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5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellently researched, very controversial book, 22 Jul 1999
By A Customer
I have to disagree with the next reviewer completely. Ankerberg and Weldon write some of the best-documented and -footnoted books in existence, and Cult Watch is no exception. In actuallity, it is a compilation of their "Fast Facts on . . ." series of booklets, but should not be looked down upon because of that. The next reviewer's primary objection to this book seems to be that the authors take a very hard-nosed stance against both the various "Christian" cults and the various aspects of the New Age Movement, which of course is not very PC. Say what you may, however, you cannot deny that this work backs up its statements with a truckload of references and solid reasoning. Bottom line: If you're not a Christian, this book will probably offend you, but I'd recommend you read it anyway. If you are a Christian, this book is an invaluable resource to have in your library.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Author has not done the proper research., 28 Jun 1999
By A Customer
After reading this book, I can say that the author has a great misunderstanding of religions with which he does not agree. However, he presents his thesis as if he knows all there is to know! Incomplete and out of context statements by various religious leaders are measured against the author's interpretation of the bible. Of course his interpretation is offered as the correct reading of the mind and will of God and therefore statements by leaders of various churches that contradict the author are of course wrong! The author is not a prophet,(fortunately he does not claim to be one) therefore, he cannot interpret the bible any better than any other human(and from what I see worse than most). However, he presents himself and those who agree with him as the final authorities of bible sense(none of these are claimed to be a prophets either). In summary, the author believes in a set of priciples, and believes so strongly in them that there is no room for any more truth. He makes the great mistake of all so called religious expose writers: he assumes he has all the facts, knows exactly what the bible says and means, and that his intellect is sufficient to judge and interpret for all the rest of us, and that those he quotes are also smart enough to think and interpret God's will and words. But none of these people are prophets. Men cannot know the mind and will of God without revelation. This requires prophets. Too bad another great idea gone wrong.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
A useful book about occultism and some cults, 21 Dec 1998
By A Customer
The title of the book is misleading, the religions that are clearly cultic (abusing people) are mormonism and the Jehovah's. It exposes some cults and some occult practices (Mornonism, Jehovahs, Freemasonery, New Age, Channeling, Astrology, parapsychology, the Charismatic Third Wave). This very extensively researched books (actually the compilation of several books the authors wrote) is written in an easy style that should be accessible to all. It is very clear and direct, so one should be very thoughtful about lending/giving it to a cultist, it could drive them mad. It provides much material for critic, however a part of the critic is a comparaison with Christianity, so is mostly interesting for Christians. It may be useful as a handbook for discussing with people who are in cults or in the occult.
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