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associated with us who live in the area, and some - there are a few
email. After all, your leader promised you a better existence, free from the hardships of this world. Church leader arrested on sex charges in northeast N.M. this, that are bantered about that are simply not true. It's as though the language that's used within the cult is something
O'REILLY: When you were in the cult, was it oppressive? Dept. They are not even fully grown, and both girls agree they are looking forward to their own destruction with all their hearts. [15], Both the prosecution and the defense excused one judge in the case. According to court documents, Bent was supposed to go free no later than December 31, 2015, but he still remains behind bars. And so, as such, in New Mexico, they are protected by the law. Some forums can only be seen by registered members. Jeff's father, who also goes by the name of Michael Travesser, was arrested recently on sex charges involving minors. O'REILLY: That is illegal in New Mexico. MATT GRUBS, KOAT-TV, ATTENDED HEARING: Well, Larry, this is Wayne Bent. This website is in BETA. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. In April of 2007, Ben Anthony was granted rare access to the compound of the Strong City Cult. And it's our understanding that they may
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'. WELCH: I did not see it. Bent told the group this was a test of their faith. laughable, in that I see his group as, well, I see him as a kid in the
Very much like his
to talk to. As Cult Leaders grow in power, they often become more erratic, and so do their orders. SYNAGOGUE OF SATAN: No Jews in the Synagogue ofSatan, Strong Delusion: God Allows Men to Believe Lies,Deception. This is not a legal transcript for purposes of litigation. He is an Englishman. One of the 15 children Asahara fathered, Rika Matsumoto, was 12 when her father was brought in. A man and his little son spent their summer vacation walking through the mountains far from their city. enjoyed it. Jesus gave a parable that talked about a marriage that happens, and only
Perhaps they decided they no longer needed to pay property tax or the utilities. on an outside job or if we receive an inheritance or if somebody sends
Here in Los Angeles, Rachel Bernstein. It simply is not
Bent, who also goes by the name Michael Travesser, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after he was found guilty of lying naked in bed with two sisters, ages 14 and 16, in separate incidents 2006 at his Strong City compound near Clayton. Again, any retro changing of the record would have to begin with the documentary and its makers. worship. Jesus said , I am the way, and the truth, and the life. so he took me, we went to the bedroom and laid down, and he held me, and
J. Thank you once again for taking the time to leave a comment. found guilty? It originated with a group of about eighty adherents who migrated to the area from Sandpoint, Idaho in 2000. to him? Most were in their 40s; the rest covered an age range of 26 to 72. As a cult follower, you find salvation and comfort in knowing that this terrible world will end, and that all of the pain and suffering that you have endured will end with it. Except for, of course, the Cult Leader. with his witnesses. ANTHONY: For awhile, I wasn't sure. force you to do things you wouldn't normally do - especially things
ANTHONY: I think Wayne believes it. played, and that was that we were expecting the apocalypse and the end
And we're not
UKRAINE, WORLD WAR 3: What does the Bible Say? I kept looking deep into the eyes of the members of Strong City, a New Mexico cult led by a man who claims to be "the embodiment of God." She's a psychotherapist, an
BERNSTEIN: I think in part because they don't want to see it. But there's a strong sense of delusion I feel with him, and he is
leave this place. But what also emerged, was an unfolding tale of control, manipulation, and sex.. We generally regard belief as a good thing. The cult has been dogged with rumors Bent is set to lead followers to suicide - although he has claimed in the past they are not a suicide cult. Your father was arraigned today. W. BENT: I am the embodiment of God. Wayne Bent.com is subtitled Prisoner of the Lord, 7. State Police. W. BENT: Well, it was God. It is believed that Michael Travesser and his followers still reside at their compound in New Mexico. De Bruyne rolls a fine pass down the left channel for Ake, who feeds . not want to be bailed for that amount. And then, of course, we followed up with a forensic interview
All you must do is wait. Show Transcript. Tornadoes and strong winds caused severe damage in Roger Mills County. Humphrey tried again in the Arizona desert during 1998-FEB and was successful. 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. Don't go away. BENT: Do I question my beliefs? Or maybe we deserved it. Mexico, at this level, does not accept or request a plea to the charges
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. that's what I thought was going to happen to me, and so I stayed,
He will not step foot on this earth. Michael Travesser & Strong City - Page 6 of 7 I just fi Christ returned, he would return into one of us. Liberty, they shout. According to Travesser it was God who gave him the Doomsday date. switch for you? The old dad
KING: Did you just accept it on fact, or what convinced you, Jeff? court for a charge of this nature. And then when you see these robots come out is there some kind of brainwashing that happens? WELCH: They had a desire to go to heaven, and they were offered a life of sin. that he was the messiah? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane explores the Strong City Cult and what happens the day after doomsday. Union County Judge Gerald E. Baca was appointed the case on July 2, 2008. He isn't an English teacher. But they looped you into their world, into their personal sandbox, using the same rationalizations that many religious groups usethe hardships, pain, suffering and even joy that you have experienced is all happening right now because of a higher power. Legal Statement. Cult" is to hear young girls talk openly about being naked with Michael. Learn how your comment data is processed. what happened to strong city cult. WELCH: You're right.
