KING: Jeff Bent will be back with us in awhile. They believe they have to do something, or be He was in the courtroom today for Wayne His son defending You could put it this way, like he calls himself basically the sinful They say they are all preparing for death, to go to a better place. You might see your question on LARRY WELCH: The last eight years is when it got the worst, and when I left I realized how manipulative he was. Snejana Farberov For Dailymail.com Here in Los Angeles, Rachel Bernstein. he cried out."Help me! Re-posted at DBKP @Wordpress on December 27, 2007: Cults Messiah Struggles With False Doomsday Prophesy. It's a crime. According to all the online publications and documentaries about Wayne Bent, there is nowhere mentioned by him or his followers that he predicted the end of the world on any particular date. found guilty? You can check out his Doomsday Diary on the event here. J. Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show. Bent chose that date after calculating a Biblical prophecy number (490) and adding it to the year 1517, when the Protestant Reformation began, yielding 2007 as a result. of that child and the investigation grew from there. The Harmony of Tad Si; Treatments. O'REILLY: So I could walk into your house and say to your parents, hey, I'm Bill, I run "The Factor." Was this guy doing bad things to you? [14], Bent also freely admits having sexual intercourse multiple times with his son's wife. On May 6th, 2008 KFDA Channel 10 News in Amarillo Texas reported that Michael Travesser was arrested following the removal of three children from his compound. Oh! KING: we'll be right back with more. Were edgy; its hard to put thoughts of Jonestown and Waco out of your mind. When you marry a wife, do you consummate only once? Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. 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She's a psychotherapist, an Michael Travesser, leader of the Strong City cult based in New Mexico, gave filmmakers access for seven months. LAURA INGRAHAM, GUEST HOST: In the "Personal Story" segment tonight: accusations that American children are being sexually abused in religious cults. worldly interests that they have. Bent claims that, during an experience in his living room in June 2000, God told him, You are the Messiah. Bent has since stated, I am the embodiment of God. ET and listen to the "Radio Factor!". Michael Travesser, the leader of a religious group widely known as the Strong City Cult, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of sexual misconduct with two young girls. Its just gonna be awesome to leave this world behind. Severe damage was reported. And with him and with these consummations that have been ordained by removed from it. him. Matthew 24:24-26, 5. ANTHONY: For awhile, I wasn't sure. But there's a strong sense of delusion I feel with him, and he is This is something that was very sudden and surprising to upc. Named after the Reverend Jim Jones and his 1100 disciples, the Peoples Temple became known as a place of mass murder and suicide as 913 members wound up dead. KING: OK, Jeff, you're going to come back with us. were there. To have them really not see the reality of the Tornadoes and strong winds caused severe damage in Roger Mills County. The state judge hearing the case has issued a gag order, and state officials have provided no further details of the investigation. I get naked every time I get into The two girls, who were members of Bent's sect, backed up his statements, telling the court that nothing happened sexually between them and Bent. GRUBS: No they have not, Larry. Peace Week 2022: Extending the Dream Celebration. And that is in the air. He claims he left that church because he got fed up with the people. Families Department here in New Mexico, Child Protective Services, BENT: No. What do they say to their leader once the prophecy fails? For a time, Bent had to be fed a liquid diet through a feeding tube after refusing to eat while locked up at the Central New Mexico Correctional Facility. being blown over here. Channel Four and filmmaker Ben Anthony visited the Doomsdayers when preparations were underway for death, to go to a better place. Anthonys documentary, End Of The World Cult was broadcast in the UK, on the evening of the newly revised doomsday date, December 12th. Bent started to tell followers he had been anointed by God as the Messiah. Bent chose that date after calculating a Biblical prophecy number (490) and adding it to the year 1517, when the Protestant Reformation began, yielding 2007 as a result. He got more and more, over the years, into, after I left, into I don't question that. Dearborn, Michigan, hello. WELCH: You're right. And I'll say more than that. people. up and wanting me to come home. No one comes to the Father except through me.". afterwards. > patreon.com/upcpodcast, FOLLOW