A Birthday letter to Pastor Isaac Noriega, born on August 28th, 1942.
Brother Isaac,
As another year marks your existence on this earth, we find ourselves compelled to reach out, not to congratulate or commend, but to communicate a sentiment that has long been brewing in the hearts of many.
You may recall the days when we, under your influence, once called you our Pastor and leader. However, those days have faded into the annals of our past, only to be replaced by a new dawn of clarity, resilience, and newfound strength. Leaving behind the confines of your teachings and influence, many of us have found not only the will to rebuild but also the strength to flourish beyond the walls of your church.
While you continue to reside within the bounds of a walled and isolated church, one of your own making, filled with illusions and carefully orchestrated realities, and with your own ministry leaders afraid to challenge you with the truth, the world outside has been evolving and flourishing. This letter is not to incite or belittle but rather to inform and enlighten. The harm inflicted upon a multitude of families families, the faiths that were manipulated, the souls that were crushed, the pain and agony inflicted, and the lives that were impacted are testament to the trials we underwent. But from these trials, a new strength has been forged.
Life has taught us that genuine leaders uplift and empower, illuminating the path towards enlightenment, love, and community. Our journey away from your fold has been a testament to the strength of the human spirit, our capacity for love, understanding, and the innate desire to seek genuine connections and purpose.
We were taught all of our lives that your character and behavior towards us was simply a "rough exterior" and "straightforward honesty" that is sometimes misunderstood.
The late Pastor Stephen Francis stated that you are "a man who does not hide his feelings, a man who will tell you things without covering up. Often, it has caused people to stumble and to sever their friendship, but when you see the quality of his life, his love for the Word, then you realize that he says it for our own good."
We were taught that your brutal honesty was evident by your love for the Word. We were taught that it was for our own good. However, it was not brutal honesty. It was anger, hate and lack of empathy for your flock under the guise of being honest and straightforward.
Brother Francis was right, your behavior has caused people to stumble and sever friendships.
But we learned that we do not have to put up with this abusive behavior. We learned we do not have to live with a leader who has a relentless focus on putting down his flock, degrading their self worth in order to control them, under the guise of loving the Word. We learned we could be free from your oppression, and as a result, we could grow, flourish and move past the trauma we experienced under your abusive and controlling ministry.
So we thank you for what your brutal character and legacy taught us. It taught us that this is not what a real pastor and shepherd looks like. It taught us that this is not what God's love looks like. It taught us that how you act and how you treat your flock is the exact opposite of how Jesus wanted us to treat each other. Your behavior is a perfect example of how the Pharisees behaved and treated others, which is ironic, given how much you have railed against them. You have become the very thing you preached against for so many decades.
In your solitude, surrounded by those church walls, we hope this day gives you a moment of introspection. A moment to reflect upon the paths taken, the choices made, and the lives affected. Perhaps one day, you'll find the strength to step out of that church and into a world that's evolved beyond your teachings. Until then, know that we have risen, grown stronger, and rebuilt with a resilience that was once underestimated. Our work is just getting started, just as the golden dawning of the sun, rising into a new day and chapter, from the ashes of darkness.
Happy Birthday,
Former GDT Members
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Ismaels theophany — August 26, 2023#
I’m amazed Peter and Nate have not changed there birthdays to have the same one as his. They already all share there the same anniversary. Hope you suffer on this day knowing your all alone and will be for the rest of your life. I hope and pray your bday is as miserable as you have made the people during your rain
La elegida — August 26, 2023#
Un año mas que estas mas serca de desaparecer de esta Tierra, un año mas, de dinero acumulado, un año mas que mas personas salieron de tu control , (ALELUYA) Nadie te ama, solo estas rodeado de Gente ambisiosa de poder y de dinero, ni Tus propios hijos te soportan, Cuando pensamos en ti es como pensar en una bestia maldita que destruye todo lo que se le atravieza… La gente que te alaga no es sincera, te temen porque eres malo…. Nuestro festejo será cuando ya no estes contaminando esta tierra. Has hecho mucho daño y lo sigues haciendo.. Grasias a nuestro Padre Celestial, que El si cuida de nosotros, amen.
