The Unauthorized 3abn History Threads, all 10 chapters linked here... Options

[Clay]

I was trying to figure out how to keep this info together... so here is one thread with links to all 10 chapters... this may work for a bit....

chapter 1 (Linda out, family in...)
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9762

chapter 2 (The Shelton Gang history)
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9763

chapter 3 (the high road, low road)
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9764

chapter 4 (takin care of business....)
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9765

chapter 5 (thread was closed then reopened)
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9766

chapter 6 (more of the televangelist)
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9767

chapter 7 (the dollar store and the Legend)
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9768

chapter 8 (still more of the televangelist)
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9772

chapter 9 (doing things for God)
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9773

chapter 10 (in the midst of the garden continued)
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8923

This post has been edited by Clay: Jul 19 2006, 02:18 PM

[calvin]

This is a "Guided Tour" through the most significant posts of the ten chapters
of "An Unauthorized History Of 3abn", arranged in "table of contents" order.
Clicking on the url given will take you directly to the post described. Once
there you my browse the thread as far as you wish in either direction.

This post is for navigation purposes only, no discussion will be allowed here.
Chapter titles are plainly given, and any discussion on any point should be
done in the chapter where it appears in the Forum menu list. (ie While you are
reading any url, you are live in that chapter, and you may make comments in
that thread if you so desire.)

There are a few links to posts in other threads, which are specifically related
in subject matter, but unless otherwise noted, all urls are from this one
thread

All posts are written by Sister unless otherwise indicated by names in brackets
preceding the description line. Descriptors may be titles given by the
author, short excerpts from the post itself, or a generalized description of
the post.
-----------------------------

Begin the Guided Tour to 'An Unauthorized History Of 3abn' thread begun by Sister.


Chapter 1 (Linda out, family in...)

Introducing Danny's brothers, Tommy and Kenny.
Apr 16 2006, 04:09 PM .... Post #1
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=126673

Another major 3ABN VIP, Molly Steenson
Apr 16 2006, 06:50 PM ....Post #4
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=126684

Introducing the concept, "anything Danny said was right, even if he were wrong, we are like gods here." (also the cousin who was fired for protesting the use of donations.)
Apr 17 2006, 05:27 AM ....Post #7
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=126703

More about donations ...
Apr 17 2006, 10:00 AM Post #10
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=126728
(due to restrictions against repeating posts, only links are given to the two examples mentioned in Post #10. The links given in the post are to the pages containing the posts, precise links to the intended posts are given here below)

Another example of where the money goes (donation for sanctuary museum becomes church building),
Apr 14 2006, 07:18 PM Post #232 Thread "Danny Shelton Marries....Again"
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=126588

Introducing the truth about "the first miracle story"
Apr 11 2006, 05:38 PM ...Post #203 Thread "Danny Shelton Marries...Again"
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=126260

The 3ABN school and a professional quality basketball court for Dan
Apr 17 2006, 05:18 PM ...Post #11
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=126866

Danny claims 3ABN as HIS baby
Apr 18 2006, 03:09 AM.... Post #16
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=126899
---------------------------


Chapter 2 (The Shelton Gang history)

Finances...differences between employees and president of 3ABN
Apr 19 2006, 05:36 AM ...Post #1
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=127091

Finances...more on salaries and perks differentials
Apr 19 2006, 07:34 PM ....Post #15
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=127231


Chapter 3 (the high road, low road)

Introducing Walt Thompson and Johann Thorvaldsson.
Apr 20 2006, 10:53 AM ......Post #1
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=127296

Introducing "The Players", Danny, Molly, Hal, Walt.
Apr 21 2006, 09:19 PM .... Post #7
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=127488

Finances....Jet planes and "give-away" books
Apr 23 2006, 09:59 AM .....Post #22
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=127631

[Beartrap] Finances....cost and use of the jet planes
Apr 23 2006, 07:50 PM ....Post #28
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=127674

[Panama_Pete]... comments on Beartrap's use of jet planes (basketbal)
Apr 23 2006, 10:22 PM ....Post #31
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=127694

[Prisca/Clay] ....discussion on use of finances.
Apr 24 2006, 04:30 AM ....Post #33
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=127701

[Caribbean sda/PaperTigers]...."bad outweighed the good"
Apr 24 2006, 06:46 AM ....Post #36
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=127709

[summertime/caribbean sda].... problem is, sda church will not deal with the problem
Apr 24 2006, 07:27 AM ...Post #38
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=127721


Chapter 4 (takin care of business....)

