By Aiki Kato, 16
(Second-generation member of the Family International)

All I can utter is the word, WHAT?!?!?!? What is going on with this world? Why is it that when people try to help the world, they get persecuted? Well, I assume that’s just to prove the Bible, where it says, “All that live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.” At least that’s the only thing I can come up with, for you trying to tear down what we live for.

I’m asking all you disgruntled former members–who I love only because it says to “love your enemies and do good to those that hate you”– to do yourself a favor and take a good look at your life and see where it’s headed. What do you think will happen in the long run? What’s the point?

Why don’t you try doing something that’s going to benefit mankind in some way? And if you can’t humble yourself enough to do that, then at least do something worthwhile with your time and leave those of us who are trying to help others alone!!! For God’s sake!!! And to those of you who are harboring some kind of bitterness, I ask, “Is this really going to help you feel better?” Why don’t you just get on with your life and at least do something constructive rather than DEstructive!!! I don’t know when you were abused but I definitely wasn’t. Sure, I might just blame the Family for not making me Einstein, but I am in no way ashamed of my education!! For the entire16 years of my life, I was brought up in love and that’s all I want to live for. I found something that I want to live for and I hope someday that you can find something half decent as well. Of course, God’s given us the majesty of choice, but let’s do Him a favor and make it a choice we know He’ll be proud of!!

I, for one, would not want the ‘wrath of God’ on my head for doing something that wouldn’t please Him. I mean, you just might…DEFINITELY have to give an account for what you did in your life!! Doesn’t that thought put some fear of God in you, in the least??? Personally, I’m going to be sticking around here for a while because this is where I know that God wants me to be.

May we all someday find a profession that not only we, but humanity in general, will be glad for. SO FORGET THE PAST AND GET ON WITH YOUR LIVES!!

And to all you former members who have moved on with your lives, I respect your decisions and I’m wishing you the best.

Sincerely yours,
Aiki Kato.