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... Church leadership even calls its school "world-class," but they refuse to admit they have implemented Outcome-Based Education! Most don't even know what OBE is! Leadership made the teachers go to some teacher training through LifeWay Ministries. LifeWay supposedly trains them to "integrate a biblical perspective" into the secular curriculum. The approach is based upon a fuzzy book called Kingdom Education written by Glen Schultz. (Do you know anything about LifeWay Ministries? Have you ever read Kingdom Education?) Biblical integration sounds good, but the secular books ... article on" Marching to Global Solidarity" I like the way you are tying the emergent church into the other social, economic, and political aspects of the so-called "New World Order." The church growth movement, in general, seems to be mass producing Christians. Scriptures, however, give me no indication of such a massive widespread revival. Just the opposite. We are warned that many will come in the name of Jesus, but who will be false prophets, who will prop up a counterfeit Christianity. It ...

... Tolkien is deception of the worse sort. Blasphemy! Yet Lewis' and Tolkien's books are not much better; for they have helped build acceptance of more obvious paganism ala Harry Potter books, etc. That Potter is another avatar-false Christ in the world is accurate and biblically prophetic of this Time of the Gentiles. These avatar-false Christ's are everywhere today. In all manner of media as referenced above. Even at websites involving children's cold cereal products, etc. Even many of their toy character dolls and cartoon characters, etc. Though ... Your comments Harry Potter Harry's Last Battles& Rowling's Beliefs Deathly Hallows, 2007 The Deadly Magic of Potter Movies-- Not just fantasy! Order of the Phoenix Marketing the occult: Harry's impact on "Christian" values Previous Potter comments: Harry 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Index to all our Harry Potter articles Home Articles From Katie: You are all paranoid! I am a VERY passionate catholic and all of the things you believe are sign of an occult are ...

... God's purposes in discipling the nations for Jesus Christ." WEA Secretary General.. offers challenges to evangelicals: "In his farewell letter to members of the World Evangelical Alliance, outgoing General Secretary Gary Edmonds stresses three things for Evangelical Christians to concentrate on based on three biblical tenets of the faith..'First, it is important that we embrace the truths affirming that the local church is God's sustaining instrument of transformation in society, that the gospel of Jesus Christ through an equipped people is to touch and transform the whole of life, ... live and proclaim the Good News of Jesus in their communities. WEA is a network of churches in 127 nations that have each formed an evangelical alliance and over 100 international organizations joining together to give a worldwide identity, voice and platform to more than 420 million evangelical Christians. Seeking holiness, justice and renewal at every level of society- individual, family, community and culture, God is glorified and the nations of the earth are forever transformed. "Christians from ten countries met in London in 1846 for the purpose of launching ...

... 2003 Home| Articles| Victory| Church Index Agape Press reported in a September 15th article that George Barna, founder of Barna Research Group, a Christian marketing research company, says: "The church in America is largely ineffective because most believers have not adopted a biblical worldview." (No kidding…) Writing about Barna's new book entitled:'Think Like Jesus', Allie Martin, goes on to say "…Barna asserts that most born-again Christians do not live their lives in ways that are distinctly different from how nonbelievers live ... CONFESSIONS OF A FACILITATOR By Paul Proctor- September 24, 2003 Home| Articles| Victory| Church Index Agape Press reported in a September 15th article that George Barna, founder of Barna Research Group, a Christian marketing research company, says: "The church in America is largely ineffective because most believers have not adopted a biblical worldview." (No kidding…) Writing about Barna's new book entitled:'Think Like Jesus', Allie Martin, goes on to say "…Barna asserts that most born-again Christians do not live ...

... Christ International and Ralph Winter, founder of the U.S. Center for World Mission and editor of the Perspectives on the World Christian Movement curriculum (which has taught dominionism to an entire generation of missionaries), have been among the chief architects of this movement.12 Dominionism supplants biblical evangelism "The Church must grow past the'Gospel of Salvation' message and understand that it is only when we begin to implement the principles of the'Gospel of the kingdom' that we will really begin to see change in lives and cities and nations ... Dominionism and the Rise of Christian Imperialism By Sarah Leslie Discernment Research Group What is Transformation? Global Day of Prayer Home "Conspiracy theorizing about the Christian Right's supposedly "secret" agenda involves highlighting the hate-mongering and bizarre ideas of a handful of Christian Right players while neglecting the broad popularity of dominion theology." Sara Diamond, "Dominion Theology: The Truth About the Christian Right's Bid for Power,"1 "American churches are to a large degree defined by what they choose to rebel against. The Christian right has set ...

... The Re-Imagining Conference described below illustrates many of the subtle and seductive strategies now used in the emerging or postmodern church to undermine Biblical faith and values. Be alert to them! The popularity of The Shack fits right in! A Twist of Faith- Chapter 2 HOLY is His Name or Sacred and perfect am I Skip down to Re-Imagining God, Thomas Merton, Sophia, Chi energy, Sacred circle Chapter 1 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter10 Home "I found god in myself, and ... the same "Universal Consciousness" or sacred source of life. No need for the cross if each person is already made sacred through union with a cosmic god, I thought as I put it back. I picked up another book, Thomas Merton's Ways of the Christian Mystics, and flipped through its miniature pages. Published by Shambala, a prolific producer of occult literature, it told of a "sacred journey" with "origins in prehistoric religious cultures and myths." Myths instead of truth? I felt sad but not ...

