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... "The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church." Tertullian Home Victory The Cross China's Law Persecution See also Persecution Scriptures| Seeds of Persecution Persecution Stories for Children Spiritual Warfare: Hating Truth and Primed for Deception! Brainwashing| Preparing for Persecution Brainwashing and Education Reform" .. persecuted but not forsaken" 2 Cor. 2:7-10 Please pray for these faithful witnesses of His Truth and love." .. we were burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life. Yes, ... had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves but in God.." 2 Cor. 1:8-9 March 2018'Please Pray for Us:' Christian Families in Hiding, Fleeing Syrian Town: "Some families have managed to evacuate, the rest are in hiding," said Majid Kurdi, a Kurdish Christian.." .. the assistant pastor of a prominent evangelical church.. said that he and his family were preparing to leave and said'please pray for us, the situation is overwhelming.. ...

... a major event in the practice of a new doctrine called "Identificational Repentance": "[ Daniel] Kikawa is on YWAM's International Reconciliation Coalition which goes around doing'identificational repentance', believing that this breaks strongholds. It is a soulish act to elicit a spiritual effect. Its real goal is to unite two opposing groups. The Bible tells us the cross has already broken down any partition (Eph. 2) and one must be in Christ for it to be effective. Instead, apologies are made for something done ... ceremony is equated to biblical communion-- all flagrant acts of syncretism. This context to this act of "identificational repentance" is interesting because it is found in the "redeeming cultures" movement. The original marketing plan for "identificational repentance" was the spiritual warfare movement but it crossed over into mission "evangelization." This new doctrine was concocted as part of the massive overall of theology launched by the neoevangelical Fuller Theological Seminary during the 1980s. It was popularized by John Dawson, author of several books that introduce the ...

... See also Redeeming Cultures Index to articles by Discernment Group Home Note: The first quote reflect a rising "prophetic" and "apostolic" movement that is unfamiliar to many of us: "I AM brooding over many areas in the earth- government, economic and spiritual structures- and changing the structures of how these systems have operated in past seasons.. There are sounds that are flowing through your blood. There are sounds that I am rearranging in the bloodlines of nations. Get in step with My harmony and the earth. I ... led into this event because they support its conservative political ideologies and moral overtones. They support Israel and they are against abortion. But do these folks also support the Seven Mountains of Culture Mandate? And are they fully in agreement with the esoteric theology of these spiritual warfare prayers and the Dominionist goals of the NAR leaders of the May Day event? This May Day prayer event is linked in many ways with the Global Day of Prayer (GDOP) that was launched five years ago in 2005. Ostensibly a group prayer event, ...

... The Secret| The twisted "truths" of The Shack| Toying with Death, Role-Playing Games, Freemasons Quotes& Excerpts: New Thought& Science of Mind, The Labyrinth, Theosophy, Jung, Hegel Charts& Scriptures: From God's Truth to the "New Spirituality"| The Nature 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 ... life. This is the largest single reprint in the history of Simon& Schuster." (3-2-07) See A New Mask for an Ancient Secret We don't like to even read the first article below, but parents need to be alert to this kind of spiritual warfare. The day may come when children challenge each other to make such declarations. Reviving Occultism. Blasphemy Challenge' lures kids to renounce Holy Spirit: "A radical new website is gaining popularity by challenging people to deny the existence of God, and it's run ...

... ] We shut down our critical faculties. Looking with this'eye of the heart' (instead of the mind), we see our reflection looking back at us from the hero.. and identify with what he or she experiences. .. "Rowling has written a spiritual allegory of the soul's transformation to perfection in Christ. [What a lie!] Fiction, as philosopher and historian of religion Mircea Eliade explained in The Sacred and the Profane, serves a religious function.. Moderns are immunized against sacramental experience, prayer, and ... good." (Romans 12:9) As for those who have been captivated by the occult action and images that God calls evil (see Deut. 18:9-12), there is freedom in Christ and His Word: "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds, casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ." To glimpse another ...

... Spiritual Warfare- Part 2 America's Perilous Partnership with China By Berit Kjos- September 10, 2011 Home Trusting God as Freedom Fades "China and the United States are actively cooperating on a wide range of security, economic, social, energy, and environmental issues.."[1] President Hu ends state visit to US "I see in Communism the focus of the concentrated evil of our time.. Why, then, do men become Communists? .. Communism makes a profound appeal to the human mind.. It is man's second oldest ... Its promise was whispered in the first days of the Creation under the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil:'Ye shall be as gods.’ It is the great alternative faith of mankind.."[2] Former Communist Whittaker Chambers [Day of Rage] "Simultaneous occupations of financial districts are now being planned in New York City, Madrid, Milan, London, Paris and San Francisco.. If we can pull together just the right mix of nonviolence, tenacity and strategic smarts, [September 17] could be the beginning ...