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. New Mexico Supreme Court overturned his conviction. WELCH: I feel sorry for the kids. O'REILLY: For what reason other than his own ridiculous reason? She spent 15 years there and
Jeremiah J. Jameson and End Times Prophecy Report, 2012-13. O'REILLY: But that should be a signal to every one of the 50 people that the guy is a kook. SHILLING: At an arraignment, he's simply advised of the charges against
because periodically, through that 15 years, Jesus was going to come. End Times Propaganda: Satan's Lies and Deceptions, Sojourners, Pilgrims, Strangers: Christians are Just Passing Through, Satan Has Counterfeited the Christian Church, MEN WITH RED EYES: Creepy Encounters in South America,USA, Mysterious Giant Sinkhole in Dagestan, Russia Republic Video, Leroy, NY 2012 Demon Attack: Tourettes Like Syndrome Cluster in New YorkSchool, DEMONS: Demonic Infestation at Leroy NY School District in2012. Take Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny for example. O'REILLY: In this documentary that you guys are running, this guy is having sex with all the women and all of that, right? CALLER: Hi, I'm just curious what convinced Jeff, finally, that his
TUNGUSKA: Ancient Meteorite Destroyer Complex in Siberias Valley ofDeath? Cult Psychology. ordained by heaven. Joining us in Strong City, New Mexico is Jeff Bent. And I - I think the people I worked with enjoyed me. Peace Week 2022: Extending the Dream Celebration. And
Your child goes to sit on his lap to tell him what they want, but then your child accidentally pulls their beard off. and unashamed. WELCH: They want to be there.
J. He wants to explain
For a little background, Wayne Bent is now 70 years old and has been the leader of a small religious cult in New Mexico called "Strong City". What happens in the 23rd hour of the Doomsday Prophecy? Religious community in New Mexico, United States, List of people who have claimed to be Jesus, "California Birth Index, 1905-1995: Wayne Curtis Bent", New Mexico: 3 Children Are Removed From an Apocalyptic Church, "Strong City: The Lord Our Righteousness Church: A Brief History and Overview", "Strong City: The Lord Our Righteousness", "Wayne Bent: The cult of the man they call messiah". against a minor and then three other counts of contributing to the
didn't know what the future would hold in terms of literal developments. Ep: 223 - The Day After Doomsday: The Psychology of the Strong City Cult - Unpopular Culture Podcast - Psychology Podcast - Michael Drane - we are a forensic psychology podcast that focuses on true crime, pop-culture and psychological phenomenon. It just has to be touching or the application of force to
married to God. You could put it this way, like he calls himself basically the sinful
[1] In 2008, the community consisted of approximately fifty people. KING: Isn't this kind of a - for want of a better word - strange
Former Strong City Cult Member Speaks Out. Were not quite sure who the persecutors are that Michael refers to. It's a relationship where they're
have oil in your lamp, you're going to miss it. you to do something to know what that's all about. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. some how, it was like, all of heaven was open to me. 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. This is further confirmation that your faith is being rewarded. Just because we believe in something does not mean that it is necessarily good for us, and it does not make it true. Anthony said I came to find out how Michael Travesser runs his cult and see what happens when doomsday finally arrived. Please know, by the way, that much of the video that you're watching in
And to our knowledge as of
BENT: No. 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. manipulative, which suggests he knows what he's doing, up to a point. Do you know, Captain, if any of his followers were in court today? The Strong City Cult; also known as the Lord Our Righteousness Church, was based out of Travesser Park in New Mexico. They head off back inside the compound to a rousing rendition of Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart (which is, spookily, sung to the tune of one-nil to the Arsenal). Murdaugh is heckled as he leaves court, Two Russian tanks annihilated with bombs by Ukrainian armed forces, Pavement where disabled woman gestured at cyclist before fatal crash, Alex Murdaugh unanimously found GUILTY of murder of wife and son, Dozens stuck in car park as staff refuses to open gate for woman, Missing hiker buried under snow forces arm out to wave to helicopter, Insane moment river of rocks falls onto Malibu Canyon in CA, Isabel Oakeshott clashes with Nick Robinson over Hancock texts. that they wanted. Psychology Podcast. what challenges do advertisers face with product placement? Wayne Bent, who also goes by the name Michael Travesser is a
would have to say good-bye to the life they know, to the entire goal of
When things like this happen, the world starts to make a little less sense. terminated our marriage relationship at that time. . there was a possibility of him coming and pretty soon, it's 15 years. 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. part 1, Third Jewish Temple: The Temple of God? Now, Jeff Bent's father is the man we've been talking about. A former Strong City member told The New York Times Travesser/Bent had claimed God told him that he was supposed to sleep with seven virgins. Similar reports of Travesser/Bent lying naked with underage children also surfaced at the time. 50 miles from the nearest town, they are purposely isolated. The district attorney in this case has indicated that he may actually go
or redistributed. Bill recently spoke with a former member of the Strong City Cult, which will be profiled on the National Geographic Channel on Wednesday, May 7 at 10:00 p.m. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) BILL O'REILLY,. GOAL! KING: Jeff, what happens to your group, if your father is in prison,
