Category: Tactics Commentary

(English Version) Warning Post to the Sterling Communities and Surrounding Areas July 8, 2019

The Calvary Temple Cult located in Sterling, VA, puts on five “free” sports and cheer camps each year over a two-week period. They tout themselves as “Christian” yet their leader, Star Robert Scott, along with other members are currently under an active four-plus year investigation by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office for allegations of CHILD … Continue reading (English Version) Warning Post to the Sterling Communities and Surrounding Areas July 8, 2019 →

Guests Speak Special Edition: Crusading Bloggers (6/3/19)

Today, the Washington Post published a new article by Sarah Stankorb with the long, but enticing title, The Crusading Bloggers Exposing Abuse in Protestant Churches - No one was paying attention — until these armchair investigators came along. Being a "Crusading Blogger" myself, you can imagine my interest when I saw the link in my Facebook … Continue reading Guests Speak Special Edition: Crusading Bloggers (6/3/19) →

Deception 2.0 (11/12/2014)

Huh. I just conducted a quick Google search prior to writing this piece based on Tactics’ opening sentence: “All good liars know you must be believable.” Google delivered no less than 1,010,000 results. I only checked out a few, all from reputable sources. I provided the first three links for you…interesting reads: Top Ten Secrets … Continue reading Deception 2.0 (11/12/2014) →

Kevin O’Connor Trial Update

The criminal trial for Kevin O'Connor, scheduled for April 29, 2019, has been rescheduled for January 6, 2020. O'Connor, former deacon at Calvary Temple in Sterling, VA, and still a member of the church, was indicted August 13, 2018, on seven sexual assault-related charges. These charges were two counts of aggravated sexual battery by force, threat … Continue reading Kevin O’Connor Trial Update →

How to Tell if Pastor is a False Teacher/Prophet (11/10/14)

There are definitely some Tactics’ posts where I find myself pondering how to approach my commentary. Just where do I start with a post that contains one quote, has a link to one video (now removed for violating You Tube’s terms of service), and concludes with Scripture? Regardless, let’s look at the opening quote: “If … Continue reading How to Tell if Pastor is a False Teacher/Prophet (11/10/14) →

False Teachers Foretold (11/6/14)

Potentially unsafe groups or leaders "come off very nice at first, they go for vulnerable people who are looking for answers, lonely, what you'd call 'normal people.' They're very good at what they do and can get people to believe anything. You might think you'd never get taken in, but don't bet on it. " … Continue reading False Teachers Foretold (11/6/14) →

The Wizard Revealed (11/1/14)

Hello! Long time, no post. I have mulled over this particular Tactic’s post for far too long. Tactics writes: Many have tried to do pastor’s bidding – to be restored to their families. They come and go with more burdens placed upon them. His judgments are capricious, unknowable, unjust. He stands in the pulpit, protesting … Continue reading The Wizard Revealed (11/1/14) →