... targeted a general audience but also spent some time and money courting church groups and religious organizations. Many believe Lewis' Narnia series includes Christian allusions." Together with the constant bombardment of pagan or Wiccan allusions, those supposed "Christian allusions" distort rather than demonstrate Biblical truth. See How mysticism is changing the Church CS Lewis Conference:" .. Aslan was deliberately played down slightly because it gave him more power and pathos than if he had come across as a very strong, omnipotent character.. Another person asked why the children argued ... Narnia Part 2 Part 3 Home Articles May 2006 Walden Media Entering'New Phase': "Walden and partner Walt Disney Co. targeted a general audience but also spent some time and money courting church groups and religious organizations. Many believe Lewis' Narnia series includes Christian allusions." Together with the constant bombardment of pagan or Wiccan allusions, those supposed "Christian allusions" distort rather than demonstrate Biblical truth. See How mysticism is changing the Church CS Lewis Conference:" .. Aslan was deliberately played down slightly because it gave ...

... Part 4: A Covenant for Civility The New Global Civility* http://herescope.blogspot.com April 5, 2010 Index to articles by Discernment Group Home A New Order of the Third Way "The promised land, of course, suggests the third dimension of the biblical narrative: the peace-making kingdom celebrated by all the prophets, especially Isaiah. As we considered earlier, the narrative begins with the longing for a literal homeland — first, for Abraham, a home outside the Sumerian Empire, and later, under Moses, a ... honey' becomes a society in which justice flows like water. This new society or kingdom is also described as a new era — a new time of shalom, harmony, social equity, prosperity, and safety."-Brian McLaren, A New Kind of Christianity, p. 132-33. This is getting to be a regular event! Yet another broad ecumenical coalition has gathered together to sign yet another "covenant" for "common ground" and "civility." The Discernment Research Group warned over a year ago that ...

... the challenges that reach beyond national boundaries. During the discussion afterward, nobody asked who would guide this collective global brain. Even if it were possible, what forces might such concentrated power unleash? Nor did anyone mention that this envisioned global consensus contradicts historical evidence, biblical truth, and human nature. The Bible gives some alarming glimpses of a one-world government where the Antichrist reigns as god. In it, Satan will unleash unimaginable evils and wield absolute control over its citizens: "He also forced everyone, small and great, ... and experiences that once gave these teachings life and effectiveness."3 Revival of what techniques? Transcendental meditation, yoga, mantras, Tantric exercises? Global education in public schools is the primary platform for this shift in consciousness. In The New Age Masquerade (a Christian book well worth reading), Eric Buehrer exposes the search for a "world-core curriculum" which supposedly will prepare students for a "peaceful and cooperative existence among the human species on this planet."4 Apparently, Dr. Gordon Cawelti, the executive director ...

... some of the prominent writers and philosophers of the time: Emanuel Swedenborg, Franz Anton Mesmer, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Phineas Parkhurst Quimby, and Warren Felt Evans.. "During the 18th century, Emanuel Swedenborg offered spiritual interpretations based on his metaphysical thought in place of classic Biblical interpretations. Mary Baker Eddy and Christian Science would similarly make their own interpretations while relying heavily on Swedenborg's metaphysical ideas. These interpretations were obtained as a result of his communications with supernatural beings [demonic] and were numerous enough to fill several volumes. Two important ... Quotes and Excerpts "NEW THOUGHT"- Its Roots and Branches Roots: Ancient Mystery Religions, Kabbalah, Gnosticism, Rosicrucianism, Swedenborg, Theosophy, Hermetic magic .. Branches: Unity Church, Christian Science, Divine Science, Science of Mind, Word of Faith, Oprah Winfrey& New Spirituality Related: Secret societies, Freemasons .. Note: Since these occult pathways are fast merging with contemporary "Christianity," we need to recognize and reject them-- and be prepared to warn others. While the masses mock God's Truth ...

... any earthly treasure. Twelve centuries later, dark clouds shrouded Europe. During the Middle Ages, the "common people" could neither own nor read the Latin Bible. So when John Wycliffe's first English Bible became available around 1390, a virtual war on Biblical Christianity began. In the years ahead, thousands of faithful martyrs were tortured and killed by Europe's corrupt Catholic hierarchy for owning the new Bible and spreading God's Word. For example: In 1413, John Oldcastle was hanged and burned in Wales. His sin? ... by the truths he found in his new Bible! "Do with me what ye will," he told his executioners. "Though ye judge my body.. ye can do no harm to my soul.. I will stand [true to His Word] to the very death by the grace of my God."[1] "The established'church' in Bohemia, accused John Hus of heresy for teaching God's Word. "Tried" and found guilty in 1415, he was mocked by the crowd and led naked ...

... [Even if you're not "born again" into His family?] Colbert: "If you ask Jesus to come into your life, will he?" Rick Warren: "Absolutely. [Even if you've never been convicted of sins, learned about the Biblical Jesus, repented, or heard the true whole Gospel?] This preview was prompted by the following note from Lighthouse Trails Research Project: January 10, 2006: According to a news story in the January 8th edition of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Rick Warren says ... Rick Warren: Fundamentalism.. "one of the big enemies.." True or not? Steven Colbert Interview: "Are you a fundamentalist preacher?" Rick Warren: "No. A fundamentalist is somebody who stops listening. There are fundamentalist Christians, fundamentalist Jews, fundamentalist Muslism, fundamentalist atheist, fundamentalist Secularist.. Its an attitude that doesn't listen to anyone else." "God get's enjoyment out of watching you be you.[ -speaking to Colbert turns God's Word into jokes] .. When my children were little, ...

