Comments on Ambassador Watch: A Farewell to Arms

Gavin had a cat, and in my book, it showed that he...

2016-12-17T04:41:36.530+13:00

Gavin had a cat, and in my book, it showed that he was truly one of the good guys.

I suspect that those who come to take advantage of his death hate cats. Traditionally, the Armstrongist 1% has hated cats and in the United States, they were largely Republican dog owners. I surmise that is because they could never tolerate any creature that is independent and they cannot stomach any domestic companion that will not be subservient to them in abject devoted obedience -- the very same way they want their congregations to act. They can't tolerate anyone or anything that would do anything they don't sanction exactly when they want it.

Dogs lap it up.

Cats won't stand for it.

It takes a kind liberal tolerant soul to live with a cat, which makes it such an important detail to know about Gavin.

Rave on, Tom. We've all dismissed you as bein...

2016-12-17T04:08:39.650+13:00

Rave on, Tom. We've all dismissed you as being one of the mentally unstable cultie crazies, so nobody is taking your vile comments seriously.

If you loved Mr. Armstrong, you should be worried about whether he will be in the Kingdom. We read quite a bit in the Bible concerning the fate of false prophets. I and my church friends and siblings all grew up having been taught that the Germans were coming in 1972, and Jesus would return in 1975. Then when that did not happen, HWA and the church lied and said they had never set dates. But, we had even been taught three math equations in Ambassador College Second Year Bible Class "proving" that the end would happen in 1975.

It was not wrong of Gavin to expose HWA for his error and false teaching, and it was also not wrong for the rest of us to add our testimonies and to discuss it all further. Truth clearly appears not to be on your side, and your tapdance on Gavin's grave makes it obvious that you lack the Christ like attribute/gift/fruit of compassion. You are expressing as certainty things that you cannot possibly know.

To any of Gavin's surviving loved ones who may be maintaining this site: If this is your first exposure to Tom Mahon, please know that Tom is just a kook. Nothing he says should be taken seriously. Don't be concerned or spend any time worrying over anything Tom says, but instead, join the rest of us and pity him. And now, sit back and watch as he gets destructive, and digs himself deeper into the hole, because he literally can't help himself.

BB

Tom wrote: "Those of you that supported his a...

2016-12-16T23:30:04.398+13:00

Tom wrote: "Those of you that supported his attacks of Mr Armstrong, the Apostle Paul and God himself, have got some surprises coming, and can assure you, they won't be pleasant."

Prove it asshole.

Well, it is not the end, yet! In the day of judge...

2016-12-16T23:06:10.619+13:00

Well, it is not the end, yet! In the day of judgement, he will still have to come face to face with Jesus Christ to give an account for all the blasphemy he posted on his blog.

Those of you that supported his attacks of Mr Armstrong, the Apostle Paul and God himself, have got some surprises coming, and can assure you, they won't be pleasant.

God will not hold him guiltless, who takes his name in vain!

RIP, Gavin Rumney. Thanks again for all you have d...

2016-12-16T18:53:55.249+13:00

RIP, Gavin Rumney. Thanks again for all you have done to help us. We will always remember you.

As Kathleen noted, Gavin died mid-afternoon (New Z...

2016-12-16T16:14:40.699+13:00

As Kathleen noted, Gavin died mid-afternoon (New Zealand time) Thursday December 15, 2016. Thanks to those who had kind words to say of him.

RIP, Gavin.

2016-12-16T07:20:35.256+13:00

RIP, Gavin.

Tom, I've said all that I have to say. It see...

2016-12-09T12:04:03.364+13:00

Tom, I've said all that I have to say. It seems like a good idea to leave you talking with dead air space at this point. Beer and chips in the Kingdom.

BB

Richard, I do remember your name popping up in som...

2016-12-09T09:10:06.085+13:00

Richard, I do remember your name popping up in some of the discussions. All that you said then was nonsense, and nothing has changed.

I don't need Byker Bob's prayers, as Jesus has already prayed for me. And if Gavin is relying on Byker Bob prayers for healing, his family may as well plan his funeral.

2016-12-09T09:06:58.033+13:00

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Amen. Beautiful prayer, BB. Thanks.

2016-12-09T06:53:09.208+13:00

Amen. Beautiful prayer, BB. Thanks.

Amen.

2016-12-09T05:07:52.185+13:00

Amen.

Father, we ask that you would heal and forgive Tom...

2016-12-09T03:46:20.288+13:00

Father, we ask that you would heal and forgive Tom Mahon, who has been rendered toxic by false teachers, and knows not the evil that he is doing.

We also ask that you would continue to watch over our friend Gavin in this, his time of need.

In your Son Jesus' name we pray.

Amen.

BB

Tom Mahon, I believe we have sparred here on Ambas...

2016-12-09T03:15:20.422+13:00

Tom Mahon, I believe we have sparred here on Ambassador Watch in years past. What a bunch of puke you posted at 17:26. If Gavin spoke ill of Mr. Armstrong, it was because time has proven Mr. Armstrong a fraud and the truth was not with him. My history with Herbert Armstrong dates back to the 1950s - probably longer than yours.

