate and exploit his followers. Whether it was education, career or one's family.........twi undermines the individual at every juncture.

I'm not an accomplished bass player. I used to have a Fender P. It always felt heavy to me. I wasn't in love with it but I really did like the way it sounded. Fast forward....My hands started acting silly, so I got rid of it and got an Epiphone Viola because it has a short scale neck, and, being semi-hollow bodied, is much lighter,. I thought maybe that would be easier to play. And it was. Plus, I liked the sound after I outfitted it with round wound strings. It's not a high end machine but still quite nice for the price. I still have it but I can't play at all anymore. My hands refuse to cooperate. That happens when you get old. (or so I'm told.) Looks just like this one.

Hi Don't Worry! T-Bone is going to go ape-shi# over that one (he was nodding off). I've been meaning to pop in and say hello. Have a wonderful night and happy groovin'!

I for one am really glad we don't do politics here. I too wish the President Elect well. That is all I'll say too.

For the record, this thread was started when we still had a politics forum. And it was mostly intended (it appears) as a "wish him well" thread. A similar thread started today would be really difficult to moderate. I wish our new president well. That's all I will say.

My latest Strat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/229876193841000/permalink/662506117244670/ It's also my favorite!

Sorry for the loss of your friends.

Grace Valerie Claire ... don't be too intimidated by my screen name. Lanikai is a place in Hawaii where I used to live ... It means "heavenly sea" in Hawaiian. It truly was a heavenly place -- and was a place where I had a tremendous amount of healing and renewal. So "Lah-nee-kye" (the "kai" part is pronounced like "eye") is not hard to pronounce at all. I'll always be Lanikaigal ... as I loved the place so very much. Here are a few photos of the place ... and you'll see what I mean. It really does live up to the name!

Welcome to GSC, Lanikaigal. Hope you find some good, helpful, and insightful info around here. Maybe some of it will be upsetting, but this community has some "other side of the TWI story" stories to offer here. And much love, insofar as love can be given and felt online. Goodwill is our intention here. And truth telling. Cheers to your post-TWI life. Penworks

Hi L!! Sorry about just the "L" but no way, will I ever remember your screen name!! I have been coming to the GSC for years, but I too had a hard time logging in!! Wow, you were got in a year before I did; 1978 for me. I got out in 1988. From what I read here in GSC, the late 80's and early 90's were among the Fog years. I guess Craig really went nuts with all his purges; I think Rosie also went overboard with her leadership! If you can call it leadership. I remember JAL and his wife Pat when they were the Limb Leaders of NY. Late 70's, early 80's (?). This was before John and Pat were divorced, obviously. I know John is a bit off these days, but at one time, he and Pat were fun to be around, and taught great teachings. The Limb meetings in Hunter Moutain every year was a great time to hear The Word, and fellowship with people from all over the state. I do have special memories of moving The Word in New York State, before TWI fell apart.