... to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned." From Lindy: I just finished reading The Shack two nights ago, and when I was finished I felt very uneasy and upset. All through the book were lies and distortions of biblical truth that I just could not accept. I wanted to thank you for your writing, as I hope people will begin to read more into this book and realize it is not truth, but mere lies and falsehoods. I pray my church does not promote ... of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book." Revelation 22:18-19 But in spite of that, many Christians accept the female "God" of The Shack.One reason is the prevalence of goddess-related themes in entertainment, the media, and video games. Images of goddesses permeate our culture. (We even have "goddess dresses" for sale in department stores. ...

... affects every participant, whether they realize it or not! [See Brainwashing in America] As happened through the homosexual agenda, constant exposure evaporates the shock and disgust of evil. Even those who feel equipped to defend the truth will be pressured to set aside their Biblical "certainties" for the sake of unity. In fact, the ground rules for this dialectic process have already become familiar and normal to believers as well as unbelievers across America. Ponder the effect of these points: show tolerance and appreciation of all contrary views ... Code and The Gospel of Judas and A Twist of Faith, Chapter 7: Temptation? I create my own values! Articles Home While church leaders prompt their followers to see the movie, buy their books, and "engage the culture" through dialogue, many Christians question this strategy. But not author Dan Brown! He welcomes the public controversy. He knows that it fuels a useful global dialogue that gradually pulls the diverse readers toward a new "common ground." "The dialogue is wonderful," he tells us ...

... "king" eliminates "queen" and the word "father" eliminates "mother" so of course you don't want to offend "Her" a bit more than you want to offend "Him" so you combine both of them into a bastardization of the Biblical Concept of God… The time has come to take off the velvet glove with these jokers, and tell people what they are really up to, and this is what they are up to: they are up to the perversion of the text of holy Scriptures. ... Feminism, Inclusive Language, and the NCC Dr. Walter Martin (1928-1989), founder of CRI and the original Bible Answer Man, on "Neutering the Bible" (quoted verbatim; sermon preached in mid-70s): Compiled by Dwayna Litz www.ltwinternational.org Today, the Christian church is in deep and growing apostasy. I am not an alarmist; I am not paranoid on the subject…Today, it is no longer what the Scripture says. It is what the theologians say the Scripture says…. I have learned a long time ago never ...

... Christ." Colossians 2:8-9 Quotes See also Rosicrucianism Emphasis added Kabbalah-- which can be spelled with a K, C or Q-- is an ancient form of Jewish mysticism, which was formalized at the end of the 12th Century. Having turned Biblical truth and history into occult myths and suggestions, it has evolved through the centuries-- blending with gnosticism, theosophy and other occult mysteries-- usually behind closed doors and in secret societies. But these hidden mysteries are now communicated openly through the Internet, ... books and celebrities such as Madonna. Highlighted at Gorbachev's 1997 State of the World Forum, it has drawn followers among the world's elite as well as the stars of Hollywood. We offer you this information, not to build interest in occult arts, but to alert Christians to a deception likely to be promoted in today's thrill-seeking, open-minded, pluralistic atmosphere. Two examples: 1. Kabbalah: "Kabbalah" is a doctrine of esoteric knowledge concerning God and the universe, asserted to have come down as a revelation to the Sages ...

... satanic music.." See the next link: Todd Bentley, C. Peter Wagner and apostolic alignment at the Florida Healing Outpouring: "It was a notable night in Lakeland tonight at the Florida Healing Outpouring. My friend C. Peter Wagner took the stage and explained Biblical apostolic alignment .. Che Ahn, Bill Johnson and John Arnott agreed to provide apostolic oversight and encouragement to Todd. I expect the level of anointing, glory and geographical scope of this outpouring to notably increase after tonight." See Todd Bentley and "The Beautiful ... and Tactics of Satan, Romans 1:22-32 News Topics: Culture Home News Index America's Spiritual Slide Mystical powers promise peace& oneness but deliver war and hate. Yet all are blending and seeping into the various expressions of the Emerging Church. October 2009 Esoteric "Christianity":" ...he explained that the spirit within his soul guided him into all knowledge. When I asked him which spirit it was that had control of his soul, and directly challenged whether or not it was an agent of Satan masquerading as an angel of ...

... "Now we are going to stomp our feet like tom-toms and pray to the Great Spirit." After the ceremony, a mother explained to her confused son, "No, the Great Spirit is not the same as God." [11] Having rejected biblical Christianity, educational "change agents" [12] have realized that some kind of global spirituality is needed to fuel a collective pursuit of global unity. Although Native American spirituality provides the perfect model- and brings the least resistance from concerned parents- any of the world's ... Aldous Huxley Home Index "The purpose of education and the schools is to change the thoughts, feelings and actions of students." [2] Professor Benjamin Bloom, called "Father of Outcome-based Education" "Nations that stick to stale old notions and ideologies [Christianity& absolute Truth?] will falter and fail. So I'm here today to say, America will move forward.. New schools for a new world.. Re-invent- literally start from scratch and reinvent the America school.. Our challenge amounts to nothing less than a revolution in American education ...

... some of the presumed benefits of believing that "God and Jesus" exist. Caught up in these shifting currents and merging values of popular culture, the old religious divisions are dissolving fast. As the new ethic of tolerance and unconditional "respect" grinds away at Biblical obstacles to "common ground," opposites unite and contrary beliefs melt together into a more popular synthesis. As a result, we see new forms of "Christianity" rising all around us-- flexible, evolving models shaped to fit both the global quest ... July 2005 (Updated February 2011) Home| Popular Occultism God's Warnings for our Times "I play Dungeons& Dragons, read comic books, watch Star Wars, play video games, and believe in one of God's great mysteries: evolution. I am also a Christian. These things are not mutually exclusive. Stories are a gift He gave us to entertain, explain, and educate. By telling and glorifying something like magic, we don't teach that it is right. We teach that it is fun." Louis, ...

