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arcticpenguin · 19th June 2003, 06:40 AM

Twelve tribes is a communal "Christian" sect.

From an article in the local paper:

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He emphatically denies that founder Elbert Eugene Spriggs Junior has ever expressed racist views, despite speeches found on the Internet show otherwise

OK, there's a lot of false stuff floating around on the Internet.

Quote:

Responding to reports in the media that their group is racist against African-American and Jewish communities, Rivera says, "We are not racist. We do have beliefs about the races and men and women's relationships, but it is not like anyone is in any way, shape or form less than another person.

Well what are those beliefs? The reporter either didn't ask, or didn't get a response. Sounds a bit like "separate but equal".

Does anyone have information on this sect/

arcticpenguin · 19th June 2003, 07:17 PM

bump
No one has experience or info on this sect?

UnrepentantSinner · 20th June 2003, 05:55 AM

Looks like British Israelism to me. Snore. There are several groups like this out there. Same Identity/White Power/True Israel dogma, different URL.

Oh, but they're "not racist."

Athena · 20th June 2003, 06:52 AM

I have many friends within the Twelve Tribes, they have a group locally here. They are on main streets of America and have cottage industries. They're nice people, their kids are well-educated and healthy. They've been in this community for over 20 years and we're very glad they're here. Their members are on our volunteer rescue squads, they're a gentle people who are the first to help if one needs assistance of any kind.

What's the question again?

They're not hiding from anyone, and have an open door policy for most vistors. There are a lot of accusations against them but none have yet to be proven. Should I go ask the ethnic (black) members of the group if they've experienced racism?

Ask them yourself when they take their roadshow to the mall in DC June 22 - July 5

19th June 2003, 06:40 AM	#1
arcticpenguin woo ban clan Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 5,717	Twelve tribes Twelve tribes is a communal "Christian" sect. From an article in the local paper: Quote: He emphatically denies that founder Elbert Eugene Spriggs Junior has ever expressed racist views, despite speeches found on the Internet show otherwise OK, there's a lot of false stuff floating around on the Internet. Quote: Responding to reports in the media that their group is racist against African-American and Jewish communities, Rivera says, "We are not racist. We do have beliefs about the races and men and women's relationships, but it is not like anyone is in any way, shape or form less than another person. Well what are those beliefs? The reporter either didn't ask, or didn't get a response. Sounds a bit like "separate but equal". Does anyone have information on this sect/
	__________________ The power of accurate observation is frequently called cynicism by those who don't have it. - George Bernard Shaw

19th June 2003, 07:17 PM	#2
arcticpenguin woo ban clan Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 5,717	bump No one has experience or info on this sect?
	__________________ The power of accurate observation is frequently called cynicism by those who don't have it. - George Bernard Shaw

20th June 2003, 05:55 AM	#3
UnrepentantSinner A post by Alan Smithee Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: USAian is not a word Posts: 26,446	Looks like British Israelism to me. Snore. There are several groups like this out there. Same Identity/White Power/True Israel dogma, different URL. Oh, but they're "not racist."
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20th June 2003, 06:52 AM	#4
Athena Student Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 39	Locally owned and operated I have many friends within the Twelve Tribes, they have a group locally here. They are on main streets of America and have cottage industries. They're nice people, their kids are well-educated and healthy. They've been in this community for over 20 years and we're very glad they're here. Their members are on our volunteer rescue squads, they're a gentle people who are the first to help if one needs assistance of any kind. What's the question again? They're not hiding from anyone, and have an open door policy for most vistors. There are a lot of accusations against them but none have yet to be proven. Should I go ask the ethnic (black) members of the group if they've experienced racism? Ask them yourself when they take their roadshow to the mall in DC June 22 - July 5
Athena Student Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 39	__________________ "Whoever undertakes to set himself up as a judge of Truth and Knowledge is shipwrecked by the laughter of the gods." - Albert Einstein "The majority of mankind is lazy-minded, incurious, absorbed in vanities, and tepid in emotion, and is therefore incapable of either much doubt or much faith." - T.S. Eliot