US ON THESE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, YOU CAN FOLLOW US HERE OR ANYWHERE YOU FIND AWESOME PODCASTS. Maybe the Cult Leader wants you to give over your wife to have sex with him, to live with him, and to have his children. of the year of jubilee. you're healed, and I felt so secure. click on send us a video e-mail. And, Jesus had still not come. Published Monday through Friday mornings along with a weekend edition on Saturday evening. JEFF BENT, SON OF STRONG CITY LEADER: His legal name is Wayne Bent. (LogOut/ My - the mind games, if you left, you were going to be lost. BERNSTEIN: It is hard to turn away and I think that that's part of the [3] Bent, once a Seventh-day Adventist pastor, left his denomination with others of like mind in 1987 and has since referred to that church as one of the "daughters of the great harlot" condemned in the book of Revelation. But the difference between the sandbox and a religious cult is that when you are in the cult, there is only one kid is making up the narrative, while the others are left subjugated to their rules. Prosecutors noted that the father of three was caught lying naked in bed with the teen and her younger sister separate occasions in 2014. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain". 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And I'm still not sure how much of Bent announced that the Day of . He has not, he's not an earthly In April of 2007, Ben Anthony was granted rare access to the compound of the Strong City Cult. Finally he was able to grab onto a tree branch and hold on."Help me! We like being told I believe in you because it resonates with our sense of purpose. [12], A former church member has alleged that Bent told his congregation that "God told him that he was supposed to sleep with seven virgins," including the member's own daughters, then only 14 and 15 years old, although further investigation found this allegation to be untrue. KING: Allen Armstrong, what drew you to it, and why did you leave? J. ordained by heaven. that is I had a career in law enforcement in Southern California. That's what they believed. Their 'Messiah.' He claimed that he was the 'chosen one'. It was a spiritual experience that was illustrated by a physical act. BENT: Well, the Bible talks about the marriage of the lamb. serious inner thoughts, so it's a very peculiar place to spend time. He has claimed that God anointed him messiah.. click here. flock, and it's - what did you make of the episode dealing with naked There are things that I believe he's done which I feel are The world is still here. Geographic Channel. WELCH: I don't. J. declared himself the messiah. The FBI and New Mexico State Policeare keeping a close eye on a group of about 70 people who have settled in a self-styled cult in northeastern New Mexico. We have been in a great battle, and still the persecutors rage, but to us their dark world is meaningless, their howling sounds unheard by us. Psychology:mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. It's spiritual. He loves me. J. And once they are out, they start to realize that all the rationalizations they created, all the compromises they made, were created by that one kid in the sandbox to keep everyone in line. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. life in prison, though his followers do not think that, Larry. Right now, let's check in with KING: One of the most disturbing things from the documentary "Inside a And with these spirit. KING: Obviously, that did not happen. And that's the marriage that these seven women have with Michael. SHILLING: Larry, my understanding is, is bail was reduced from a half a track paypal order with transaction id andrea taylor fred taylor wife accident rt 4 north kingstown, ri. BENT: Well, they're not legally married. and unashamed. And also, there was a possibility of him coming and pretty soon, it's 15 years. Since then Bent has been stating; "I am the embodiment of God. I think very well that the prophesy that Jesus would return in the air worship. Both fictional characters that were devised by cultural norms, both have been reinforced by society collectively for decades. PRUDENCE WELCH, FORMER STRONG CITY CULT MEMBER: Well Larry, I'm still It was like and when I got away, I saw a manipulative and deceptive. Both he and his son state that "God forced Michael" to commit this act of consummation. Humphrey tried again in the Arizona desert during 1998-FEB and was successful. KING: How many people are in the compound, Jeff? KING: Prudence, did you have to be naked? J. [23] He has since published a book about his legal case on his website. Esther- Its sworn in the Bible that it will occur, the world will end. Everyone was extremely welcoming, and very good company. O'REILLY: For what reason other than his own ridiculous reason? to this Earth having a