... prayer and fasting." Mark 9:28-29 One evening back in the seventies, I received a phone call from a distraught young woman. Karen, the stranger on the other end, had immersed her heart and soul in a satanic cult-- a dark spiritual reality that was virtually unknown to most American Christians. I knew nothing about the terrifying occult bondage that had enveloped her. But I invited her to come to my home later that week. Then I started to pray. A few weeks earlier, with God's ... other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter and dwell there; and the last state of that man is worse than the first." Luke 11:24-26 I took God's words to heart. Karen had already memorized some key Scriptures in preparation for spiritual warfare. But we needed to discuss the Armor of God and make sure we were both covered by His life. The next three days went well, but on the fourth night she called again. Her frightened voice exposed the intensity of her battle. She began ...

... Topical index of Comments Wicca, Witchcraft and Popular Paganism See also Feminist Spirituality Responses to Our Father in Heaven or Our Mother the Earth? Harry Potter Lures Kids to Witchcraft- with praise from Christian leaders Home~ Index Anomymous: Dear Close-minded Christians, I have been pagan for going on six years now and we in no way follow the devil. You should really do more homework before posting idiotic b@#$% on a site. You not only will offend the pagan community but christian friends of pagans. Satanists ... "offending" people. I enjoy your articles – it's refreshing to read something by a person who obviously thinks and can spot these things as well with the help of the Lord and I'm grateful that He's shown me all that He has. This is real spiritual warfare, isn't it, Betty? Yet, the majority of "Christian" parents seem blind to the battles that rage for the minds and hearts of our children. I so appreciate your insights and commitment to truth. It really is spiritual warfare- to a ...

... Spiritual Warfare The Foe We Prefer to Ignore Berit Kjos~ January 2010" .. our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against..the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Ephesians 6:12 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 ... 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 hiding. 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 ...

... : The gas pokemon's most effective attack. It sucks out the opponent's soul.. It's been preying on people and pokemon here for years. It appears suddenly, steals their souls, then vanishes as quickly as it came." 1 "Night Shade: A type of spiritual attack." 2 The worldwide fascination with Japanese animation (anime) has fueled a revival in the comic books (manga) industry. Two years ago, when President Clinton called for after-school clubs and organizations that would mold our children's values to fit the new ... pokemon gets the upper hand: "Abra neutralized the haunter's attack!" shouts Ash. "I didn't know Abra had that kind of power!" "It's Sabrina!" answers Ash. "Sabrina is combining her powers with Abra's." It's also spiritual warfare, but not the Biblical kind. In the story, as in pagan cultures, one occult force fights another. The next two battle tactics-- Night Shade and Mirror Wave-- would determine the winner and loser. The comic book defines the two ...

... rough-edged and without the polished veneer of civilized Christianity. Anyone reading this book would think that the Church has really muffed it in its civilizing influence of the past two thousand years and churned out little more than cookie-cutter yes men, wimps who really know nothing about true spirituality or the guts to live it out. We really need a definition of terms here. Since barbarianism is the foundation of McManus' book, we need to look at what the idea of barbarian really means, and the life that was lived by these kinds ... line is that Jesus Christ doesn't want barbarians. The barbarian heart is the one from which He has delivered us. That "primal", sensual, I've-got-to-be-me attitude that casts off restraint has no place in the Christian congregation. As romantic as that distant era of warfare and wild living might seem, we can't go back, and we don't really want to. There's nothing back there for us anymore. We need to be satisfied with Christ alone, as He has revealed Himself in the Scriptures. That is enough, and ...

... up. Deadly attacks in the country have already claimed more than 460 civilian live.." Kosovo terrorism comes to America: "Radical Islamists from Kosovo who blame America for the deaths of thousands of Muslims worldwide now are plotting terrorist attacks on US soil." See Spiritual Warfare, Part 3: Hating Truth and Primed for Deception! Pakistan military looks to China for help: "It also appears to be breaking away from its own civilian leadership under President Asif Ali Zardari, who is considered weak by the military. Indeed, ... quickly than the Islamic republic." October 2013 Kremlin fears bloodshed at Olympics: "With the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, less than five months away, Russian officials are raising major alarms over the number of Islamists from the North Caucasus now getting urban warfare experience in Syria.. The games, which are to take place from Feb. 7-23, 2014, have been threatened with destruction by the leader of the Islamist militants, Doku Umarov, who has called for'maximum force' to ensure that they don't take place ...

