Is this a cult? Should I be concerned?

Duchesse said:

Hey all!

Okay, so a while back i was approached by this really nice girl in my English class if I was interested in a modeling program/Bible study developed by this international group that had a program at my school. I've been trying to break my aversion to groups/clubs so I decided to attend the program.

So I have gone to a few Bible study sessions, and they have been very interesting, offering a different type of interpretation on scripture. The main philosophy of the study is to break down the scripture so that "both scientists and believers" can agree on the word, so the entire book is seen as a parable, for example, Jesus in Matth.(i think) referring to catching a fish and taking jewels out of its mouth, meant that he wanted to find a man who would give him money to pay the temple tax.

In the beginning I was like "wow! this is a whole new side to the Bible that I never thought about..etc". But lately I have been feeling kinda weird about this continuing with this study. I later found out that the study is based on a man from Korea's intense studying of the Bible and revelations that he received in meditation and study.

This is fine, but I noticed that everything that my teacher say is prefaced with "XYZ says this..XYZ says that.,etc", and last week we watched a video and in it XYZ alluded to him being THE messenger from God sent to illuminate the scriptureerplexed, and I later spoke to a girl who used to be part of the group and she said that they do NOT believe in the Trinity or the deity of Jesus.

The funny thing is that as I'm typing this I'm just thinking "Girl, you betta hightail yaself out of this group before they try to recruit you". I just feel kinda bad because all of the girls are really nice and Ithey wanted me to get dinner with them on sunday, but I'm just feeling really weird about the whole thing now.

I'm sorry for writing so much,and thank those of you who read all of this..am I being paranoid?

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Duchesse said:

Hey all!

Okay, so a while back i was approached by this really nice girl in my English class if I was interested in a modeling program/Bible study developed by this international group that had a program at my school. I've been trying to break my aversion to groups/clubs so I decided to attend the program.

So I have gone to a few Bible study sessions, and they have been very interesting, offering a different type of interpretation on scripture. The main philosophy of the study is to break down the scripture so that "both scientists and believers" can agree on the word, so the entire book is seen as a parable, for example, Jesus in Matth.(i think) referring to catching a fish and taking jewels out of its mouth, meant that he wanted to find a man who would give him money to pay the temple tax.

In the beginning I was like "wow! this is a whole new side to the Bible that I never thought about..etc". But lately I have been feeling kinda weird about this continuing with this study. I later found out that the study is based on a man from Korea's intense studying of the Bible and revelations that he received in meditation and study.

This is fine, but I noticed that everything that my teacher say is prefaced with "XYZ says this..XYZ says that.,etc", and last week we watched a video and in it XYZ alluded to him being THE messenger from God sent to illuminate the scriptureerplexed, and I later spoke to a girl who used to be part of the group and she said that they do NOT believe in the Trinity or the deity of Jesus.

The funny thing is that as I'm typing this I'm just thinking "Girl, you betta hightail yaself out of this group before they try to recruit you". I just feel kinda bad because all of the girls are really nice and Ithey wanted me to get dinner with them on sunday, but I'm just feeling really weird about the whole thing now.

I'm sorry for writing so much,and thank those of you who read all of this..am I being paranoid?

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Duchesse said:

Hey all!

I noticed that everything that my teacher say is prefaced with "XYZ says this..XYZ says that.,etc", and last week we watched a video and in it XYZ alluded to him being THE messenger from God sent to illuminate the scriptureerplexed, and I later spoke to a girl who used to be part of the group and she said that they do NOT believe in the Trinity or the deity of Jesus.

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These are your clues. As a Christain, your leader is Jesus Christ and the only help you need to help illiminate scripture is the Holy Spirit. Beware anyone who tries to supplant Jesus Christ or equates himself with Jesus. They deny the deity of Jesus because they want his glory. I was caught up in a very high control group for too long. Please don't ignore the warning as I did.

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metamorfhosis said:

Hi Duchesse-

I want to share something with you and everyone who reads this thread. About 10 years ago, I was faithfully watching TBN and not reading my Bible. I was just depending on the preachers for interpretation.

I went to church one Sunday and this lady walks up to me and held my hands. She said, You need to know the Word for yourself. And since that day, I depend on myself for the final interpretation on scripture.

I went to a church for a "Bible Class". Well, the teaching didn't line up with what I believed. And there was the nudging (like Aviah mentioned). I didn't go back.

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Aviah said:

Hey miss!
I personally think you have a right to be concerned. If you can feel the Spirit "nudging" you on the inside about this circumstance, don't ignore him!:assimilat
But seriously, sure everyone seems to have different "revelations" to share with one another, but they should never contradict each other. The Spirit is one...
You may have to mention to some of these people that while you do enjoy thier company, you feel this is all too much for you and get out of there. Otherwise you could just uh... leave

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Duchesse said:

Thank you ladies!

I know, this persistent nudging hasn't left me since Saturday, something doesn't feel right about this whole thing. I'm going to listen to my spirit, there is a reason why I'm feeling uncomfortable.

Metamoforsis..that is the same thing my mother said to me. Just read the Bible for myself, so very true..

Stinistina-Yes...cultish folks are very friendly, now I just need to figure out to how to nicely reject them..

Aviah-Most likely I will just be like this and disappear.

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