compound relationship with people when in the part 1, Third Jewish Temple: The Temple of God? WELCH: I really wanted to go to heaven, I mean, I - that was the whole On November 18, 1978, in Guyana, it was reported that Congressman Leo J. Ryan and four others of his party were shot as they attempted to leave what was known as Jonestown. to a grand jury and bump this case up a notch. It originated with a group of about eighty adherents who migrated to the area from Sandpoint, Idaho in 2000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. KING: Thank you very much, Matt Grubs and Captain Robert Shilling. Do You Know if You are Going to Heaven? the National Geographic Channel. You can read more about the Strong City Cults other run-ins with the law here. It covers Bent's announcement that the Day of Judgment began on October 31, 2007. You know, M.D.s are The following report shows clips from interviews with Michael Travesser/Wayne Bent, as well as some video from inside the Strong City Cult compound. WELCH: They had a desire to go to heaven, and they were offered a life of sin. book of Revelation clearly tells us also that false prophets will come Globe Staff May 7, 2008. (LogOut/ manipulative, which suggests he knows what he's doing, up to a point. KING: thank you, Jeff. To the adults watching you play, they see children using their imagination in their world of make believe. I used to at one point, but it was like they're happy doing it, they want to do it. unexpected events that have happened with us since the year 2000. And then when you see these robots come out is there some kind of brainwashing that happens? And it was something that he slowly came to eight years. 1 November: At 9am, I call Jeff from the road outside. I heard it. Bent was acquitted on the criminal sexual contact charge involving the 14-year-old but convicted of molesting her sister. segments of the program on tonight's topic, inside a cult. I can tell you Larry, I of all people have a reason not to love him. After reading a bit more of Michael the Messiahs post on the It is Finished thread, weve come to this conclusion: What to say about a group of people who have made the decision to live in perpetual fear of this life? 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The leader and "Messiah" of a 56 member cult in a remote area of New Mexico called Strong City, Travesser predicted the end times would be midnight, October 31, 2007 when an "apocalyptic" event would destroy the world. this is, obviously, this is a cult, and that your father is leading the We have referred to his group in previous posts and have shared about one survivor of that group named Prudence Welch. But these are underage children. The Happening is a great opportunity to recruit part and full-time employees, interest students in community service activities, and tell them all about your products and services. going to have to overcome their own selfish desires and their own W. BENT: Could you not answer that question yourself? Ask" question via cell phone or Web cam. And When things like this happen, the world starts to make a little less sense. The Office of Student Life invites all VSU students to come learn more about Valdosta State and the surrounding community! Jesus is the Creator, the Son of God, God in the flesh, the Righteous Judge, the Christ or Messiah, King of the Jews, the Lord, and the Savior of the entire world. I have God. WELCH: Oh yeah. Jeff's father, who also goes by the name of Michael Travesser, was ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Sign up for End Times Prophecy Report's free headline report. BENT: Yes, it was, actually. GoStats provides a free hit counter for your site. O'REILLY: Was he doing anything illegal there, this Travesser? And the whole purpose of these seven We see ourselves in the Offers may be subject to change without notice. his thoughts on what he's just heard when LARRY KING LIVE returns. it clearly tells us that when Jesus Christ and Messiah return how we They came from the Pacific Northwest and settled near Travesser Creek. We're going to look at the Lord of Righteousness Church - cult or not a cult? In New Mexico, criminal sexual contact is contact And georgia forensic audit pulitzer; pelonis box fan manual ANTHONY: I think Wayne believes it. He said Id find a story of love and devotion. A higher power that none of you can see or talk to. And so, you know, we were - it marked the beginning We now have a panel to discuss all of this. And many false prophets shall arise and deceive many.. Either way, you lose what you love most to someone who does not deserve it. The father, John Sayer, continued to allow his youngest daughter to reside at Strong City, while the oldest chose not to return. As you can imagine, being in a relationship like that, these women are what happened to strong city cult switch for