Danny's basketball shot...Molly Steensen runs the business
Apr 24 2006, 01:30 PM ....Post #1
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=127789

Sister tells why she is writing this history
Apr 25 2006, 02:02 PM ....Post #14
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=127929

[Beartrap/PaperTigers]...brief introduction of PaperTigers
Apr 25 2006, 07:58 PM ...Post #21
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=127998

[PaperTigers] ...testimony
Apr 26 2006, 05:40 AM ...Post #27
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128024

"What do you have in your hand?"...slogan for fundraising
Apr 26 2006, 01:06 PM ...Post #32
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128082

[Beartrap]...progression of the "God Complex" ... God speaks to Danny who speaks with the "voice of God", a prophet greater that Ellen White, quote from Board member, "To us Danny is God". (Mollie and ET's role in that concept.
Apr 26 2006, 07:36 PM ...Post #33
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128116

[Zephyr/Beartrap] ... "...it can't be that bad"
Apr 26 2006, 07:50 PM ...Post #35
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128119

[Clay/PaperTigers]..."unfortunately it really is that bad"
Apr 26 2006, 07:55 PM ...Post #37
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128121

[beartrap]..."What's worse is that people who question it are demonized and ostrasized even by church leadership....appalling"
Apr 26 2006, 07:56 PM ...Post #38
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128122

[beartrap]..."Foul behaviour seems to be either justifiable, or deniable as long as the perpetrator is saying the right things in furtherance of the true pillars of our faith, and is capable of being a platform from which other church leaders can say their piece."
Apr 26 2006, 08:07 PM ...Post #40
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128126

[beartrap/Clay]...as to NAD supporting Danny...has been told that no church entity would risk jeopardizing themselves by "questioning Danny's integrity".
Apr 26 2006, 08:27 PM ...Post #43
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128132

[beartrap]...other considerations... Ill Conf Pres on 3ABN board ... Danny has demonstrated that he will pull the programs of any who question him in any way, eg. Dan Matthews, Barbara Kerr, Loma Linda.
Apr 26 2006, 08:35 PM ...Post #46
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128135

[Panama_Pete]... relates "behind the scenes" political arm twisting... includes AT article excerpt and link about Toronto GC session
Apr 26 2006, 09:11 PM ...Post #51
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128143

[summertime/Prisca] ... Would removing Danny be sufficient or would it take more?
Apr 27 2006, 07:35 AM ...Post #55
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128174

[awesometenor/prisca] ...more comments on what should have been done...but was not.
Apr 27 2006, 07:50 AM ...Post #56
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128175

[beartrap] ... reasons for some staying on 3ABN ... for some leaving. Compares HOPETV to 3ABN both now and for future.
Apr 27 2006, 09:01 AM ...Post #59
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128195

[Clay/higherground2003]...why is this on here? To balance what has been said by only one side.
Apr 27 2006, 10:29 AM ...Post #66
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128218

"A man of influence" ... Money...power...control... (cf. #43, and #51 above.)
Apr 27 2006, 02:49 PM ...Post #67
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128279

"The Sword of Damocles.... a warning"
Apr 27 2006, 07:26 PM ...Post #70
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128299

[Jvat]... An anguished question (many are asking)
Apr 27 2006, 10:01 PM ...Post #71
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128303

[Zephyr]... "The SDA church now has the opportunity to rethink, regroup and be responsible and reject what Danny and his telecult aka 3ABN stand for."
Apr 27 2006, 10:16 PM... Post #72
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128305

"The Tree in the midst of the Garden...Part 1" ... Compares Danny with both Koresh and Adam, tempted by the words "you will surely become like God". Concludes with, "Two women have been responsible for leading Danny Shelton to the perception that his voice is as the voice of God."
Apr 28 2006, 01:26 PM ...Post #75
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128373

