Honor Academy

Two Fruits of the HA: Pride and Despair

Let’s talk some more about Dave’s post that I highlighted here. Take a quick read to refresh your memory. When it’s all said and done, this way of living is just more works, more flesh, more striving dressed up to look like Christian spirituality. And it results in more pride for the successful and more despair […]

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Pillars of the Honor Academy

According to the handbook, there are 4 Honor Academy pillars. They are: VisionDiscplineWisdomLeadership I would certainly agree that these are emphasized throughout the year. However, when its all said and done, you are left with something very different. I submit to you that the actual pillars of the Honor Academy are: FearGuiltShameArrogance How can I

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Is Teen Mania a Cult? Part 2

This is part 2 in examining the characteristics of a cult in relation to the Honor Academy as listed by the International Cultic Studies Association. My comments are in italics. ‪ – The leadership dictates, sometimes in great detail, how members should think, act, and feel (for example, members must get permission to date, change jobs,

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Is Teen Mania a Cult? Part 3

This is part 3 in examining the list of cult characteristics from the International Cultic Studies Association and how it relates to the Honor Academy internship. – The group teaches or implies that its supposedly exalted ends justify whatever means it deems necessary. This may result in members’ participating in behaviors or activities they would have considered

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