... In Their Hearts by missionaries Sandy Simpson and Mike Oppenheimer. It illustrates the extent to which Scripture and history are being re-written to accommodate a new body of doctrine for a new global church age. In this particular case there is a multi-pronged attack going on against the biblical names for God which not only substantially erodes the Scriptural foundation, but actually replaces brick and mortar with pagan idols! The authors describe the rise of this heresy from their unique observation point as missionaries to the Pacific Islanders where this has come in like a flood ... The Doctrines of Dominionism: Part 8 Changing God's Name By Discernment Group http://herescope.blogspot.com Index to articles by Discernment Group August 25, 2007 "" It is time that Christians reclaimed the many beautiful names of the One Creator God in native languages instead of falling into Satan's trap and destroying them. We should reclaim those names and wash the dung of corruption off of them instead of giving them up to Satan. We must cast off the corruption that Satan has thrown on the many beautiful names of God in native ...

... motivate extremist individuals and groups to stockpile food, ammunition, and weapons. These teachings also have been linked with the radicalization of domestic extremist individuals and groups in the past, such as violent Christian Identity organizations.." [" Christian Identity" groups do not represent Biblical Christianity, but most people are unaware of the difference.] Rulers and revolutionaries have conspired together since the beginning of civilization. Communism was rooted in conspiracy. Few groups today illustrate it better than Obama's Acorn friends and his "Community Organizing" mentor Saul Alinsky ... failed economy. "Antigovernment conspiracy theories and "end times" prophecies could motivate extremist individuals and groups to stockpile food, ammunition, and weapons. These teachings also have been linked with the radicalization of domestic extremist individuals and groups in the past, such as violent Christian Identity organizations.." [" Christian Identity" groups do not represent Biblical Christianity, but most people are unaware of the difference.] Rulers and revolutionaries have conspired together since the beginning of civilization. Communism was rooted in conspiracy. Few groups today illustrate it ...

... their hearts on eternity with Him. See My High Tower: Seeing the world from His perspective In the end, He used concerned Christians in England and the United States to free America's slaves-- and then to end slavery around the world. Now with as Biblical Christianity wanes and faces all kinds of assaults and distortions, slavery is returning to some parts of the world, especially in animist and Muslim regions of Africa. It is simply one more abhorrent expression of human nature untamed by the kindness of God and power of ... are allowed to own slaves by God. How can God allow this immoral and reprehensible act? Is that justification for slavery today? If not why not, has the morality changed? Is this a case where God gives immoral instructions? Slavery did not end with Christianity, it ended with the Industrial revolution. Check the dates slavery ended for different European countries and you will find that they correspond to during the industrialization of that country. God is not a dictator, Matt. He doesn't tell the world what to do. ...

... his Baptist roots on every point. The evidence is in his 1992 book, Earth in the Balance- Ecology and the Human Spirit. It calls for a "panreligious perspective" that would conform Christianity to the UN vision of social and religious solidarity. The old biblical absolutes simply don ? t fit the new global spirituality needed as a foundation for a new earth-centered ethic. Whether Buddhist, Baha'i, Native American, or "Christian" (the words sound Biblical but the cross is missing), each model for this blended ... Road Less Traveled has become a freeway to global oneness. "Al Gore's celebrated new emphasis on ? religious values ? is as phony as a three-dollar bill.? I truly believe Al Gore is the point man in a campaign to set a fatal trap for America's churches and Christian charities." Joseph Farah, editor of World Net Daily (July 16, 1999). Vice President Gore ? s "faith-friendly" campaign hides beliefs that oppose Christianity and his Baptist roots on every point. The evidence is in his 1992 book, Earth ...

... against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Ephesians 6:12 Part 2 Home Articles Victory Emphasis added Back in the 1920s and 30s, Western missionaries brought the gospel to Korea. The people received it with joy and, by God's grace, Biblical faith spread like fire. The news of their zeal spread to China, and Chinese believers came to visit and learn from them. But everything changed when the Communists took control. By the 1950s, thousands had been killed. Torturous persecution had forced others into ... . Near the village of Gok San, a group of 24 adults and 4 children lived underground in hand-dug tunnels. They were discovered when communist workers built a road near their tunnels. The Christians were pulled out, bound and led before a village crowd for a public "trial" and execution. A guard told them to deny their faith in Jesus "or die." But they refused. A communist officer then ordered the guards to seize the four children and prepare them for hanging. The frightened children clung to their ...

... today are still trying to move the boundaries of His Kingdom. They have redefined God's Word and are fast embracing the latest versions of the old Gnostic quest for secret knowledge (gnosis) and self-actualization, whether through mystical experience or collective imagination. Stamping out faith in Biblical absolutes is central to this transformation. A mind anchored in God's Word won't compromise, but when that anchor is removed, the current of change can carry that mind anywhere. As Jesuit scholastic, Mark Mossa, wrote in his endorsement of Brian McLaren's latest book ... Emerging "Christianity"- Part 3 Who defines the Kingdom of God? A rebuttal to Brian McLaren's book: The Secret Message of Jesus: Uncovering the Truth that Could Change Everything by Berit Kjos- May 2006 Skip down to inclusive kingdom Part 1 Part 2 DaVinci Code vs. the authority of the Bible Home Articles Where is the Kingdom of God? How inclusive is it? Who defines the terms? "What if Jesus' secret message reveals a secret plan?" asks Brian McLaren in his new book, The ...