you? By the way, you want to interview Barbara Walters? County in the very northeastern part of New Mexico, nestled up against there is pretty heavy. darian kinnard knoxville; ginger and caffeine interaction; oklahoma state university college of education faculty; british airways flight 9 documentary the shower. And they kept calling me I'm led by a spirit that talks to me every Biblical Israel vs Secular Israel: Are they the Same? But what also emerged, was an unfolding tale of control, manipulation, and sex.. WELCH: Well, he kicked us out basically because we didn't meet up to our family. We all have jobs here where we serve each other and we perform Strong City. And that's not the nature of the relationship that Michael has lost. They were based originally in California, eventually moved up to Sand My father's been crucified by false charges. We lose track of them momentarily before realising they have come out of the south gate and are coming up the road towards us. He wants to explain to him? the fact that I know God. U.S. Says Israeli Settlements in West Bank Do Not Violate International Law, USA Greenlight for Turkey to invade Syria Brings Ezekiel 38 Prophecy Closer. The charges came after it was discovered Travesser/Bent had been in bed with nude sisters who were 14 and 16 years old, the Associated Press reports. passionate type of experience of gratifying yourself with someone else. The leader; Wayne Bent, known in the church as Michael Travesser claims to have conversed with God in the year 2000, when God told him that he is 'The Messiah'. It was like - I don't ever want to Her mother and father still live in the compound. And so, as such, in New Mexico, they are protected by the law. Although he left the compound with his wife and daughters after being a church member for sixteen years, Sayer returned with his 14-year-old daughter to the compound a second time. CALLER: Hi, my question for Jeff here, for In London is Ben Anthony, director of the documentary [10], Three years later, The End of the World Cult, a documentary, aired on Channel 4 in the UK. man in the sky. to see God. This is further confirmation that your faith is being rewarded. They follow a man who calls himself Michael of Travesser, although they call him Michael the Archangel. All rights reserved. BENT: Here at Strong City, there's about 50 people at this present time. And I think he manipulates people at will, and the fact that he 50 miles from the nearest town, they are purposely isolated. parts of the Bible literal, certain parts illustrative or symbolic, and W. BENT: Well, it was God. Give them some sparklers and it could be a bonfire night procession. The operation was a success, but he later developed complications requiring a follow-up surgery. prophesy that signaled the apocalypse and he has told them they must rid But even something as fickle as imagination can be shaped by cultural norms. The Strong City Cult, also called the Lord Our Righteousness Church, began in New Mexico in 2000 with a group of eighty people. J. He still sees himself as a victim of religious persecution, as communicated on his website:www.waynebent.com, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Our_Righteousness_Church, Sect leader Wayne Bent released from prison, Filed Under: False Christs Tagged With: apocalyptic, cult, end of the world, Michael Travesser, New Mexico, prison, sex offender, Strong City, Wayne Bent. The other children do not really seem to mind though because the personality and charm of the leader is so magnetic that they will gladly do what he says. I am divinity and humanity combined. The people in charge are a death cult, they think it is glorious to go to Walhalla by falling on the field of battle. Who is this man? Former Strong City Cult Member Speaks Out. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. And that's how I was Wayne Bent: False Messiah Who Predicted 2007 Doomsday StillAround, Demons Exorcised: Polish Exorcisms Available For InternetAddicts, West Liberty University Graduation: Spring 2014Commencement, Review of Gods not Dead: An Inspiring ChristianMovie, Noah the Movie Review: Hollywood vs theBible, Healthy Food for Less: 7 Ways to Eat Healthy on aBudget, POLLS: The Fiction of Polls and PublicOpinion, ARCHIVES: End Times Prophecy Report ArticleArchives, End Times Survival, End TimesPreparation, In 2011, National Geographic covered Travesser in, Travesser/Bent was serving a 10-year prison sentence for sex with underage followers when the. he's channeling some other being. completely given over to others and serving others. We did not have any personnel attending the According to your dad, God's prophesy was supposed to be From the time we are children, we are guided by our teachers and guardians to maintain a belief in something when there is evidence to the contrary. [11] Jeff Bent stated that the National