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| − | "'''Selah'''" describes secrecy, or the practice of being secretive. Selah is a Hebrew word of disputed meaning that appears in the book of Psalms in the [[:Category:Bible|Bible]]. A common theory regarding the word's meaning is that it denotes a silent pause before or during the sung portion of a psalm or hymn. From this understood meaning of "silence", | + | "'''Selah'''" describes secrecy, or the practice of being secretive. Selah is a Hebrew word of disputed meaning that appears in the book of Psalms in the [[:Category:Bible|Bible]]. A common theory regarding the word's meaning is that it denotes a silent pause before or during the sung portion of a psalm or hymn. From this understood meaning of "silence", [[The Family]]'s use of "selah" as a code word for something secret or classified developed. |
There are many layers of [[:Category:Secrecy|secrecy]] wrapping and protecting the core [[:Category:Leaders|leadership]]. Some examples of "selah" practice: | There are many layers of [[:Category:Secrecy|secrecy]] wrapping and protecting the core [[:Category:Leaders|leadership]]. Some examples of "selah" practice: | ||
*[[Disciple]]s were given "[[Bible name]]s" and not allowed to know each other's "[[System name]]s", so as to be able to answer authorities and accusers in honest ignorance. | *[[Disciple]]s were given "[[Bible name]]s" and not allowed to know each other's "[[System name]]s", so as to be able to answer authorities and accusers in honest ignorance. | ||
| − | *The group's policy of not disclosing what their true beliefs are, in order to avoid "[[persecution]]". | + | *The group's [[deceivers yet true|policy]] of not disclosing what their true beliefs are, in order to avoid "[[persecution]]". Former members have frequently accused The Family of showing outsiders a façade, while leading different lives and adhering to often radically different beliefs on the inside. |
*[[World Services]] (WS) units which handle publications and finances and operate in secrecy, even from most other group members. | *[[World Services]] (WS) units which handle publications and finances and operate in secrecy, even from most other group members. | ||
Revision as of 01:13, 4 May 2006
"Selah" describes secrecy, or the practice of being secretive. Selah is a Hebrew word of disputed meaning that appears in the book of Psalms in the Bible. A common theory regarding the word's meaning is that it denotes a silent pause before or during the sung portion of a psalm or hymn. From this understood meaning of "silence", The Family's use of "selah" as a code word for something secret or classified developed.
There are many layers of secrecy wrapping and protecting the core leadership. Some examples of "selah" practice:
- Disciples were given "Bible names" and not allowed to know each other's "System names", so as to be able to answer authorities and accusers in honest ignorance.
- The group's policy of not disclosing what their true beliefs are, in order to avoid "persecution". Former members have frequently accused The Family of showing outsiders a façade, while leading different lives and adhering to often radically different beliefs on the inside.
- World Services (WS) units which handle publications and finances and operate in secrecy, even from most other group members.
Usage examples
- "Don't tell anyone at the other home our address. It's selah."
- "Every night, someone should burn the selah trash."