Gosen — August 26, 2023#
Ismael: Let my people go!!
Saved By Grace — August 26, 2023#
Looking back Growing up Golden Dawn was all about “praise and reinforcement “. For a child or a growing teen this is healthy. When it’s received from the parents for doing good in school to learning how to ride a bike. From a coach for scoring a touchdown or showing sportsmanship after a loss. A young girl winning an art competition etc etc all very healthy for growth mentality and spiritually. However, in GoldenDawn, there would be shame and guilt attached to any of these activities. At best kept secret from Isaac So what do I mean by praise and reinforcement being bad? Because in GD It’s all geared and centered around Isaac who plays God. kids see parents who raised their kids to follow the rules to be in good standing..the kids grow up learning to keep everything a secret not centered in GD or Isaac we grow unknowingly worshipping Isaac…as we get older. We then hide anything not centered on GD a secret. It’s all in fear of this evil man who made you think he speaks for God.
Saved By Grace — August 26, 2023#
oops …almost forgot Happy Birthday Brother Isaac
Saved By Grace — August 26, 2023#
Thoughts on the Birthday Boy: listening to recordings of Isaac warms my heart in that his reign of terror is coming to an end. His speech is similar to President Biden giving a lecture. their is a downside though Historically with high control narcissistic men like Isaac They require/ demand more worship and commitment as they mentally deteriorate. Sadly I believe his recent diminishing popularity with the youth will cause more oppression. This will open some eyes but also create more idolatry towards him as well. Anywho.. we are still praying God brings him to his knees to repent for his pride, power and the way he has placed himself above the family structure. Remember the pastor/shepherd is not above the home. The parents are. They answer to God not the church.
Brother Berean — August 26, 2023#
Exodus 20:4-5 says, “Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth…..Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them.” …… “To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize,”
Brother Berean — August 26, 2023#
Happy Birthday to our golden calf
Jonathan Gutierrez — August 26, 2023#
Happy Birthday, you were the closest thing to a father I ever had!!
Disfras — August 26, 2023#
Peter y Nathanael.. Los peluqueros mas barberos!!!!
Fantasma — August 26, 2023#
Tu Madre cuando quedo embarazada de ti, al primero que le tienen que avisar: Issac, Naces, El primero para avisar: issac, Escoge tu nombre, Issac (en la mayoria de los casos).. Eres bebe te golpean para quebrar tu espiritu al mando y gusto de issac, que no molestes durante sus lecturas biblicas,….cumples 4 añitos, al coro de niños vigilado por las camaras de issac, te va a vigilar que no te salgas del comportamiento permitido. Cumples 5 a la escuela dominical con " maestros" familiares de Issac o algunos del ministerio 6 años, entras a la escuela de la Iglesia y te adoctrinan hasta las orejas… y te preparan para obedece en silencio 12 años te bautisa Issac o su hijo, 18 te graduas de la “escuelita” si eres hombre te consigue trabajo Issac con algunos de sus hombres, si eres mujer a limpiar casas o a ayudar voluntariamente en la escuelita…quieres comprar carro.. llamale, quieres agarrar un cel. llamale, Te quieres casar llamale y dile quien te gusta…el ya te dirâ con quien te cases y si no obedeses te arruina tu vida con difamacion y te aparta de toda actividad familiar y de iglesia… Te vas a casar, el escoge quien va a tu cena de compromiso… el es el unico que habla durante toda la ceremonia… La boda ..el escoge tus acompañantes y los cantantes y los padres de ambos novios son invisibles… Te mueres .. el te entierra, Y de pilon la familia dolida le tiene que hacer cena a Issac el dia del entierro… Y TODAVIA QUIEREN FESTEJASR SU CUMPLEAÑOS????