... as detectives, store clerks reap souls for the Devil, reporters time-travel.. Even reality television is getting swept up in the surreal. .. only'Saving Grace,' a TNT drama about a dissolute police detective..hints at a benevolent, all-powerful God [a postmodern, not Biblical God]. On'The Ghost Whisperer,' Jennifer Love Hewitt plays a woman who helps dead people transition to the Other Side, guiding them to a hazy white light. But otherwise there isn't much of a religious message.. "Ouija boards and séances were ... Suggestion Movie Magic and Unconscious Learning| Brainwashing in America Role-Playing Games& Popular Occultism See also Moral relativism and Cultural Depravity Home News Index Articles "The idea that this world is a playground instead of a battleground has now been accepted in practice by the vast majority of Christians. They are facing Christ and the world.. The'worship' growing out of such a view of life is as far off center as the view itself.." A.W. Tozer, This World- Playground or Battleground? December 2014 Disney goes goofy over mention of ...

... our modern church culture — especially through Earth Day celebrations within the Christian community (See Goddess Earth by Samantha Smith and Dave Hunt's Occult Invasion: The Subtle Seduction of the World and Church). But goddess influence within churches goes beyond Mother Earth and Sophia. The biblical figure of Mary has been erroneously elevated to a goddess status by Roman Catholic theologians. She is known as the Queen of Heaven, Mother of God, Eternal Virgin, Queen of Peace, Our Mother, Lady of the Good Death, Co-mediatrix, and Blessed ... ." — Demetra George, Mysteries of the Dark Moon: The Healing Power of the Dark Goddess, p. 266. Goddess worship is alive and well. Berit Kjos, a good friend and author, relates numerous stories of goddess-inspiration making its way into mainstream Christian culture. In her excellent book, A Twist of Faith, she describes a visit to her husband's prairie hometown, "You probably wouldn't expect to find goddesses in a conservative farming community in North Dakota. I didn't. But one day when visiting my husbands ...

... ecstatic and frenzied" revivals" with signs and wonders, etc. Furthermore, they are dumping old theologies by the truckloads, claiming that orthodoxy is responsible for the sins of the church and creating problems for society. Those who cling to the old belief system of biblical doctrine are increasing portrayed as mentally ill, and blamed for every sort of problem. This false caricature is increasingly utilized by those who promote an emergent New Spirituality, both without and within the church. Dr. Dennis Cuddy's research into the international mental health agenda ... Eckhart Tolle's new book touted by Oprah's Book Club, A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose. Both authors define mental illness in terms of wrong belief systems which are harming the planet: "McLaren in his book continued to explain that this failed Christian religion's threats of hell'lose their effect when those making the threats seem a little defensive, deranged, out of touch, manic….' Note that he's saying they are mentally ill! This is similar to New Ager Marilyn Ferguson in THE AQUARIAN CONSPIRACY: PERSONAL ...

... against such a consensus. And it hopes to contribute to a coalescing global movement which.. rejects extremism in any society."[5] Do you wonder what they mean by "extremism?" According to media reports, its main expressions are Islamic terrorism and Biblical Christianity! Though neither can be conformed to the UN vision of solidarity, the former provides a useful "crisis" as well as a needed tool for silencing the latter. "The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States" On February 22-23, thirty-two leaders ... Global War on Christian Values- Part 1 (see also Part 2, Part 3) Unity in an Anti-Christian World? By Berit Kjos- March 13, 2010 Home Emphasis added The new millennium has brought some ominous changes. Last month alone unleashed a flood of anti-Christian plots around the world. All were designed to suppress God's unchanging truth-- an intolerable obstacle to global solidarity. Even "friendly" regimes have joined this war on faith: "There is a growing and intensifying attack on Christians around the world. ...

... verify the absence of life, Voldemort declares that Harry is dead. He will soon realize his error, for Harry has still another battle to fight and win. But Harry's final victory is less significant than the above near-death encounter. By presenting a counterfeit version of Biblical salvation, Rowling gives her readers an image of a counterfeit Christianity that embraces the occult. Most people accept it as true, for such dialectical lies (union of opposites)-- taught through occult systems such as the Kabbalah, Gnosticism, Rosicrucianism, and ... Power of Suggestion Index to all our Harry Potter articles Home "Days before the release of the seventh and final novel in the series, youth leaders are being told they could use the popularity of the Potter books and films as a'launch pad' for exploring Christian themes." [1]'Use Harry Potter to spread Christian message' "The story of Harry Potter is, and always was, a Christian allegory- a fictionalized modern day adaptation of the life of Christ, intended to introduce his character to a ...

... pursue God and express His love to others." Matthew 22:37-40 It takes time, but once you've built a solid leadership team and have a few wolf killings under your belt, you learn to act swiftly the next time opposition stirs. We have a biblical "third strike and you're out" approach to genuine opposition to the vision. Just be careful that the opposition is that and not simply that they won't understand. Some people genuinely don't get it until they can see it in action. Others refuse to cooperate ... Topical index of comments Rising hatred for God's timeless Truth Home Index From a concerned Christian: I recently became very curious, and because you can sign up as "other" and not as a pastor, I signed up on the www.pastors.com site for the forum. These are pastors in a purpose driven forum. The title was on "dealing with opposition." Here are a few quotes. .. Just remember, these are the pastors or elders/leaders who deal with people who complain or point out problems they see ...

