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Generations Cult

Cesar Castellanos Investigated for Unjust Enrichment & Drug Trafficking Connections

Check out this NEWSPAPER ARTICLE for a report about Colombian authorities investigating Cesar Castellanos, the inventor of the G12 Cult.

"One of the witnesses came to the Prosecutor on 27 August 1998, signed by a person identifying himself as John macabre, in which it was said that Madame de Castellanos and her husband "illegally enriched themselves through the laundering of proceeds of drug trafficking. "Based on this complaint, on 15 October that year the investigating agency opened a preliminary investigation and the researchers found that Cesar Castellanos had survived an assassination attempt a year ...<< MORE >>

G12 Cult Resources

Here's a new Web site that lists numerous resources exposing G12 for what it is. Very interesting and powerful testimony of the horrors the G12 movement brings to the churchs and communities who are tricked into embracing it. ...<< MORE >>

National Cult Awareness Group Joins Fight Against Generations

The publishers of Apologetics Index consider G12 to be an unbiblical system, driven by pressure and manipulation. We have received a number of complaints regarding Generations Church, largely to do with its emphasis on money (prosperity gospel), as well as the type of comments made by its pastor << MORE >>

Ramblings of a brain-washed teen

The following passage is taken word-for-word from the Web site of a teenager who attends Generations. << MORE >>

The Painful Truth About Church-Corporations

The following article is reprinted from: http://www.hwarmstrong.com/enlyten-church-corporations.htm

It sheds a unique light on the cult called Generations Church.<< MORE >>

Report Witmer to the IRS

CLICK HERE ---> Report Witmer to the IRS

Use the attached form to report Rich Witmer and Generations Chuch, Inc., to the IRS.

Witmer admitted to me in 2006 that he does not pay taxes. You can find my recording of this fact within this blog.

If you suspect illegal or questionable tax reporting on behalf of Rich Witmer or Generations Church, then use this form to report your suspicions and/or observations. For example, if Witmer uses tithes or offerings to take personal or family vacations (i.e. - "Pastor Appreciation Week")  then he is required ...<< MORE >>

Witmer Party Pics: Where The $$ Really Goes

I have collected various photos of Rich Witmer and his gang from publicly accessed Web sites. Their frequent vacations to various high-class resorts and locals should raise the awareness and concern of those they prey upon. If you have some photos that reveal Witmer as the charlatan that he is, please e-mail them to me at john@generationscult.com.

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The River Goes Under (The Spell): Generations Cult Consumes Sister G12 Church

The River Church, which was Yuma's other G12 pyramid, recently fell victim to a hostile takover from the cult named Generations Church. While I was aware of The River as a cult-based G12 rip-off scheme, I previsouly avoided writing about it because I didn't have any information on it and it had nothing to do with the reasons why I decided to challenge the way Generations steals from young Marines and community members.

However, now that The River was consumed by Generations, there is no reason to leave it out.

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Witmer justifies his selfish pyramid scheme by pointing to charitable Atheists: Warren Buffett & Bill Gates



In one of many instances where Rich Witmer proves up his own ignorance and sly trickery, he attempts to justify ordering his flock to give large amounts of money to his corporation by pointing to Warren Buffett's donation of almost $40 billion to the Bill Gates Foundation. In this recorded conversation between Rich Witmer and myself, Witmer asks me: "Why did Warren Buffett give away $37 billion dollars?" I attempt to explain to the uneducated Witmer that Buffett simply didn't need his entire wealth and that Buffett wanted to do something positive for society. I caught Witmer off guard when ...<< MORE >>

Marine commanders who belong to Generations are threat to force protection

The following e-mail highlights the threat Generations Church poses to force protection. When senior Marine commanders follow the cultic teachings of G12 over military policy, you have to question whether they are using their positions in unethical and dangerous ways. Any military commander who is a member of Generations Church should be investigated for "conduct unbecoming an officer" or abuse of authority. Certainly, at the very least, one should question their ability to think clearly!
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Gunny,
 
As a former MALS-13 AVI 610 Marine, I know exactly what you ...<< MORE >>

An Abundant Life? Navy Chaplain against "prosperity gospel"

By U.S. Navy Lt. Shawn Osborne
Station Protestant Chaplain

MCAS Yuma, Arizona
 
One of the most misused verses in the Bible is John 10:10 where Jesus says, "I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." This verse is especially popular with churches that push a prosperity
"gospel."