... Spiritual Warfare- Part 5 Behind the Peaceful Scenes of Christmas by Berit- December 18, 2011" .. another sign appeared in heaven: .. And the dragon stood before the woman who was ready to give birth, to devour her Child as soon as it was born. She bore a male Child.." Revelation 12:3-6 Christmas Links Home "He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and His own did ... receive Him. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God.." John 1:10-12 Nothing about the birth of Jesus was normal. How can human logic explain the virgin birth, the precise fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the angels' joyful announcement to some poor shepherds? How can science explain the mysterious "star"[1] over Bethlehem that drew scholarly Magi from the East to a temporary "house" for a heavenly King? Apart from a Christian perspective ...

... Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. "Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having ... the end of my first year as a Christian They took me by surprise. After a delightful year of learning to know Jesus and discovering many of the marvelous resources of His wonderful Kingdom, I thought I had a handle on the Christian life. Ignorant of spiritual warfare, I didn't guard against the perversity of my flesh (the old human nature) nor against Satan. Suddenly neither my outward circumstances nor my inner struggles fit my vision of the Christian life. Disappointment, failure, and loss happens to everyone, but in ...

... Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. "Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having ... Children's book: The Invisible War: A parable to help children recognize and resist New Age deception Helpful Charts: Brainwashing& How to Resist It, Checklist for the family, The Nature and Tactics of Satan and Unequal Contenders in the Spiritual War Bible verses: Spiritual Warfare and Victory in Christ Articles: Toying with Death and Role-Playing Games& Popular Occultism Testimonies: Stories about brave children Home| Victory| Persecution ...

... Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. "Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with Truth, having ... Children's book: The Invisible War: A parable to help children recognize and resist New Age deception Helpful Charts: Brainwashing& How to Resist It, Checklist for the family, The Nature and Tactics of Satan and Unequal Contenders in the Spiritual War Bible verses: Spiritual Warfare and Victory in Christ Articles: Toying with Death and Role-Playing Games& Popular Occultism Testimonies: Stories about brave children Home| Victory| Persecution ...

... reject our God. Most focus on the wisdom, creativity, evolution and power of the human mind. Many look to mystical or man-made gods and rely on magical forces that only drive humanity further into darkness, deception and despair. In other words, this is spiritual warfare! And-- like a flaming fire in a dry, wilting forest-- its spreads fast and furious when people reject God Truth and seek "new" insights into forbidden realms. Thank you Carl, for sharing this vital information and for spreading ... warning to those who will listen. "Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ." Colossians 2:8 New Faiths New World The religious environment of the 1800s and early 1900s was awash with new faiths, sects, cults, spiritual movements and esoteric groups. Without question, this time period is still impacting our 21st century society. Although the following list is far from complete, it does ...

... The Names of God My Wonderful Shepherd "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." John 10:14-15 Skip down to Training in spiritual warfare Home "I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own.. I lay down My life for the sheep." John 10:14-15 Day after day, my Shepherd leads me. In fact, He watched over us long before we knew Him. Therefore my heart echoes the confident words of David, God's shepherd-king ... "in Your book they all were written, the days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them." Psalm 139:16 I didn't learn about my Shepherd those early years in Norway, yet He soon began to draw me to Himself. He gave me a Christian godmother-- a childhood friend of my mother who became a missionary to Africa. I remember meeting her only once, during a furlough. But what a difference she made! She gave me a Bible and encouraged me to say ...

... holiday," said J.K. Rowling in a recent Time magazine interview. She knows well that evil attracts children. That's one reason why she created a fantasy world for Harry Potter that highlights some of the most popular symbols of Halloween. While most people dismiss the spiritual side of Harry Potter's world as fun fantasy, many also dismiss Halloween as a "dead religion." But contemporary pagans know better. "We have the holiday back again,"[ 4] says Wiccan author Zsuzsanna Budapest. "These pagan calendars are ... the soul of any creature attempting to pass.." Not a very nice thought! GHOSTS: A universal symbol for departed spirits and occult visitations. These cookies, like the ghost-shaped sweets served at Mexico's Day of the Dead celebrations, tend to minimize the reality of spiritual warfare in post-Christian America. The decorative ghosts may be cute, but to the countless victims of demonic bondage and oppression, the spirit world is no joke. GRAVESTONE: Christians may see it as a memorial to those who died, but others see it as an ...

... -- an altered state of consciousness-- and wasn't consciously aware of her violent actions. Keep in mind, this phenomenon is not just a fantasy that one can indulge in without consequences. In today's real world, those who dabble in virtual occult experiences risk spiritual bondage to forces they can neither see, control, nor escape. [6] The Western world was relatively free from such demonic "madness" for several centuries. But, now, as our cultural fascination with occultism soars, the spiritual safety zone we ... practical list of suggestions and Scriptures that highlight the dangers of deception, the power of God's Word, and the victory we have in Christ, see Twelve reasons not to see Harry Potter movies. For strength in spiritual battles, see: Armor of God and Spiritual Warfare For a glimpse into the minds and hearts of children who love Harry Potter, read some of their recent comments. Endnotes: 1.Warner Brothers' interview with Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) at http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/web/dailyprophet/article.jsp?id ...