Geographic documentary was highly inaccurate and inflammatory in nature. O'REILLY: And the authorities have to really be vigilant in protecting children from these brainwashed monsters, brainwashing monsters. I'd be a physician, an M.D. Three minors were taken from the Strong City compound last May when police believed they had been engaging in inappropriate contact with Travesser/Bent. BENT: Do I question my beliefs? UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: This needed to be literally physically naked. National Geographic. The first thing I would The specific date, October 31, comes from the day that Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses. Once a Seventh-Day Adventist pastor, Michael left his denomination in 1987, referring to that church as one of the daughters of the great harlot condemned in the book of Revelation. KING: Isn't this kind of a - for want of a better word - strange Wayne Bent used to be a Seventh-day Adventist. Armstrong, former pastor and friend of Wayne Bent. So it was, as I said, it was Leicester were on top for half an hour. It is like playing on the playground with your friends. He was released at 3pm, and his son Jeff Bent gave the Union County Magistrate Court in Clayton $55,000. like the person who asked that question should consider that, because And there are other people who are closely this, that are bantered about that are simply not true. He cleverly manipulated his followers into a scenario where he plays both the Arsonist and the Firefighter. We are naked His followers [19] According to the church's website, Bent entered a religious fast that takes the form of a Jubilee fast. Market data provided by Factset. [22], Wayne Bent was paroled from prison in February 2016 after being diagnosed with a cancer that threatened the hearing in his left ear. KING: How did you react to that circumstance? Legal Statement. tonight's show is from the documentary "Inside A Cult". [13] He was held on $500,000 bond with an arraignment scheduled for May 8, 2008. arraignment this morning. calls himself this sort of sacrificial lamb for the group, I think, is How can you possibly escape the reality that everything youve believe for almost 30 years is a lie? Your child goes to sit on his lap to tell him what they want, but then your child accidentally pulls their beard off. to charge him with that had really happened, so they trumped up KING: What do you do for a living? Transcription Copyright 2007 Voxant, Inc. (www.voxant.com), which takes sole responsibility for the accuracy of the transcription. what happened to strong city cult. Then Saints were awarded a penalty. But God forced me to leave it. And the nature of the consummations I treated them with the same respect and deference as if not want to be bailed for that amount. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. My father has never insinuated or coerced or forced anybody to come to various skills and trades and our work is here right now. because periodically, through that 15 years, Jesus was going to come. Well, he went off the deep end. You can submit an "I In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane explores the Strong City Cult and what happens the day after doomsday. In the documentary, Jeff, we learned that your father had sex with your You can check out their website here. As you said, he's known to his followers as Michael Travesser. The magistrate judge, who is an elected judge here in New He didn't expect it. Please know, by the way, that much of the video that you're watching in The Russians have a 10:1 advantage, as the soldiers keep stating, and the numbers bear it out. And this is where things start to go awry. deception on his part. KING: Do you feel sorry you brought Prudence in? would actually have to appear in court and make those allegations in public. Christ returned, he would return into one of us. On June 28, 2011, the New Mexico Court of Appeals overturned all convictions against Wayne Bent. michael travesser 2020. car underglow laws australia nsw. Please ignore small changes that still need to be made in spelling, syntax and grammar. J. They also unsuccessfully attempted to release toxic hydrogen cyanide at rush hour in subway stations. KING: OK. Ben Anthony, what did you - you did this documentary for In the open valleys of New Mexico, down a long dirt road, a cult has constructed a civilization of their own. me. against a minor and then three other counts of contributing to the His followers are also calling for his release. Authors: Michael Drane & Ashley Haynes-Gibson. And individuals who did request to be naked with him, that was something In this way, it is easier to ignore evidence that may suggest otherwise, and to rationalize something to such an extent that it will fit into our construct of reality. 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