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In Reply to: Re: History posted by goth88 on October 08, 2002 at 21:32:45:
That is exactly what it was, blackmail. Be nice with us and you can get to see your kids, get birthday pictures, etc. And most grandparents who had never seen their grandkids didn't care that much about the doctrines. They just wanted to see their kids. Some who did not go for the compromise don't get to see their loved ones. An example is Dr Richard in France, an "ennemy". the Family is supposed to be neutral and does not interfere with the relatinship of members with their loved ones but it just isn't so. There is a lot of pressure. During the last get-together at Joseph's house my wife got on Miguel's case for compromising with the Family. His daughter Sharon is married with Gary. On the other hand they get to see their kids, there is a relationship, they show that they love them, they will be there for them. It must be very hard. I am glad I never had to face a situation like that. The ex-members could unite and deal with the Family from a position of strength, but there has not been a sign of such coming together to become a force. Sam Ajemian