... for unity and community. Scorning the true Church as narrow and offensive, he promotes alternatives that resemble the visions of the sixties. It's a deceitful set-up for group" dialogue" driven by feelings rather than by facts and truth. In other words, this is spiritual warfare! Don't forget, "The whole world is under the sway of the evil one." (1 John 5:19) So we need to be prepared for this rising war against God's Word. Remember this warning:" .. we do not ... against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day.." Ephesians 6:12-13 In Love Wins, "Pastor" Bell describes the current clash between Biblical Christianity and today's postmodern, pluralistic values. Guess which side he has chosen: "I've written this book for all those, everywhere, who have ...

... will be able to agree on the same answer. I disagree Teng. God shows His people the same answer on most questions dealing with right and wrong. Some issues are less clear than others, but since human nature doesn't change with time, His moral and spiritual guidelines are as clear and relevant today as in Old Testament days. And another possible factor is that the world doesn't live by Christian values. Right. But committed Christians do. Probably JK Rowling isn't doing this on purpose. Normal childhood fantasies of evil wizards ... disservice. One who wants to know how to protect oneself from the occult needs look no further than the pages of The Bible. We Christians are called upon to stand against evil; true; however, we need to pick our battles. The weapons of Spiritual Warfare are faith and prayer, not unrelenting rhetoric (not that this is what you are, personally, doing). When we, allegedly in the name of God, fail to remember the most important law: love, we sometimes, oft inadvertently, misrepresent ...

... was perusing through the material and am glad I did so. I learned a lot, especially through the entertainment section. To add on to what you were warning about and commenting on, there are indeed some dangerous stuff out there and IT DOES DULL THE SENSES spiritually! You're probably thinking, "Of course!" and you are right, but for someone like me who went through years of that stuff, I'm beginning to realize it. I used to be into the Pokemon craze, watched anime, play Final Fantasy ... and abroad? Its to prepare them for the real deal. And you say anime doesn't affect you.." This doesn't refer to the anime producers either, but I can see how someone might make that connection. I would guess that Omari was referring to spiritual warfare and the ways Satan uses popular culture and occult entertainment to twist God's truth and to draw people away from His wise and loving ways. Please see this page: The Nature and Tactics of Satan First letter from Omari: This is in response to DJR's letter ...

... God is-- in everything we call good, in that which we call evil and certainly in that which we call the human mind. It is time we begin to see God not as other but as ourselves." [1] Deborah Turner-Bey, Creation Spirituality "We are of God... [but] the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one." 1 John 5:1 Years ago, I picked up a free magazine called Well-Being Journal in a health food store. I threw ... ."42 When we speak it in faith, it cuts through the veil of illusions, shows us the truth, and frees us from the seductive pull of the particular evil that might have corrupted our thoughts and defeated our witness: For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:4-5) Notice the last ...

... symbols of past civilizations. Many of its symbols are universal; they are familiar to people in many parts of the world. Yet, each cultural group sees the images from its own perspectives. To one group, they symbolize various forms of death: physical and spiritual, scary or affirming. To another, they point to the innocuous thrills and titillations that go with what they believe to be little more than a fun, fantasy world. To a third group, they represent genuine evil-- the lures of an occult ... the soul of any creature attempting to pass.." Not a very nice thought! GHOSTS: A universal symbol for departed spirits and occult visitations. These cookies, like the ghost-shaped sweets served at Mexico's Day of the Dead celebrations, tend to minimize the reality of spiritual warfare in post-Christian America. The decorative ghosts may be cute, but to the countless victims of demonic bondage and oppression, the spirit world is no joke. GRAVESTONE: Christians may see it as a memorial to those who died, but others see it as an ...

... Prayer News, Vol. 6, No. 3, Jul-Sep 2005.] Beware of an Alternative Redemptive History! This statement by Wagner is not Christian orthodoxy. This teaching originated in the Latter Rain cult. A number of solid biblical refutations of this type of spiritual warfare doctrinal error can be found on-line at www.deceptioninthechurch.com. Below is a quotation from Dr. Orrel Steinkamp, whose report, "The'Script' Underlying Spiritual Warfare Christianity" is posted at http://www.deceptioninthechurch.com/orrel15.html-- "A'world-view ... is an arrangement of ideas in and through which a person interprets and judges reality. It is a background'script' that undergirds, consciously or unconsciously, more or less consistently, a person's thoughts and actions. In the jargon of biblical/theological studies there is a long German word'Heilsgeschichte," meaning roughly'salvation history''Salvation history' is the series of events and truths that portray God's redemptive plan across the ages, a worldview focused specifically on the elements of salvation. From it is drawn the church's ...

