Herbert W Armstrong - the propaganda technique used for failed prophecies
Herbert W Armstrong founded the Radio Church of God in 1934 - later to become Worldwide Church of God. He made prophetic statements in the first year of operation and they were a regular part of The Plain Truth magazine. Prophecy was to be a big part of his plans. A clever technique was developed by Armstrong to explain away the many prophetic failures that came to exist. Also adopted by offshoots like Restored Church of God, United Church of God , Philadelphia church of God and others who still operate today. The propaganda tool I inform you about had limited use in other churches, but developed into an artform by these worldwide churches because of the big number of Armstrong’s failed prophecies. Thus, a most interesting analysis is possible of the method Armstrong’s church responded to his many prophetic failures. We gain valuable insights into their behavior and, most importantly, their credibility and moral standing. Please read here .