Ironically, Senator Charles Grassley is pushing ...
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Are you being commanded to tithe? Navy chaplain speaks out!


The following article was published Sept. 27, 2007, in the official military newspaper of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ. Yuma's false teachers, Rich and Melissa Witmer (and all their sidekicks), mandate heavy tithing and offerings in order to be monetarily "blessed" by God. This message is an abberation of Scripture.
Lt Osborne holds a Master's in Divinity from an accredited seminary, and speaks out against this false doctrine based on his significant and studied knowledge of the Bible.

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Pastors or Impostors? Navy chaplain speaks out against Yuma's false teachers

The following article was published Aug. 30, 2007, in the official military newspaper of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ. It clearly addresses the "qualifications" of the false prophets who are robbing Yuma's Marines and community members. The leader of Generations Church is not a qualified nor educated theologian. In fact, his education stopped after high school. The Navy chaplain's message here highlights why this is a problem. ...<< MORE >>

Who's Raising Your Kids, Part 2

Rich admits he was a terrible youth pastor and attempts to suggest that he's now more kind, caring, and under control than he was "back then." Check out my earlier blogs for examples of how untrue this statement really is. Rich is a poor excuse for a Christian pastor, and the scathing comments he’s sent to me and others are a testament to this fact. << MORE >>

Warning to Yuma parents: Who's raising your kids?

The Generations church-cult concentrates its recruiting efforts on impressionable young people who have little or no Christian background. The reason they do this is simple: if the new recruit doesn't know what Christianity really is, he or she is more susceptible to the cult's false teachings and brainwashing. The following video clip of cult leader Rich Witmer was recorded from a "sermon" on dating he delivered Nov. 25, 2006. In it, he exposes his arrogance, hateful temperament, and the control the cult exercises over its members.<< MORE >>

Exit stories: Testimony from former members

I have received numerous e-mail from people who have recently left Generations Church. Their stories are so fascinating and convincing that I am compelled to start this special blog area for those former members who would like to share their "exit" stories on this site.

Because I know Rich and his gang often seek revenge on those who speak out against their cult, I allow anonymous postings. Also, when contacting me through e-mail at john@generationscult.com, I will always honor your personal requests to remain anonymous.

Feel free to share your experiences regarding your decisions to ...<< MORE >>

Generations commits perjury

Generations Church complained to YouTube on April 20, 2007, that my audio clips infringed on their copyright. To do this, Generations Church filed a formal and signed statement with YouTube that claimed "under penalty of perjury" that they owned the audio files I recorded of Rich Witmer and posted on YouTube and embedded within this Web site.

The illegal complaint was obviously a desperate attempt to prevent people from hearing the truth about this church, so I immediately filed a counter-notification staking claim to my recordings.

YouTube investigated the situation and restored my ...<< MORE >>

Where does the money go?

The following documents comprise the 2004 annual report for Generations Church, Incorporated. It is interesting to note that there are ZERO expenditures for charitable endeavors. A lot of money came in, and a lot of money went out (a zero or minimal profit is required for a non-profit organization). This leaves open the question of where the money went. A quick look at this report shows some questionable expenditures. I will list some of the more egregious and suspicious expenses here (see link at the top or bottom of this blog for your own examination of the original documents on Arizona's Web site). << MORE >>

Kids Forum

A 14-year-old sent me an e-mail about Generations and suggested I create an area in this blog for kids' stories. I thought it was a great idea, so here it is. On another note, I get a lot of personal e-mails from people who are worried about posting to the blog section of this site because of their fear about remaining anonymous. Don't worry ... posters always have the option to remain anonymous.<< MORE >>

Jim Bakker: Prosperity Gospel is Wrong

Jim Bakker: Many today believe that the evidence of God’s blessing on them is a new car, a house, a good job, etc. But that is far from the truth of God’s Word. If that be the case, then gambling casino owners, drug kingpins and movie stars are blessed of God. Jesus did not teach riches were a sign of God’s blessings. In fact, Jesus said, “It is hard for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.” And He talked about the “deceitfulness of riches. . . .”<< MORE >>

Rich Witmer: My God is bigger than your God

Rich Witmer: I pre-ordered a 2007 BMW. God has blessed me tremendously. I guess my God is bigger than your God. << MORE >>

Rich Witmer's 24 hours of pastoral insults

Rich Witmer posted the following comments to my MySpace blogs before I moved to this Web site. These quotes are representative of Rich's immaturity and un-Christian ways. I ask: What Christian pastor would say these things to another person? What kind of example is he setting for his flock?