... believed that the whistle-sounds of the Boreal Owl was a summoning call to the spirit world.. In Africa the owl is associated with witchcraft and sorcery. Australia, China, Greenland, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia and Sweden all have cultures or mythical traditions that give spiritual significance to the owl."[1] Carl Teichrib," The Wise Old Owl" "There shall not be found among you anyone who.. practices witchcraft, or a soothsayer, or one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer, or one who ... will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desire.. they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. But you be watchful in all things.." 2 Timothy 4:2-5 "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.." 2 Corinthians 10:4-6 Those who do take ...

... Spiritual Warfare- Part 10: The Dark Knight A Devious Plot for a Blinded Nation by Berit Kjos~ Home Paradigm Shift August 2012 "O our God.. we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You." 2 Chronicles 20:12 Remember Paul Harvey's 47-year-old warning to America! What he envisioned back in 1965 has become reality. Ponder these excerpts from his message titled" If I were the devil." " ... I were the prince of darkness I'd want to engulf the whole world in darkness.. I'd subvert the churches first. I'd begin with a campaign of whispers. With the wisdom of a serpent I would whisper to you as I whispered to Eve, "Do as you please." "To the young I would whisper that the Bible is a myth. I would convince them that man created God, instead of the other way around. I would confide that what's bad is good, and what's good is square.." "And ...

... Scripture reading and warnings from her parents, she refused to participate in the lesson on witchcraft. Wayne and Jan Franklin were not surprised by Elizabeth's experience. They had seen the rising tide of occult teaching, and they had prepared their two daughters. Concerned about the spiritual safety of other students as well, they began to invite neighborhood families to join them in prayer. Eventually Jan helped form a local Mom's In Touch [4] group. Each week she meets for an hour with other moms committed to prayer for their children ... love only possible for those who follow God. Their action plan includes five vital steps: Pray. Jesus said," .. apart from Me you can do nothing." (John 15:5) Prepare yourself. Before you can outfit your children for spiritual warfare, you need to know and apply everything God provides for spiritual victory. Prepare your children. Equip your children to face an increasingly hostile world- in God's strength. Play. The fun times help keep the door open for serious talks. Encourage one another. ...

... parent if the parent's e-mail refers to God or Scripture. Teachers either have to delete such references from the original e-mail or reply by initiating a new e-mail. Teachers and staff are also required to stop students from praying in their own private club meetings." See Spiritual Warfare Christians in Captivity: "So you can freely offend'people of faith'-- but only people of faith. Offending anybody else is hate speech.." New York gubernatorial candidate Carl Palladino recently touched off a firestorm by saying he wouldn't take children to ... 'gay pride' parade. It has become controversial not to expose children to a lot of semi-nude men.. But the thought police declared the remarks'controversial' and'hateful,' and Palladino immediately backed off.." .. the expression'people of faith' is not quite honest. If your'art' abused Buddha, or the Hindu pantheon.. you would be smeared all over the country as a'hater'.. Our civil government, courts, media, schools and universities, and major corporations-- we surrendered them ...

... . It felt spooky. What was wrong? "My sister has become a witch," explained his friend. That wasn't all. Her boyfriend was the leader of a growing coven of witches. Tim was ready for the challenge. He told his friend about spiritual warfare, and then prayed for his protection and for freedom for his sister. Tim was learning to trust God daily for his own safety from the hostility of coven members who gathered near his home. "They cast spells on kids they don't like," ... told me a week later. "One boy fell and broke his arm." Tim's experience is being duplicated across the nation. For teenagers, witchcraft may be the fastest growing form of occult empowerment. Most groups emphasize the "light" side of the Craft: love for nature, feelings of oneness with all forms of life, and power to do "good" magic. But some groups show a darker side. A friend of my son described some strange happenings at his high school: "Some kids in my ...

... overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world." 1 John 4:4 Those who appreciate your warning may also want to see Armor of God, The Nature and Tactics of Satan and Unequal Contenders in the Spiritual War." .. in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. ? "For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, ?nor height nor ... whom where "raising sticks in the air and saying'deamons enter me'" or something to that extent, where Christains, am I wrong? They were not Christians. The Christians kids who were on the playground saw it. They knew enough about spiritual warfare and satan's tricks to be concerned. So they reported it to their parents and to a grandparent-- who, in turn, told me about it. Because these kids are christains, as small children they where told that is is possable to resurect someone ...