"The Tree in the midst of the Garden...Part 2" reveals "how a man can continue to be 'the face of the Seventh-day Adventist church to the world', when so many people are aware of the falsehoods and intrigues 'behind the scenes at 3ABN'.
Apr 29 2006, 03:37 PM ...Post #80
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128469

"The Tree in the midst of the Garden...Part 3" history of the first of the two women....Mollie Steensen
Apr 30 2006, 12:47 PM...Post #85
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128534

[Brother Sam]...testimony of former employee
May 1 2006, 07:16 PM... Post #100
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128689

[beartrap/PaperTigers]...further testimonies from former employees including examples of things that put employees in "an incredible dillema"
May 1 2006, 07:59 PM ...Post #104
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128694

[beartrap]... "It is very easy to disparage those who are finally standing up for truth, . . . by saying that they are just a few disgruntled former employees. No one who has walked in their shoes is saying such a thing. . . ."
May 1 2006, 08:22 PM...Post #106
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128696

[Panama_Pete/Johann]... Danny's assurance about his 'operation'
May 2 2006, 12:28 AM ...Post #113
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128724

[beartrap]... "bigger fish to fry" "fish defined by dollar signs and Shelton worship
May 2 2006, 12:55 AM... Post #114
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128725

[Clay]... "that is part of the problem when one establishes an "independent ministry." There are very few checks or balances until the person or persons do something criminal..."
May 2 2006, 07:33 AM ... Post #116
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128746

[Clay/simplysaved]..."that's the problem.... folks trying to move on while leaving the mess at 3abn right where it is as it continues to fester and get worse...."
May 2 2006, 10:09 AM... Post #121
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128789

[beartrap]... one-on-one confrontation has been tried
May 2 2006, 02:54 PM... Post #133
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128846

[missthg/Panama Pete]...I can't even try to help him show on regular cable . . . . It's really a shame that GC is still supporting him.
May 2 2006, 03:08 PM... Post #135
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128851

[sonshineonme]... "Many have talked right to them, . . . they not only deny, but have made their lies bigger and more graphic then ever."
Week of July 15... Post #139
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=138604

[lurker/vastergotland]... "about the rich man with say in GC decisions, would this not be bad news also for the denomination as a whole and not just another turn in the 3abn saga?" "Better a loss of a rich man's money than a loss of compassion for the "squished".
Week of July 22... Post #145
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=140254



Chapter 5 (thread was closed then reopened)

"Our previously scheduled programming, Part 4 of "In the midst of the Garden", is interrupted for the following special presentation:"
"History always repeats itself or there is nothing new under the sun..."
(Glimpses into Danny's history prior to 3ABN.)
May 2 2006, 04:22 PM ... Post #1
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128860

[Panama_Pete/beartrap].... more on attempts at personal confrontations
May 2 2006, 04:31 PM ...Post #3
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=128862

(The next 20 posts cover the reaction to this topic, after which the thread was closed and then reopened. You can scan through those if you wish. Unfortunately the dialogue about the reopening is elsewhere, and so far I have not been able to find it to link to it here. The challenge was over whether it was appropriate to bring the past into this thread. We'll pick up the thread of thought after the reopening with Post #23.)

[beartrap/PaperTigers]... "we should all keep in mind the fact that Danny's past hasn't just stayed in the past."
May 3 2006, 05:26 PM... Post #23 (and read the next exchanges on this through Post #35)
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=129107

"Bearing False Witness... Part 1" ...the seriousness of the discussions. Sister affirms her truthfulness.
May 4 2006, 03:17 PM ...Post #36
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=129278

[Clay]..."Then help me understand with all this info about the dark side of 3ABN .... why the hesitation to pull back the curtain and just tell?"
May 4 2006, 06:17 PM....Post #37
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=129298

The next several posts address this question, Especially informational are Brother Sam (#39), beartrap (#41), PaperTigers (#42), and Johann (#46) who especially addresses the attitude of church leaders to the situation. Discussion continues on through #59.

