"Formerly a sailor called Wayne Bent, Michael Travesser is the leader of a cult in New Mexico called Strong City.
His 56 followers - men, women and children - hang on his every word, serving him with absolute and unquestioning devotion. They say they are all preparing for death, to go to a better place as Michael claims his days on earth are numbered.
With unprecedented access, this compelling film takes viewers into an undiscovered world, into the heart of a cult whose members are preparing to meet their maker. Film-maker Ben Anthony discovers just how a cult operates and how a leader like Michael exerts his influence." -
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In response to the film, the Strong City leaders created a face-saving
website.
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Enzobluesays...Matthew 28:20 "I will be with you until the end of the world"
From the King James version, where the word 'World' was actually 'Aeon' meaning Age but got mistranslated as world. OOPS!
Jesus was merely telling them that he'll be there until his age was over. His is the age of Pisces, Moses was Aires (the Ram). The next age is Aquarius in 2150. When the disciples ask Jesus where the next passover will be when he's gone, he replies in Luke 22:10 "Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you bearing a pitcher of water. Follow him into the house where he entereth in" That's Aquarius.
It's all pagan based mythology like so many religions before and after. Funny how it still spawns such horror in the sheepdom to this very day.
Fadesays...Can I get a OMGWTFBBQ??!
Mental virus alert! Do not watch lest you become infected with the Psycho viri meme.
Oh, and where can I find the girls who just decide they need to get naked with me?
AnimalsForCrackerssays...I was thinking the least Michael could've done was shave his beard for his "Messiah Makeover". Worst false prophet ever.
FISHLEGBOOTSsays...You can literally see the madness in their eyes.
P.S. I wonder if the 15 year old boy is looking forward to seeing Dark Knight this summer.
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videosiftbannedmesays...Simply fucking scary. I can understand why psychologists and brain researchers pursue the reasons behind brainwashing and manipulation; it's both fascinating and scary that these people can have such utter and complete devotion to a wacko.
I could sit here for a full day and write a complete dissertation on the insanity presented in this video. However, I know all the Sifters here can already see this for themselves, and it would do nothing to help these deluded individuals. I can only hope that they come to their senses and are permitted to leave.
shuacsays...Live in the desert.
No more decision-making.
Sex with underage girls.
Is this place on Google Maps?
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rottenseedsays...oh and some light reading. This is their updated website
http://strongcity.org/
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