... "free" America, parents are now required to submit their children to mental health screening. This intrusive process determines whether or not their thoughts and attitudes match the new standards for "socialization" into a global community. Naturally, those who base their beliefs on Biblical absolutes will not score well on tests that reward compromise and collective thinking. Families that resist the pressure to conform to the global standards risk remediation. They also risk losing their children to the adoption-minded Department of Social Services, which receives large federal grants for claiming ... March 2006 See also Ban Truth- Reap Tyranny and Risking her life to follow Jesus No Rights for Resisters| Trading U.S. Rights for UN Rules Home A storm of Western fury has saved the life of Abdul Rahman-- at least for now. The criminalized Christian convert may soon be shuttled out of the "democratized" nation that demands his death under Islamic law. Will Afghanistan now change its constitution or must Western leaders continue to stand guard? "How can we congratulate ourselves for liberating Afghanistan from the rule of jihadists ...

... More Noble than Christian Belief in the Eyes of Some Posted in January'No king but Jesus' The Strange War: Stories for a Culture of Peace. This curriculum may sound good, but the UN plan for a "Culture of peace" means war on Biblical Christianity. Statement by President Bush to March to Life Rally' Roe' endorses Ashcroft: Petition urging confirmation promoted by famed abortion-case plaintiff. To Know Roe Silence in the Pulpit: Former abortionist cannot understand why many in clergy still remain silent on abortion issue New ... Homeschooling& Christian families (2003-2004) See Homeschooling Under Fire Training Students to Rethink God's Word More Recent Homeschooling links (2005-2008) Home October 2004 Homeschoolers new political force: "An unprecedented new study of adults who were homeschooled not only contradicts assertions they lack socialization but shows them far more likely than the average American to be civically minded and engaged in their local communities." See The Three Myths of Homeschooling August Say'No' to the federal Homeschool Legislation: "This bill invites regulation of homeschooling by the federal government ...

... " [5] Last year, the World Council of Churches joined hands with the Vatican "to seek a common code for religious conversions" and "explore'the dos and don'ts' of trying to spread Christianity among other faiths." Notice their hostility toward Biblical evangelism: "Religious freedom and missionary outreach by Christian groups have become increasingly sensitive topics as many Muslims perceive their faith as under threat by the West and nations such as China struggle to maintain state controls on churches." 'How can we- anxious to ... Bibles are forbidden in schools, the traditional days for celebrating the resurrection have been renamed "spring break;" and countless corporations and government agencies ban cross-shaped pins or jewelry. Even Jesus Himself has become a popular target for media mockery and ridicule! Results-driven churches and Christian colleges are marketing a new, more inclusive form of Christianity. Afraid to offend unbelievers, they present a watered-down version of the gospel that veils the significance of the cross. Trained to pursue self-esteem rather than self-surrender, few share Paul's delight in the source of ...

... some of the prominent writers and philosophers of the time: Emanuel Swedenborg, Franz Anton Mesmer, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Phineas Parkhurst Quimby, and Warren Felt Evans.. "During the 18th century, Emanuel Swedenborg offered spiritual interpretations based on his metaphysical thought in place of classic Biblical interpretations. Mary Baker Eddy and Christian Science would similarly make their own interpretations while relying heavily on Swedenborg's metaphysical ideas. These interpretations were obtained as a result of his communications with supernatural beings [demonic] and were numerous enough to fill several volumes. Two important ... Quotes and Excerpts "NEW THOUGHT"- Its Roots and Branches Roots: Ancient Mystery Religions, Kabbalah, Gnosticism, Rosicrucianism, Swedenborg, Theosophy, Hermetic magic .. Branches: Unity Church, Christian Science, Divine Science, Science of Mind, Word of Faith, Oprah Winfrey& New Spirituality Related: Secret societies, Freemasons .. Note: Since these occult pathways are fast merging with contemporary "Christianity," we need to recognize and reject them-- and be prepared to warn others. While the masses mock God's Truth ...

... forces. It has been part of both Hinduism and Buddhism, especially Tibetan Buddhism. I thought someone might ask about that chart. Yes, the same practices crept into both Christianity and ancient Judaism at various times. The repeated seasons of blending animism or paganism with Biblical teaching in the Old Testament led to the ultimate destruction of Israel and the exile of most of the people. The Babylonian captors then resettled the land with a different group of people. Later, when His precious people repented, God brought them back to the ... see what they want and do what they want. You have turned a harmless show which should be watched for enjoyment (so long as you don't set it higher than god) into a malignant tumor on society. WAKE UP! Martial arts can be reconciled by Christianity, as we all believe in one similar principle: the soul. Chi is just a Shinto expression of the soul; it does not preclude god. You have every right to state your opinion, Thomas. But martial arts teachers in the East have a ...

... [Victoria] Hearst told WND.'I've never heard any Hearst family member make an anti-Semitic remark.. As founder and director of Praise Him Ministries and Ridgway Christian Center in Ridgway [in Colorado] .. Hearst'loves Israel and the Jews." See Global War on Biblical Values Obama's FTC plan to reinvent America's news media:" .. a year ago the new Democrat administration of Barack Obama launched a major internal study intended to design a major government rescue plan for the nation's financially-troubled information media, primarily newspapers.. Government helping the press? ... of Judicial Watch.'These documents show that the Obama White House could care less about transparency on the Kagan nomination and is no friend of an independent media." See The Merging of the Americas in a New Global Order June 2010 New article: Global War on Christian Values- Part 3: Media-made "Foes" and Deceptive "Friends": "The mainstream media presents a strange paradox. It highlights anti-Christian sentiments and minimizes Muslim violence. It fuels global rage against Israel.. but praises Islam as a'religion of peace. ...