[lurker]... brings up the topics of books Danny has written and his way of making a profit on them.
May 5 2006, 06:30 AM ...Post #59
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=129367

[summertime]... inaction on part of church leaders is discouraging church members and causing them to lose faith in the church.
May 5 2006, 06:58 AM... Post #60
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=129374

[sister/clay].... (in the context of discussion as to whether Danny writes his books or has a ghost writer) ..."Are you comparing Danny Shelton to Ellen White? . . . What next? . . . is your next proclamation the possibility that Danny is a prophet? .. . Have mercy! I thought that spin only originated from within the walls of 3ABN."
May 5 2006, 08:19 AM... Post #67 (discussion follows for several posts)
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=129389

[beartrap/calvin]... speaking to the question of 3ABN being called the "face of the SDA church".
May 5 2006, 05:53 PM...Post #75 - discussion continues
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=129466

[NormF]...lessons from history...will it take fire to again take someone down?
May 5 2006, 11:15 PM ... Post #76
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=129475

[Clay]...expectations of what the church will do ... try to distance itself after the fall.
May 6 2006, 06:02 AM ... Post #79
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=129480


"Bearing False Witness... Part 2"... introducing Linda as victim of falsehoods
May 6 2006, 12:36 PM...Post #88
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=129520

[Fran]....Wintley Phipps on board, his "million" has strings
May 6 2006, 12:36 PM... Post #89
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=129521

[PaperTigers].... testimony "just wanting to forget"
May 6 2006, 04:04 PM.... Post #90 - discussion through #95
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=129535

"The Televangelist, Part 1..." "a thinly disguised unauthorized biography of Danny Shelton?" (quotes a few excerpts...notes Danny's reactions)
May 7 2006, 03:59 PM .... Post #96
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=129661

[see also] the thread: "The Televangelist, unedited original document in it's entirety" Post #1 (with discussion following)
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=138128

[gracetoyou]....references Achan's sin
May 8 2006, 07:52 AM ...Post #97
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=129736

[beartrap].... Wintley Phipps a board member, explanation of relationship of boardmembers to Danny, Thompson's role in passing complaints to Danny, accusations against Linda passed to influential donors as early as April 2004
May 8 2006, 09:45 AM.... Post #101
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=129768

[summertime/gracetoyou]....should use influence and knowledge to remove Danny and cohorts from leadership of 3ABN ... what can we do?
May 8 2006, 10:21 AM.... Post #102 - discussion continues through next few posts
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=129778

Sister quotes post from watchbird from another thread, having to do with 3ABN's rejection of contract offered to them by GC
May 9 2006, 07:40 AM .... Post #111
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=129922

[see also] the contract negotiation documents in the thread "3ABN crucial documents, some context" beginning May 6 2006, 08:52 AM ....Post #12 - documents and discussion continue through #29
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=129504

Deep Pockets....Sister brings our thoughts back to "the man of influence" and asks "why"?
May 9 2006, 03:56 PM...post#116 (cf. #43, #51, and #67 above.)
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=130061

[Sonshineonme]... gives URL that has picture of Garwin McNeilus, the possible "man of influence"
May 9 2006, 08:33 PM ...post #123
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=130082

The Televangelist, Part 2... Some of Danny's control tactics
May 10 2006, 02:01 PM ...post # 130
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=130184

Quiz, "Is Your Boss a Psychopath?"
May 11 2006, 12:19 PM ...post #143
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=130335

[Beartrap]... gives some background on Kenny Shelton
May 11 2006, 01:04 PM ...post #145
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=130344

Chapter 8 (Still more of The Televangelist)

The Televangelist, Part 8... Danny and Linda's marriage, divorce, and Danny's continued harassment of her.
May 30 2006, 09:33 AM ...post #1
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=132777

[Inge] ... discusses whether or not Danny is "the face of Adventism"
May 30 2006, 09:40 PM ...post #8
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=132864

Compares Danny to Pope John !!
May 31 2006, 03:43 PM ...post #11 discussion following.
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=132991

[CJO].... (who worked at 3ABN for 15 years) verifies what Sister says, but suggests that the problem is much larger than Danny and Linda.
May 31 2006, 08:15 PM ...post # 14 discussion follows
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=133015