... by inflicting pain. In Brave New World, they are controlled by inflicting pleasure. In short, Orwell feared that what we hate will ruin us. Huxley feared that what we love will ruin us."[3] Postman's insights fit our times. Today's spiritual war against God, His people and their freedom is being waged on both fronts. The oppressive assaults on liberty, privacy and traditional values fit Orwell's vision. The flood of images and suggestions that distort beliefs, twist values and trivialize Christianity, fit Huxley's vision ... 1949. www.crossroad.to/Excerpts/books/transformation/orwell.htm 2. Suzanne Collin, Mockingjay (Scholastic, 2012) 3. Neil Postman, Amusing Ourselves to Death (NY: Viking Penguin, Inc., 1985), vii-viii. 4. [See Spiritual Warfare, Part 3: Hating Truth and Primed for Deception!] See also Hunger Games, Book 1, W hat's So Good About Evil? Book 2, The Orwellian Theme Behind the Movie A Chronology of the UN: The Revolutionary Steps to Global Tyranny Spiritual ...

... then cut down on something else. An old friend walks by, and the next temptation finds an open door with the first casual question: "What's new?" Much has happened since last you talked. Before you know it, you are describing your latest spiritual, financial, and relational successes- I shared Christ with my neighbor," or "My son got straight A's!" Wonderful! But who is getting the credit? Who is exalted? The way to victory. Immediately after the great moment of affirmation ... of rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity progressed under Nehemiah's leadership. Their enemies made repeated attempts to hinder the completion of God's work just as Satan and his forces try to stop God's work today. Consider how each of the following questions relates to your warfare and victory. 14. Describe the attack of the enemy in Nehemiah 4. What was their strategy and intent? 15. Having lost the first round, the enemies prepared a new battle plan (vv. 7-8). Compare this plan with the strategy ...

... Issues! Biblical Perspective Books Brainwashing Changing America Church Growth Communism& Communitarianism Community-building Culture Education Emerging Church Faith (Genuine) Freedom (loss of) Global Control Law Management- Church& World Media Power Mental Health& Mind Control Miscellaneous Persecution Postmodern church Reinventing government The Occult Spirituality& Solidarity Toys, Games& Music Home Skip down to Genuine Faith (book excerpts) Global Control The Revolutionary Roots of the UN* The Hidden Control of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) UNESCO: Its purpose and Its Philosophy* America's Secret Establishment ... and mass psychology The Crowd: Manipulating Groups (G. Le Bon) Yuri Bezmenov (ex-KJB) on Demoralization Using dissatisfaction for social transformation Kurt Lewin, "Group Decision and Social Change" Rockefeller& Global Mind Control Brainwashing (book by Edward Hunter) Communist Psychological Warfare Mass Psychology Dialectic and Praxis The Dialectical Imagination The Dialectic Process (Dr. D. L. Cuddy) UNESCO: Its purpose and Its Philosophy Two Roads: Didactic or Dialectic and their praxis Silencing Truth: "Hate Crimes Prevention" When psychotherapy replaces religion Unesco ...

... the Minister of Magic( rumored to be a vampire ), as the movie begins. "Our world has never faced a greater threat."[4] He's right in more ways than one. That solemn warning could be applied to at least three different spiritual battlefields: 1. Lord Voldemort's murderous domain. 2. Harry Potter's lighter, more deceptive face of the occult. 3. Today's embattled world, where love for occult entertainment is fast becoming more acceptable than God's Truth. 1. The deadly domain of the ... Dumbledore's grave. Like Harry, he suspected that the legendary "Elder Wand" would be buried with its master. The movie ends as Voldemort lifts the coveted wand into the air as a sign of victory. 3. Actual occult forces in the real world Spiritual warfare has raged since the beginning of time, though many refuse to believe it. It's simply not politically correct to suggest that actual witchcraft, magic and sorcery could have darkened tribes and civilizations throughout history. As Al Gore suggested in his 1992 book, Earth in ...

... The Rising Darkness in Children's Games Training kids to love evil more than good By Berit Kjos- October 22, 2009 Background information: Toying with Death Role-Playing Games& Popular Occultism| The spiritual War See the Armor of God Home "Spiritual transformation.. is mediated through a person's religious imagination."[1] Lancaster Theological Seminary "I love anime. I will always love it.. I will not let anyone tell me that the things I hold dear are evil."[2] "Satan is not simply trying to ... power through the imagination. 2. Craving more dark thrills-- while increasingly bored with actual reality. 3. Suffering the mental, emotional and spiritual consequences of trusting the occult.[6] Post-Christian blindness The Bible tells us that "the weapons of our warfare are.. mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God." (2 Corinthians 10:4-5) Our main weapon, of course, is the "Sword of the Spirit, ...