... sense of restlessness" are merely symptoms of a universal awakening to higher spiritual realities. As Redfield shrewdly argues, the church people who resist this spiritual transformation simply don't understand. Afraid of losing authority, they refuse to accept today's psychic discoveries as tools that would clarify biblical truth and broaden spiritual experiences. By disguising occult concepts in Christian terminology, New Age books have lured masses of so-called Christians into New Age and Neopagan circles. Just look at America's fascination with Betty Eadie's deceptive visions in Embraced by the Light. Notice the soaring ... for counterfeit angels and feminist distortions of God. Since most contemporary "truth-seekers" have neither the facts nor the will to resist these seductive illusions, a paradigm shift-- a massive change in America's view of reality-- is transforming our culture. "Progressive" educators, writers, entertainers, and media leaders are fast replacing America's "narrow, obsolete" Biblical world view with a utopian New Age/Neopagan paradigm. In his introduction, Redfield summarizes his view of this process: "For half a century now, ...

... 2 ,500, a year in prison, plus damages of an undesignated amount for discriminating against this newly protected class of victims for'inciting' or'instigating' discrimination in a public accommodation." See Depravity and Why "Hate crime" laws would ban Biblical Christianity Guarding Our Hearts in a Sexualized Culture: "Illicit sex has quietly permeated virtually every fiber of American culture, while pornography is on the verge of becoming a part of mainstream American life. As men, we face a daily onslaught of sexual images that ... See See Spiritual& Corruption .. the center of circus-like atmosphere during international AIDS conference:" .. this is like a circus. There's everything here-- free condoms, all sorts of weird and wonderful stuff. [Wooding] asked Grant:'What is a respectable Christian ministry doing in the middle of all this?' Grant responded: "I think this is just exactly where we should be-- it's great to be in an environment where there are so many different views.. .. this is a chance for the Church to ...

... of Real Community as its distinctive foundation. Too often, our relational experiences fail to express and enjoy that foundation." Larry Crabb- General Teachings/Activities: "Larry Crabb is an author, licensed clinical psychologist, and founder and Director of the Institute for Biblical Community (IBC) (formerly the Institute of Biblical Counseling) at Colorado Christian University in Morrison, Colorado, where he is also Distinguished Scholar in Residence. (IBC is an organization Crabb founded in the early-1980s while on the faculty at Grace Theological Seminary in ... Q& A Christian Psychology? See also Church and" Christian Psychology" in the News section Home| News Index| Preparing for Victory| Cultural Christianity| The Triumph of the Cross Email this page Question: The youth leader at our church asked my 17-year-old son to assist with the weekly teaching. That was fine as long as he could teach from the Bible. But recently he was asked to teach from the book, The Safest Place on Earth by Larry Crabb. One of the chapters is titled "Turning Our ...

... key words for this event. "How can you be against prayer?" Before proceeding, it is necessary to answer this question. No sincere Christian is "against prayer." That is a ridiculous and fallacious argument! This report provides Christians with some solid biblical reasons to separate themselves from participating in this specific event. History and Background According to the press kit "spin" on numerous Internet websites, the Global Day of Prayer (GDOP) idea came about because of two visions given to Graham Power, a South ... and bless the nations of the earth." These two words, "glory" and "blessing," are key words for this event. "How can you be against prayer?" Before proceeding, it is necessary to answer this question. No sincere Christian is "against prayer." That is a ridiculous and fallacious argument! This report provides Christians with some solid biblical reasons to separate themselves from participating in this specific event. History and Background According to the press kit "spin" on numerous Internet websites, ...

... other deity, other than Allah, was referenced in the show.. "Hogan, a Christian, told the American Family Association.. that he was deeply concerned to learn that his daughter had been singing,'Allah is God." See Why hate crimes laws would ban Biblical Christianity Kids to Meet Marx in School: "Children are uniquely malleable beings, readily convinced of magically colorful tales.. One need only look at the birth of fascism or socialism to see a recipe for how radical ideas become ubiquitous among a nation's youth.. Enter Howard Zinn ... with college and work expectations • Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills • Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards • Internationally benchmarked [UNESCO's plan] ..." See The International Agenda. The actual standards and benchmarks are designed to replace Christianity and traditional values with collective, global, amoral values. We hope to write an article on this topic soon. Bait and Switch on Common Standards? "Jennings elaborates,'Just as we have standards around academic goals, we need standards around school climate.. ...

... and the Old Testament account. But, for the most part, Big Idea has given themselves the freedom and authority to add to and subtract from the story.. "Just as the distortions of history do not belong in a public school classroom, likewise the distortion of biblical history should not be accepted in the Church. Nonetheless, VeggieTales associate Mike Nawrocki defends their deviations from Scripture, stating:'Although we have taken liberties, we've kept the theme very much intact. But herein lies the conflict. Whether they realize it or not ... proud American exports: rhythm and wit." Don't think that militant or fundamental Muslims are thanking America for its decadent cultural exports. They hate us for it. See Four Faces of Islam Neon Genesis Evangelion [Many young fans of this popular anime believe it teaches Christian truths and values. But the official "story" is clearly occult]: "The Day of the Lord is at hand. In an era of apocryphal cataclysm, divine mandate looms over creation in the horrifically tangible form of Angels. But man is no ...

... . One key to his success is the dialectic process, the formula is simple: Truth (thesis)+ myth, opinion or suggestion (antithesis)= a new worldview (synthesis). In this evolving process, even Christian children are drawn away from their Biblical foundations. This is spiritual warfare, and God gave us His Armor for such a time as this. Let's train our children to put it on-- and wear it every day." .. we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against ... for sunrise, your Majesty," said Doctor Cornelius. "That sometimes has an effect in operations of White Magic." [1 ,p.246] Blending Truth and Myth God warned us that the above practices would lead to destruction, but that doesn't stop "Christians" from spreading deception. After all, today's churches tell members to "engage the culture" in order to be more relevant to the world. And why not-- when revered "Christian" authors like Lewis show the way? But this is what ...