[Beartrap] ....3ABN is Danny Shelton, and Danny Shelton is 3ABN .... also sheds light on Canadian cable and 3ABN.
May 31 2006, 11:59 PM ...post #19
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=133034

[Beartrap]...."Among charismatics, spiritual leaders are viewed as prophets and are not to be questioned." ET and Steensens from this charismatic background.
Jun 1 2006, 12:19 AM ...post #20
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=133038

[Beartrap]....3ABN is not legal on cable in Canada
Jun 1 2006, 09:07 AM ...post #31
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=133093

[Observer]....Mable Dunbar from Polly's Place believes Linda is innocent
Jun 1 2006, 04:32 PM ...post #39
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=133148

Persecution... Danny misapplying "persecution" to himself.
Jun 6 2006, 04:14 PM ... Post #84 discussion continues through #99 and morphs into discussion of The Televangelist document.
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=133691

The facts are that Danny's future may well reside in the hands of various accountants who can become "whistle blowers".
Jun 8 2006, 10:25 AM ...post #118 ... discussion follows through #127
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=133992

We each have a part to play in the slow grinding that is taking place.
Jun 8 2006, 01:15 PM ...post #127 with discussion continuing on our part vs God's part.
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=134023

Is it possible that Danny is now attempting to stack the Illinois Conference Board as he has the 3ABN Board?
Jun 8 2006, 04:33 PM ...post # 135
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=134041

[watchbird]... The difference between evil and sin.
Jun 9 2006, 07:59 AM ... Post #145
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=134079

Continuation of #135.
Jun 9 2006, 05:49 PM ....Post #151 discussion following to end of chapter and in #3 of chapter 9.
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=134159


Chapter 9 (Doing Things for God)

Doing things for GOD...vs what God has done.... a boastful tongue.... bitter and sweet water from the same fountain?
Jun 9 2006, 06:59 PM ....post #1
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=134165

Best friends? What about Brenda Walsh?
Jun 12 2006, 10:26 AM ... Post #18
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=134425

Danny is covering all his options.
Jun 9 2006, 08:07 PM ...post # 3 ... discussion following.
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=134172

The puzzle is starting to fit together
Jun 12 2006, 08:28 PM ...post #21
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=134494

[Sonshineonme ] ... There is a big picture here.
Jun 13 2006, 06:55 PM ...post #23
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=134612

[Gracetoyou]....Polly's Place is producing a set of 13 videos.
Jun 15 2006, 02:05 PM ...post # 26
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=134865

[Caribbean sda]....3ABN will no longer be carried by Sky Angel.
Jun 15 2006, 02:24 PM ...post #28
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=134867

[Lurker]...."It is likely that God is preparing Linda for a great work" Pictures
Jun 16 2006, 08:49 PM ...post # 37
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=134979

[Fran].....Comments on Linda's dream
Jun 18 2006, 12:14 AM ...post # 43
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=135056

[Fran]....Trust funds
Jun 20 2006, 12:33 PM ...post # 55
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=135301

[Summertime]....Forwards a letter from Linda
Jun 20 2006, 09:27 PM ...post #70
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=135399

Discussion of post #55 begins at #77
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Chapter 10 (The Tree in the midst of the Garden...Part 4)

The Tree in the midst of the Garden...Part 4 .... E T Everett, "whatever thoughts and impressions Danny receives regarding anything is the voice of God."
Jun 21 2006, 08:52 PM ...post #1
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The importance of my writing is in the eyes of the beholder.
Jun 23 2006, 12:09 PM ...post #31
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Searching for the ?tip of the iceberg? or ?a needle in a hay stack?..]
Jun 26 2006, 03:22 AM ...post #51
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Chapter 6 (more of the televangelist)

The Televangelist, Part 3... Memories..... counting the money .... discrepancies
May 12 2006, 12:56 PM... Post #1
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[misc ex-employees] More memories .... Kenny, Tommy, Danny ..... discussions including sexual abuse issues for next 14 posts. (We meet the carpenter and the door lock in #11).)