... Excerpts from Amy Carmichael Let the Little Children Come by Lois Hoadley Dick See also Job, Suffering, and Spiritual Warfare: "Struck down, but not destroyed" For Our Children Home "Thousands of young innocent children are condemned to a life of immorality and vice, of suffering and disease and finally of death resulting from infections and venereal diseases contracted in the pursuit of their profession as Hindu religious prostitutes." Dr. M. Reddi. "The devadasi [child prostitutes]— servants of the gods — who subsist ... dancing and music, and the practice of the oldest profession in the world, are partly recruited by admissions and even purchases from other classes. The daughters of the caste who are brought up to follow the caste profession are carefully taught dancing and singing and the art of dressing well." The Indian Census Report of 1901. "No respectable person would dedicate his young girl or child to a temple and throw her to the tender mercies of regular prostitutes or put her in such an unfavorable, loathsome environment, except with the ...

... he can. Fantasies like this help form a child's world view- their mental frame of reference for all they think and learn. Children may know the difference between truth and myths in their minds, but when they identify with the movie's occult personalities, their feelings about spiritual realities will follow those expressed in the movie. Later, objective information can be explained away, but images and feelings often defy rational arguments. Produced by Universal Studios, this movie is full of occult impressions that stretch a child's world view to include more pluralistic ... lists are demonstrated in this movie. As Paul wrote, "Test everything. Hold on to the good. Avoid every kind of evil." (1 Thess. 5:21-22) To understand today's social and spiritual transformation and to equip your child for spiritual warfare, read Brave New Schools (Harvest House Publishers).| Home| The Armor of God| Christian Persecution| Articles| Books| ...

... Read her story in the section on "Deceiving Spirits" in Chapter 8 of A Twist of Faith. "These experiences reflect a purposive intelligence.. they are part of an accelerating evolutionary current that is propelling the human race toward higher [occult] consciousness and heightened spirituality." 76 "What repeatedly struck us most forcibly was the undeniable overall similarity between our two experiential groups, UFOErs and NDErs.. We should now consider that despite the differences in the nature of these experiences, they many have a common underlying source- whatever that source ... " personalities This next section might be frightening to some. Yet, we include these quotes because both the church and the world have trivialized the realm of the demonic. While God is far greater, we need a sober awareness of the enemy forces and of the warfare that is raging around us. That spiritual war is intensifying as the church compromises God's truth and as the world becomes increasingly hostile to Biblical Christianity. While Hollywood and popular books are laughing at demons and desensitizing the world to the occult, Christians need to recognize ...

... might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." Whether you see the evil forces behind the murderous Green Goblin as chemical or demonic, the real battle we face here on earth is spiritual. Among the timeless enemies to faith and peace in Christ are the timeless and seductive myths, illusions and deception that crowd into our minds as we live in the world. To recognize and resist these tempting images and suggestions that so easily sway our values and ... show the meaning behind each one. Together, they provide a shelter and refuge against all the mental strategies of the evil one. Remember," .. though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, ?casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.." 2 Corinthians 10:2-5 1. Ken Sherer, ...

... here but it just makes me so mad that you people judge things before you even truly understand them. God Bless!!! Adios!!! I agree that Gundam Wing teaches that hearts can be changed. But they are changed by a blend of eastern spirituality and pop psychology-- not by God's truths. No, Sailor Moon's readiness to sacrifice her magical "heart crystal" for her friends is not "exactly what Jesus did when He died on the cross for our sins." I appreciate the illustration though ... horrendous spiritual battle against Satan. In his suffering, Job never denied God or wavered in his faith. But he did question God, for his sovereign Lord had placed him in an excruciating circumstance that stretched far beyond Job's finite human understanding of divine mercy or spiritual warfare. His profound statement, "I know that my Redeemer lives," puts many of us to shame. For we-- to whom God has revealed so much about Himself-- are often all too quick to doubt His wonderful guidance, His sovereign ...

... King and my God!. To skip directly to the study questions, click here Clothed His Word God's eternal Truth is like an assortment of strong, bright, multicolored threads that weave through each royal garment, binding them together. The individual pieces of my new spiritual wardrobe are: The truth of my King: His life covering and filling me. The truth of His righteousness shared with me. The truth of His peace in and with me. The power of faith in Truth. The truth of my salvation. The ... victory. How do I ward off those intruders and nurture the peaceful, triumphant truths of my King? God gave the answer through Paul: "For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ." 2 Corinthians10:3-5 ...