This blog post is about honoring Gavin. It is not about arguing Armstrongism. You don't know what God thinks, and you're certainly not the Judge and Jury. I am reminded that "MANY (including Herbert Armstrong and Tom Mahon) shall come in MY name, and shall deceive MANY".

Get your head out of your rear end, and climb back into the hole where you came from. This is not the venue and the time for your self righteousness.

Richard
Lake of Fire Church of God

Anyone who attacks me is just harming him or herse...

2016-12-08T17:26:55.157+13:00

Anyone who attacks me is just harming him or herself, as my angel always beholds the face of my father who is in heaven.

I don't personally have anything against Gavin, as I don't know him. But over the past ten years or so, he spoke very ill of Mr Armstrong, the Apostle Paul and in his last post on Otagosh, he implied that the book by Grayling was better than the bible. That is blasphemy.

In addition, any time I posted a reply to much of the theological nonsense that Gavin supported, he moderated out my comments. At one time, he even blocked me from posting to his blog, while allowing idiots like Dennis, Douglas and all the others who are now saying what a nice guy he is or was.

Well, according to God, Gavin was not a nice guy, for he was hostile to God's servants, and promoted theological heresy over the wholesome teachings of the bible.

So, he and his supporters have got some surprises coming, and I can assure him and them, they won't be pleasant.

If I've encouraged just one Harmstrongite, caj...

2016-12-08T12:01:22.707+13:00

If I've encouraged just one Harmstrongite, cajoled into using alcohol by HWA, to get Liver & Pancreas tests, that would be a good thing.

I've never known exactly how old Gavin is, but...

2016-12-08T10:11:20.347+13:00

I've never known exactly how old Gavin is, but I'm guessing early 60s. Here's a link to a relatively recent photo of him.

Gavin Rumney

NO2HWA, Are you advocating for an interracial, ho...

2016-12-08T09:34:41.160+13:00

NO2HWA,

Are you advocating for an interracial, homosexual marriage between 2 self-righteous pompous self proclaimed armstrongphiles?

Tom Mahon exemplifies all the utter filth of Armst...

2016-12-08T08:22:26.078+13:00

Tom Mahon exemplifies all the utter filth of Armstrongism. He and Bob Thiel should be married. They deserve each other. Two insensitive lying bastards

Pam, How old Is Gavin anyway? I know most of us a...

2016-12-08T08:11:26.647+13:00

Pam,

How old Is Gavin anyway? I know most of us are heading up to that age where we all get sick and go our way. A damned shame Gavin has to go so soon. I enjoy his blog, and learned so much that helped me through those times of doubt in the past.

I hope everyone will just SHUT UP if they don'...

2016-12-08T04:41:39.236+13:00

I hope everyone will just SHUT UP if they don't have something kind and relevant to say in this situation. There is a time and place for everything. This is a time for saying good bye. With KINDNESS and CONCERN. Not that Gavin is going to see what anyone is putting on here...

Gavin happens to be to my friend list on Facebook. This post came in from him this morning.

"Dying is just such a damn stupid thing. Last term relief teaching, now lying in a hospice bed wondering whether I'll wake up. Lenva and Petrina visiting tomorrow. Asked Lenva to bring a beer, suggestion of Cancer Society nurse of all people, lol. Dealing with immobility, but necessary indignities. No choice, but no pain thankfully."

Minimalist .. poor experiences with medical insura...

2016-12-07T23:49:36.963+13:00

Minimalist .. poor experiences with medical insurance

Even Steve Jobs missed pancreatic screening,
and I presume he had 'Cadillac' healthcare.

Focusing on the pancreas may seem like 'contemplating one's navel',
but that's where it hurts, just above the navel!
COGites should have this checked after many wine-soaked FOTs.
Not all can tolerate alcohol like Olympic Drinking Champ HWA.

This is not a help to Gavin who has done such a gr...

2016-12-07T08:21:47.520+13:00

This is not a help to Gavin who has done such a great job as a service.

But this does speak to Armstrongism and in the end, this demonstrates what this blog has been about: Revealing the truth for the aid and benefit of those who are in need.

Gavin has given us many things that no one else could.

My greatest appreciation was his revelation that British Israelism was stupid, silly and bunk. That transformed my life for the better, and I will always be especially grateful for that.

Agreed, Kathleen. Surely, common sense and human ...

2016-12-07T06:45:46.161+13:00

Agreed, Kathleen. Surely, common sense and human decency would seem to mandate that there are occasions when agendas should be suspended. We were taught a lot about character and will power in our past shared philosophy, but my how some can be so selective in applying them!

BB

Please. Have a little compassion here and take you...

2016-12-07T06:13:05.944+13:00

Please. Have a little compassion here and take your mud slinging off site. That includes you, Tom Mahon. What kind of man suggests that God is avenging him by giving someone a fatal illness. Please, everyone involved in this (including you, Minimalist, about your poor experiences with medical insurance) do a little self-policing for once and remove your comments. This ought to be a place where friends can say goodbye to Gavin.