Anonymous — August 26, 2023#
Thought you were dead 💀
Anonymous — August 26, 2023#
I remember going to choir practice and when it was isaacs birthday the requested that everyone give money so they can give it to him for his birthday. As if that man needed more money. But it was Josh Telles way of kissing isaacs butt. So imagine there where 2 choirs. Both filled with 100-120 people. And they expected everyone to give and it had to be more than $20 otherwise they would say you didn’t give enough to someone who gave his whole life for this ministry. So now he has collected an extra $4000 for his birthday plus all the private gifts he got from other yes men and brown nosers.
Happy birthday old man! Hope you finally retire this year like you’ve been lying to the congregation about.
Anonymous — August 26, 2023#
Una pregunta fantasma. Pero esas reglas son solamente para algunos miembros verdad? Porque hay otros miembros “elite” que gozan con otros privilegios. Viviendo una doble vida, fiestas, alcohol, hijastros y relaciones con miembros fuera de su congregacion.
Brother Berean — August 27, 2023#
The Prince is drooling for his crown!.. he can taste it I’m sure. The school and children are his already. He wants the money and souls attached to it.
TGBTG — August 27, 2023#
The kids in the school are literally his think she’s pregnant again. and why wish the old man happy birthday, and why do you guys still after all this time still call him brother issac. that miserable old man does not deserve to be called brother.
Richard — August 27, 2023#
“People like Noriega or Hugo Castillo are accustomed to everyone submitting to their words; they won’t change or repent, they neither want to nor can. Their minds evolved in that direction, following the logic of power; their values align with it. Everything related to power and control is valuable to them. Want to be heard by one of them? You have to show them you’re worthy of being heard. You have to prove you’re at their level. You must show them you’re not afraid, that you can set boundaries, and let them see they can’t treat you any way they want. You’ve matured, you know what you want and what you don’t. These people are used to playing the “older brother” role, deciding for you. Show them you’ve grown, that you decide for your own life, and you’re responsible for your own choices. Solve your own problems, show them you can be independent, responsible, and that you have your own values and preferences. They must respect you, whether they like it or not, and respect and individual rights aren’t subordinate to viewpoints or doctrines. Respect and rights are non-negotiable. These people are used to manipulating and abusing to get their way. They’re used to using people. Want to do them a favor? A birthday gift? Set limits to their abusive intentions, do it smartly. Want these people to stop being abusive? Don’t let them abuse you, set limits. They’re used to speaking, and everyone else trembling in fear. Show them you don’t play their game. Show them that brotherhood for you means respect and consideration of equality, that you have the right to express yourself, be heard, and hold your own opinions that must be respected. Show them you’re a free person, not a slave. What do narcissistic people like Noriega and Castillo fear the most? They fear reality, truth, your humanity. They fear empathetic, observant, rational people. That’s why their only hope is to subdue everything and everyone. They fear your words, being exposed, their fears and insecurities being uncovered, and their demons being revealed and evidenced.”
Fantasma — August 27, 2023#
Respuesta para ANONYMOUS: Si, estas reglas son para los hnitos humildes, porque todos los que lo siguieron de California cuando comenzó la iglesia, todos sus com- pañeros de las gangas lo siguieron cuando les avisó que hiba a abrir una Iglesia, se vinieron, y ellos son los que viven asi, ( doble vida) como lo conosen muy bien, no le hacen caso a sus reglas, Una vez alguien oyo a Issac y a Juan Chacon discutiendo antes del servicio, y se decian uno al otro: " tu me expones en publico y yo tambien a ti"… Esos ANTIGUOS amigos que lo siguieron se saben sus secretos… Y son los que tienen hechada a perder la iglesia, los hijos y alli vienen los nietos .. noriegas, Chacon, malenas, Gutierrez,… Mañosos.
Brother Berean — August 27, 2023#
TRAUMA BONDING : Is why his slaves are wishing him a happy birthday.. A trauma bond is when a person forms a deep emotional attachment with someone that causes them harm. It often develops from a repeated cycle of abuse and positive reinforcement. When this occurs between partners, this is a trauma-bonded relationship.