[Johann] "How to stop it?" [tithe]
May 13 2006, 08:39 AM ... Post #15


The Televangelist, Part 4... Financial scandals ... Why didn't Danny prosecute Pete and the unnamed Postal Employee.... both of whom were known to be guilty?
May 13 2006, 02:38 PM ... Post #18 (followed by comments in #19 and #20.
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=130591

The Televangelist, Part 5...An ironic twist to the tale of Pete
May 15 2006, 01:52 PM .... Post #25
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[Beartrap] Some interesting questions on "possible" future plans at 3ABN.
May 15 2006, 02:48 PM .... Post #26
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Summarizes A Teaser or Previews of Coming Attractions..., listing the four of the five major "players", then moves on to introduce Shelly Quinn as the fifth "major player".
May 16 2006, 07:08 PM ... Post #39 [cf Chapter 3, Post #7 above]
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Dialogue following veers back to the abuse topics.... involving both Tommy and Danny.

[beartrap] Comments on John Lomacang's credibility in view of the perks he gets at 3ABN.
May 17 2006, 05:45 PM ... Post #53
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The Heart and Mind of a Man... But there is no deception quite so serious as self-deception...." .... Danny's view of himself in his own eyes.
May 17 2006, 05:55 PM ... Post #57
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The next pages of posts range far and wide into areas that have been considered speculative. I'll not take you through those post by post. Beartrap summarizes the feeling of many about this section in post #110.
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=131282

[Johann/Denny] Personal comments on defending those unable to defend themselves.
May 18 2006, 09:52 AM .... Post #117
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[beartrap] "Linda is high profile and as such her situation attracts attention. There are many little people who fly under the public's radar who have been viciously mauled by the same person. Focusing on one situation, to the exclusion of all the others is wrong......"
May 18 2006, 10:11 AM ... Post #121
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When discussion stayed in the speculative range the thread was closed with post #130, and then reopened again with Calvin clearly stating the limits in Post #131.

The Televangelist, Part 6... The months went by, and the televangelist tenaciously kept up surveillance and harassment on his ex-wife and those who supported her" .....
May 20 2006, 10:15 PM ... Post #132
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[Calvin] "OK we have all this stuff on Danny" .... what about Linda?
May 21 2006, 12:55 PM ... Post #137
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Responses to this question follow for about the next 10 posts, before veering off in a different direction.


(Chapter 7 (The Dollar Store and the Legend of Plungie...)

A tender look at a father with his children .... the lighter side of "behind the scenes" at 3ABN .... but
be sure to not miss the import of the "postscript"...and the discussions and added memories in the next several posts.
May 22 2006, 04:17 PM ...post #1
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[Beartrap]... lists the 3ABN board members
May 24 2006, 09:12 AM ...post #33 & 34
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http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=132088

The Televangelist, Part 7... How Danny keeps the board members under "control".
May 24 2006, 01:59 PM ... Post #35 [discussion on board continues through Post #43]
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[Beartrap] .... Discussion of Washington Post article where 3ABN is called an "off-shoot" of the SDA church.
May 24 2006, 08:07 PM ... Post #44 and following.
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[Inga].... leads into discussing 3ABN as a "cult".
May 24 2006, 09:36 PM ... Post #56 and following.
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[beartrap] Attitude of people of Thompsonville re: 3ABN.
May 25 2006, 09:01 AM ...Post #58 and following.
http://www.blacksda.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=132198

[Fran] Three urls to Adventist Today articles; Correction to Piano story, Walt Thompson letter, and announcement of Danny and Brandy's marriage.
May 25 2006, 10:12 PM ... Post #67 discussion continues
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[Panama Pete]... turns discussion toward Linda and SDA attitudes toward hiring her.
May 25 2006, 10:46 PM ... Post #69 discussion continues
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[beartrap]... introduces Polly's Place as one place that has "stepped out to do programs with Linda.".
May 27 2006, 09:59 AM ...Post #93 discussion before and after criticism Mabel Dunbar has received for this.
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[beartrap] .... posts a few emails from Danny Shelton
May 29 2006, 03:56 PM ... Post #119 .
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[watchbird/grace to you] ...confirms Danny as author of emails
May 29 2006, 08:41 PM ... Post #136
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