Enjoy music, free food, games, and plenty . everybody gives what they have into the community pot, and we all pitch
eight years. take care of everybody. In New Mexico, criminal sexual contact is contact
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. When a human being is taking orders from an imaginary, other-worldly being, things get messy because the person communicating to God on your behalf is actually a psychopathic narcissist. Gods Word TOTALLY Agrees: Your Mouth Will Get You inTrouble! This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. flock, and it's - what did you make of the episode dealing with naked
All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Wayne Curtis Bent is known as Michael Travesser within the group, which is located in New Mexico, USA.This video is Not Monetized, for Educational Purposes Only.Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. focus on that and see what would happen when that time came. W. BENT: Precious friend and father, let everything you design for us as
arraignment this morning. The Wild Hunt of Odin, by P N Arbo, 1872, End Times Prophecy Headlines: July 13-14,2013, Apologetics Index listed Travesser/Bent/Strong City as a cult.. You don't say maybe we're not right? it's common for people in the bible to adopt their - the name of the
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. He's in jail right now. Asahara was put on death row. End Times Bible Prophecy and News, End Times Deception, Societal Collapse, Apostasy, False Christs Prophets Apostles Teachers, Whore of Babylon Church, Opinion, Commentary & Bible Teaching, Demonic Power, War, Rumors of War, Famine, Pestilence, Familiar Spirits,Salvation in Jesus Christ, NWO, UFOs, Earthquakes, Counterfeit Christianity, New World Order, Conspiracies, Nephilim, Giants, Signs and Lying Wonders, End Times Sin & Corruption. KING: OK. It's spiritual. asking myself that same question. And so he adopted the name Michael, which
His son defending
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. This one does not. Serial Killers - Psychology of Cult Leaders, Serial Killers, & Self-Fulfilling Prophecy, Ep: 10 - Jim Jones And The Jonestown Massacre- The Psychology of Cults and Mass Suicide, Ep: 224 - Scale of Evil, Part 13: Torture Murders - The Psychology of Murder, Ep: 222 - CBT 101 (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) - A Therapist Explains CBT . Should we feel sorry for these people, or should we say these are just idiots and hey, they get what they deserve? Wayne Bent and his group "The Lord Our Righteousness Church", sometimes called "Strong City" started their community in 2000. interviewed Wayne Bent, who is Michael Travesser. They came from the Pacific Northwest and settled near Travesser Creek. Change). A lot of times when you're told you're going to go to heaven if you do something, you'll do it if you have a drive in that direction. Oh my god! That's interesting. If youre interested in additional information, the Cult Education Institute has a plethora of resources available here. He said Id find a story of love and devotion. click on send us a video e-mail. O'REILLY: So I could walk into your house and say to your parents, hey, I'm Bill, I run "The Factor." 2007 but what happened?" National Geographic has also done a video . him with a request like that. J. Matthew 24:5, And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. His proposed bill to ban gender studies, destroy tenure, and turn the governing of higher education over to his political hacks is a mirror image of what unfolded in Nazi Germany and other . In the unanimous three judge decision, Judge Roderick T. Kennedy shares the opinion of the court; As a result, the indictment issued by the grand jury was void and the district court did not have jurisdiction to proceed with the trial in this case, On October 22, 2012, the New Mexico Supreme Court overturned the New Mexico Court of Appeals ruling and Wayne Bent would continue to serve out the remainder of his sentence in prison for the next four years. And so, let him who has eyes see, and let her who has
Children removed from Union County cult. because I saw a transformation in him that was very marked. J. As a member, you are required to give everything you have to him, or to disavow your whole family and leave. I get naked every time I get into
Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show. And many false prophets shall arise and deceive many.. Snejana Farberov For Dailymail.com, Prosecutors said the father-of-three was caught lying naked in bed with the teen and her younger sister on separate, Former elementary school teacher who sexually assaulted 'girls who had divorced parents' convicted, Florida man, 42, 'solicited nude photos from girl, 12, he met on Instagram then flew to Oregon for a weekend of sex abuse', Isabel Oakeshott receives 'menacing' message from Matt Hancock, Fleet-footed cop chases an offender riding a scooter, Incredible footage of Ukrainian soldiers fighting Russians in Bakhmut, Pro-Ukrainian drone lands on Russian spy planes exposing location, 'Buster is next!' I can tell you Larry, I of all people have a reason not to love him. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. [16] The jury trial started November 17, 2008. And with him and with these consummations that have been ordained by
We heard about the girls being naked. Interviewed Jeff and
And he just held me. This includes numerous direct quotes from the groups website as well as other sources. We have carpenters and plumbers and people who have
that have been married to Michael is to illustrate a point of how we are
Their 'Messiah.' He claimed that he was the 'chosen one'. [7][8] His feature,[9] including interviews with Wayne and Jeff Bent and various sect members, was published in the UK the same year. You have spent years of your life planning and preparing for this event, joyously awaiting the moment when your leader will take you home to your creator. He's a
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