Anonymous — August 27, 2023#
Exacto Fantasma! Esos mañosos , doble vida aprovechandose de toda esa gente humilde. Quisa mañana le mando unas fotografías a hermano Isaac como regalito de cumpleaños de algunos de sus miembros “elite” jajaja
Aurora — August 27, 2023#
My BIRTHDAY WISH for Ishmael Noriega is that he would REPENT and ask for FORGIVENESS. for all he has done to GODS Children and what he continues to do to those that are being held captive in his controlling ways .this man has A-LOT of BLOOD IN HIS HANDS .I don’t wish BAD on anyone at GD .nor do I have and jealousy towards those people. I am very much a FREE Child of GOD .I ask my LORD and Savior( NOT A MAN ) that he set those poor mind controlled people FREE AND I MEAN FREE From Ishmael and his MINI ME’s !!! I am a former SLAVE to this CRAZY MAN . AND I KNOW HE IS CRAZY BECAUSE HIS FAMILY I MET 50 years ago TOLD ME HE WAS .and by the life he lives right now I can see his craziness has only progressed.THANK YOU for BRINGING this to a full attention it has to be told .GD WAKE UP leave him and his MINI ME’s let them fend for themselves. FREE from SLAVERY
Happy n Free — August 27, 2023#
Our grandparents bought.. Then our parents families were turn apart by Isaac’s shunning mandates..then the 90s babies forced to Isaac’s school.. Everyone who has/had a dream or goal to fulfill what God put inside us as individuals is gone and separated from family.. those that stayed also wanted to leave but through “LEARNED HELPLESSNESS” they sell out to a man and his empire. In psychology, “learned helplessness” is a state that occurs after a person is in a stressful situation repeatedly. They come to believe that they are unable to control or change the situation, so they do not try — even when opportunities for change become available. I used to ask my mom why she stayed after she told me she hated the way Isaac treated her mental health as a sin and refused to let her get professional help and medical advice.. She always said when “so and so grows up” Or “when so and so passes away” All those scenarios came and gone and now she’s locked in one of Isaac’s little cabins LEARNED HELPLESSNESS. I’m sure she’s worshipping her spiritual husband tonight..as Isaac likes to call his widows spiritual wives.
Alarmante — August 28, 2023#
Issac Tengo una’s preguntas para tI: Que sientes cuando humillas a la gente en publico? Que sientes cuando le hablas mal a un hijo de su propio padre ? Y cuando le hablas mal al padre de su propio hijo, ? en ambos casos a espaldas de cada uno.( Sembrando discordias) Y cuando hablas por telefono con otros ministros y los pones unos contra otros? Y cuando maltratas a las solteronas y a las vuidas? Y cuando se acumulas más dinero que no lo ganaste tu con trabajo y sudor? Y cuando amenasas a los jovenes y Les obligas a trabajar en tus ambisiosos proyectos? Y cuando difamas con la nota mas alta de odio a los que logran escapar de tus garras? Cuando mientes a la gente como si nada, es el pan de cada dia para tI… que sientes? Cuantas pildoras tienes que tomar para dormir?? Y porque pusiste ventanas de hacerco en todas Tus casas ? De que temes?? No enseñas que DIOS nos protege? Creo que la PALABRA de DIOS condena cada uno de tus actos,!!! consideralo antes que te mueras..
Politico — August 28, 2023#
Richard: En Mexico hay algunos predicadores que se han apantayado con el espejismo de Golden Dawn, no nomas Hugo, por Centro america y Mexico hay algunos pastores simples de corazon, que han querido imitar El operandis de aca .. ( lamento tanto por la pobre gente). Pero escuché una historia buenisimo de este hombre de la Capital Mexicana de apellido OLIVARES, parientes de las Alvarado de Tucson…Este individuo se pasaba una’s vacaciones de hasta 3 meses aca, en Tucson ,sin trabajar ni nada el y su esposa… suficiente tiempo para aprender las mañas de GD… Pero resulta que cuando regresó a su Iglesia en Mexico y quizo poner mano dura a la congregacion que segun el era pastor…. que Crees?? LO MANDARON A LA FREGADA!!! Jajajaja .. La Iglesia lo hecho a la Calle… Si señor!!! Y como Buen BAQUETON, sigue tratando de levantar otra Iglesia.. Pero desafortunadamente hay Iglesias que hasta hoy sufren los cuernos de esta bestia opresiva, con estos pastores mal influenciados.. y tienen a la gente sufriendo.