"You are a liar and a coward, you are pathetic and weak." – Oct. 12, 2006

You know nothing about being a Christian. And, for the record, you are not a man. Sit, boy." – Oct. 12, 2006


"My BMW is not new (2004), but you don't have ...<< MORE >>

A Marine speaks out

A young Marine who was new to the Yuma air station and was aggressively recruited by members of Generations Church wrote the following letter. I will keep his name confidential. The Marine's letter follows: To Whom It May Concern: I've been stationed at MCAS Yuma since around July 31, 2006. Coming from a very strong Christian background and suffering severe homesickness, I thought I'd look around for a church to attend. Another Marine ...<< MORE >>

No tithes? No blessings! Generations measures your Christianity by your giving

From a psychological perspective, I question a church system that actually monitors how much each member is giving to the church. This activity creates a level of pressure to give more than one can afford ...<< MORE >>

Rich Witmer admits he doesn't pay taxes

Listen to Rich Witmer say he doesn't pay taxes. He offers this information while attempting to explain to me that he sets an example for his church by tithing 25 percent of his income.

Working people pay around 30 percent of their income to taxes. This means Rich pays less in tithes than his flock pays in taxes. Go figure!

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Expert describes "abusive church" warning signs ... all fit Generations

This is an excerpt from a book review of "Churches That Abuse" posted at The International Cultic Studies Association Web site. The following characteristics fit Generations Church precisely. << MORE >>

Rich Witmer writes me, shows his true colors

The below message was received from Rich Witmer's MySpace e-mail Oct. 12, 2006. The following is the entire text of his e-mail to me, and is followed by my response, which is only posted here: << MORE >>

My thoughts and research on tithing

First, I want to make one thing perfectly clear: it's ok to tithe, so far as it's of your own free will and outside of any psychological manipulation (i.e. - guilt, fear, reward, punishment, etc.). In fact, tithes are how traditional churches maintain their abilities to operate. However, I do not believe that giving a tithe or offering should ever be a requirement within any religious organization. << MORE >>

Rich Witmer on influencing politics

"Our church will soon be big enough to elect the city councilmen, to elect the mayor ..." -- Rich Witmer, Generations cult pastor<< MORE >>

Rich Witmer says Hindus are stupid

This is a recording from an actual sermon delivered by the cult leader of Generations Church.

In it, Rich says they have a dumb religion, and makes fun of their "red dots." He even makes a schoolyard bully joke about shooting them as they break into his house.

His off-color remarks are sickening, and further demonstrate his foul example as a Christian leader. Apparently, many of Rich's sermons are filled with hateful comments regarding other belief systems.



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Cult leader Melissa Witmer preaches "Prosperity Gospel"

Melissa Witmer, a Generations-cult pastor and wife of head pastor Rich Witmer, skews Scripture to support the cult's demand for large tithes and offerings. The cult teaches "prosperity gospel" to ensure followers give more then they can afford.


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The Cult Mechanism of Generations Church: Brainwashing

Generations Church wants to be the “coolest” thing in town to draw the masses into their flock. << MORE >>

The Laundering of the Tithes

"Rich has admitted to a high salary that includes guest speaker honorariums. In fact, when asked about his income, Rich simply said that he makes, "A lot!" He's otherwise very secretive when it comes to financial events of Generations Church-cult."<< MORE >>

Cult pastor Rich Witmer advises Marines to get out

"If the Marine Corps was interested in finances, they'd counsel people not to join the Marines cuz they aint gonna get paid." - Rich Witmer, Generations cult leader<< MORE >>