... Spirit-Led or Purpose-Driven? (shorter series) Part 8 Small Groups and the Dialectic Process Please read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6 and Part 7 Home| Articles| Re-Inventing the Church| Communitarian Systems "Biblical fellowship is being as committed to each other as we are to Jesus Christ." [1, pages 133] "The importance of helping members develop friendships within your church cannot be overemphasized. Relationships are the glue that holds a church together." Rick ... discussion were based on God's call for agapeo love, kindness, patience and scriptural integrity. Now they are based on sophisticated psycho-social guidelines for social change, "relational vitality," emotional unity and collective synergy. Sound complex and implausible, doesn't it? That's why Christians are being drawn into the dialectic process with little understanding of the real transformation that takes place both in churches and in individuals who participate in the new "systems thinking" and "outcome-based" or "purpose-driven" learning process. Perhaps the best way to explain ...

... nor'a philosophy. It is the summing up and actuality of them all." [236] Converted to Christianity- no real testimony, little evidence of a changed heart. His love for paganism never faded, but he became an expert in logical explanations of Biblical truth-- whether he agreed or disagreed with certain Scriptures. (This will be discussed on another page) See Tolkien: Truth, Myth or'Discovered Reality'? "Every step I had taken, from the Absolute to "Spirit" and from ... Excerpts from Surprised by Joy by C. S. Lewis, 1955 An autobiography describing his childhood and adulthood up to 1931, the year he logically decided to believe that Christianity was true. See also Narnia- P art 1| Part 2| Part 3 and Dom Bede Griffiths Warnings- How mysticism& the occult are changing the Church Personal note: Many of you are saddened by the questions we have raised about this beloved author. But we would be disobedient to our Lord if we failed to test Lewis' messages ...

... the Bible as their standard for how they want to judge all of this. Personally, when I look at the Bible and then I see what these ministries are saying and doing, it is clear to me, they are not basing their ministries and proclamations on Biblical Truth, pure and simple. In the end, I know God will judge their hearts and their works, that's not my job to do, but I do think we have an obligation to be discerning and truthful about all things. For those of us ... the universe, is both holy and loving. He isn't pleased with our lukewarm and presumptuous faith. If we merely "take time out" of our busy schedule to meet with Him, we are not His friends. Please see What it means to be a Christian From Jeff: I agree with your critique of the Dream Giver. It seems simply to be a variation of Schuler's emphasis on "self image." It's all about self and promoting self as opposed to dying to self. God seems to need to go ...

... suggestions, those who have watched the Star Wars movies might ask themselves these questions: What kind of mythical universe do the movies (and games) promote? What occult notions and suggestions fill the viewer's imagination? How do the Star Wars themes and values clash with Biblical beliefs and values? And most important, what kind of "god" does he plant in receptive hearts? 1. The beliefs behind the Force. In an interview with Wired titled" Life After Darth ," George Lucas shared his view of the Force ... the postmodern shift from what UN leader, Brock Chisholm called" poisonous certainties" to spiritual speculations that twist all of God's promises. Not only did Lucas turn "movies into.. a global commodity," [1], he has altered the ways even "Christians" view God and His creation. Yet, the main issue here is not Mr. Lucas' personal beliefs. Far more important are the "take-home" images and suggestions that shape the thoughts of his fans. One such suggestion came from the mouth of ...

... that foundation. Some evangelical and fundamentalist critics have therefore tended to refer to Barth as "neo-orthodox" because, while his theology retains most or all of the tenets of Christianity, he is seen as rejecting the belief which is a linchpin of their theological system: biblical inerrancy. "( ...it was for this belief that Barth was criticized most harshly by the conservative evangelical theologian, Francis Schaeffer, who was a student of strident Barthian critic Cornelius Van Til.) Such critics regard proclaiming a rigorous Christian theology without basing that theology ... that the Bible must be uniformly historically and scientifically accurate, and then establishing other theological claims on that foundation. Some evangelical and fundamentalist critics have therefore tended to refer to Barth as "neo-orthodox" because, while his theology retains most or all of the tenets of Christianity, he is seen as rejecting the belief which is a linchpin of their theological system: biblical inerrancy. "( ...it was for this belief that Barth was criticized most harshly by the conservative evangelical theologian, Francis Schaeffer, who was a student of strident Barthian ...

... founding fathers. Apparently neither Benjamin Franklin nor Thomas Jefferson were actually Christian (even though they valued the moral foundations of the Bible), therefore they may have avoided this conflict. On the other hand, George Washington's letters and writings indicate a strong faith and clear Biblical understanding, yet he was a Mason. We have read that he might have been an occasional participant in freemasonry, not a deeply committed member. In those days, the masonic lodge seems to have been a social and cultural phenomena that was accepted in varying ... sense that some of these people feel they are gaining an advantage of some kind by promoting this darkside world. It is very troubling to me for their welfare. Below is excerpt from one link I find for rosicrucianism.. It is very occult, mystical and not remotely Christian. "The Rosicrucian Fellowship: "Several Rosicrucian groups have a direct lineage from the Theosophical Society, the largest one being the Rosicrucian Fellowship founded by Max Heindel (1865-1919) in 1907. Heindel, born Carl Louis Von Grasshoff, was an engineer whose occult ...