Mason hands — August 28, 2023#
I hope he chokes on a tooth
Mason hands — August 28, 2023#
God does not forgive blasphemous behavior against his men who are Holy Ghost filled and blasting the truth to those who have wandered into sin! But Brother Isaac will forgive you. It’s obvious you miss us here at GoldenDawn. The Real Mason hands!!
See you soon — August 28, 2023#
Dear Isaac Noriega, This letter is not to celebrate you or to wish you a happy birthday. It’s simply to tell you that I attended your church for many years. And I was at one point so afraid of you. So afraid of displeasing you. So afraid to mess up. So afraid of the deacons checking the way I dressed. Always afraid of “getting that call from the ministry”. And so afraid of losing my family along the way if I ever fell into your blacklist. I was in constant fear of you. And I would disguise it as just “living the word”. And not causing any problems. Just so I would be accepted and fit in and not stand out as a rebel. But once I realized who saved me, who died for my sins, who loved me enough to wash my guilt away. When I realized who covers me with His blood It was so enlightening to me how that fear of displeasing you left me completely! It opened my eyes to true freedom. Freedom from sin and freedom from fear. The fear of you. I’m here to tell you that you and your hurtful preachings only confused me. And blinded me to the true gospel. But I’m also here to tell you that IM FREE!! And one of my prayers is that I run into you one day and tell you that I’m no longer afraid of your hateful stare you used to give me. Or scream. Or how you slandered me with family members and friends. I can look back and laugh now, I have rebuilt and risen from a dark place.God has not left me. On the contrary. I forgive you. For the pain you have caused separating my family and my friends. Knowing I might never ever be able to see them, hug them, or even talk to them ever again. But one thing I know for sure is Gods righteous judgment is falling on you. I forgive you but I’m eager for justice. All the harm you have caused WILL haunt you and WILL come back to you. Gods word does not fail. Till we meet.
Libres y felises — August 29, 2023#
Miembros de GD . Los invitamos a tener la maravilosa experiencia de decir La verdad. No tema, sientan LA Hermosa experiencia de decir la verdad , lo que Issac a dañado en su persona y en sus familias… Asi como el comentario Este pasado expresan la UNICA verdad de la situacion,.. Tengan el alivio de decir la verdad y paren de mentir a otros y mentirse uds mismos, Es extremadamente maravilloso!!! Y lo mejor no estan pecado por decir La verdad!!!
Luz — September 1, 2023#
Mason hands.. Donde esta El hombre lleno del Espiritu Santo?? No lo veo. Veo a uno, lleno de odio y amor al dinero, lleno de mentiras y discordias, destrullendo cada familia. Pisoteando a los hijos de DIOS . Y no nesecitamos El perdon de nadie ya tenemos El Unico perdon del que murio en la Cruz por nosotros. Y nos hizo LIBRES Y MUUUY FELISES. 😉
Anonymous — September 1, 2023#
Prince Harry’s bestie aka Porn Star getting married tonight. Congrats 😂
David Alcantar — December 12, 2023#
My birthday wish for him….Isaac loves to say that the natural reflects the spiritual…and it does to a certain extent..but here is a man that since he was thirty five has relentlessly worked to make his life as comfortable and complete at the expense of others…That being said ..he has never ever had a realistic view of life and cannot.. because he is color blind…he can never or has ever seen the world around him in a real sense..he can’t…that’s why he will argue with you and tell you are wrong…when in fact he is…and then turn around and tell you that in the day of judgement you will see he was right… He has said that to me…over trivial things we disagreed about…maybe before he dies that little third prism in his eye will light up…
Will — February 19, 2025#
Disculpa podrias aclarar un poco mas este comentario gracias