... , and a hostile/self-controlling introject (self-concept) could predict the IIE. Results indicate that: IIE is a robust and replicable phenomenon with young adults…." [4]( Applied Cognitive Psychology. 1998) Confirming the persuasive "role of imagination in effecting spiritual transformation," a third study concluded that: "Spiritual transformation.. is mediated through a person's religious imagination. This study was designed to explore, describe and illustrate the central role of the imagination in effecting and sustaining spiritual transformation…. The author espouses a holistic ... ways, we honor Him and build perseverance. When we set our minds to know, love, and follow Him, He gives us power and perseverance to triumph over the world's counterfeit promises, tempting deceptions, and painful persecution. "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds, casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.." 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 ...

... forested foothills [she wanted to see]. Before we even reached them, she had told me that she was a witch, a lesbian, and an elementary school teacher. Tracy looked more like a college student than a witch. Yet her blend of pagan spirituality, sensuality, and evangelistic zeal didn't surprise me. As you saw earlier, an inordinate number of neo-pagans have chosen professions like teaching which provide effective platforms for transforming our culture. Like the rest of us, they want to build a kinder world-- ... . Satan and his unholy armies don't hesitate to tempt, trick, or lie. Anything goes in the battle to force new victims to follow their will — and join their side. Neither polite nor honest, they have all the advantages when it comes to deceptive warfare. Yet, they would lose an honest battle, for their strength crumbles before God's greater might. God doesn't force us to do anything. His will is to pour His love and life into us, to make us one with Himself in an eternal love-relationship- ...

... 16- The King's Armor Chapter 17- Star Chapter 18- Tor Chapter 19- In enemy territory Chapter 20- Sasha's Owner Chapter 21- Escape Chapter 22- Free Epilogue Review by Janet White I like books that are non-fiction and fiction. Especially ones that explain spiritual warfare. One quote I found interesting in the book is: Truth: The King was stronger than anyone from Lucidia. He knew what to do. Righteousness: His goodness was in her. He would help her follow His perfect plan. Peace: With ... King on her side, she didn't need to be afraid. Faith: She would trust the King no matter what! Salvation: The King who had made her part of His Kingdom would surely take care of her today. The Sword which is Truth: "Don't be afraid, for I am with you always." When we put on the full armor of God we can fight against all these evils: v against flesh and blood v against principalities, v against powers, v against the rulers of the darkness of ...

... reveals a secret plan?" asks Brian McLaren in his new book, The Secret Message of Jesus. "What if he didn't come to start a new religion- but rather came to start a political, social, religious, artistic, economic, intellectual, and spiritual revolution that would give birth to a new world?" [1-page 4] Nothing secret about that notion! That's what many believed back when Jesus first demonstrated His power among His people. But Jesus corrected them with these words:" My kingdom is not ... my earthly king gave me a glimpse of approachable majesty that I continue to treasure. I began to see that we, the citizens of a heavenly Kingdom, resemble a nation of loyal subjects who- love and obey their King discover in their common goal and spiritual warfare a blessed fellowship that can rarely be found apart from pain and persecution persevere-- without compromise-- to the end. The world didn't welcome our true King, for "men loved darkness rather than light." [John 3:19] They ...

... , "Pastor Ted… talks to President George W. Bush or his advisers every Monday" and "No pastor in America holds more sway over the political direction of evangelicalism than does Pastor Ted, and no church more than New Life." As a mission and spiritual warfare dominionist, Haggard has housed the offices of C. Peter Wagner's Global Harvest Ministries, which are located on the campus of the World Prayer Center. This is another evangelical mega-sized databank which originally was part of the U.S. Center for World Missions in Pasadena ... what is called the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), i.e., Rick Warren's" 2nd Reformation." Haggard's church has played a central role in promulgating the heretical doctrines of the NAR, especially dominionism-- political dominionism, mission/evangelization dominionism and prayer warfare dominionism. As a political dominionist, Haggard-- in his roles as megachurch pastor, head of the NAE, and "apostle" of the NAR-- has been playing in the "big league" with the politicians ever since his rise to fame ...

... challenges.. getting ready for college.. The main textbook that I remember from there is a book called Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance and the book is totally Hindu religion defined." (Steve Roberts, former student) 4. SHAPE A PERSONAL, ALL-INCLUSIVE SPIRITUALITY: "A lot of places... even Christian camps, you get that stress about'What am I doing wrong?'...There it was like, hey, I can talk to God! Me and God are one, the ... also What can parents do?| Brainwashing& How to Resist It Brainwashing in America| Reviving the'Science' of'Re-education' Consensus vs. Biblical thinking| Three kinds of group relationships New Emphasis in Learning| 3 Sets of Meanings for Education Buzzwords Spiritual Warfare| In the World but not of it! Endnotes: 1. Benjamin Bloom, All Our Children Learning, (New York: McGraw Hill, 1981), p.180. 2." Joint Commission on Mental Health of Children." The unabridged report is ...