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Faith Undone
Is the emerging church movement just another passing fad, a more contemporary approach to church, or the discontent grumblings of young people looking for answers? In fact, it is much broader and is influencing Christianity to a significant degree. Grounded in a centuries-old mystical approach, this movement is powerful yet highly deceptive, and it draws its energy from practices and experiences that are foreign to biblical Christianity. The path the emerging church is taking is leading right into the arms of an interfaith perspective that has prophetically profound ramifications. It is indeed a new way of being Christians, and in every conceivable manner, it is striving to bring about a new reformation. Without a doubt, it will have an impact on all churches in the Western world and far beyond. For behind this new kind of church is a well-designed strategy and maneuver by the prince of this world, the enemy of our souls, to literally take apart the faith of millions—it will be nothing less than faith undone.
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July 27, 2013
This is a really important book to read. It has made me realize that I cannot just accept other Christians' view of what is true, I must take my knowledge directly from the source-the Bible. Christianity is not about just about great feelings and love, it is about staying fluent and immersed in the scriptures so that you can intelligently and faithfully discern what is true. But don't take my word for it.
September 19, 2013
Upon completing this book (with a great title), it was apparent to me that Faith Undone was not really about the emerging church, although Roger Oakland touched on the subject (mostly at the beginning). The book is simply a second edition of A Time of Departing (by the same publisher), with the emerging church subject as a springboard. Author Oakland constantly made points about mystic practices and then had to try to apply them to the emerging movement without actually addressing the emergents specifically. It just didn't make sense unless he was trying to build a case against mystical spirituality (and not so much the emerging church movement). That's how it appeared to me and I tried to read the book objectively. I was able to do so for the first few chapters until it seemed an agenda was the driving force of the book. And then I thought the book lost some steam (in convincing argument). I do not recommend spending your time reading this book.
February 4, 2008
Worst book i've ever read
March 28, 2012
This is a "must read" for every Christian.
March 30, 2013
Required reading to help believers avoid the pitfalls of the emerging new age beliefs permeating our churches.
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August 16, 2013LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOOK WONDERFUL AND MUST READ FOR THE TIMES WE ARE LIVING IN!
August 25, 2025
IS THE ‘EMERGING’ CHURCH AN ‘END-TIMES DECEPTION’ SEEKING REUNION WITH THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH?
Author/lecturer Roger Oakland is the founder of ‘Understanding the Times International.’
He wrote in the first chapter of this 2007 book, “the emerging church is not just some passing fad, and its momentum has caused some to be very concerned. So what is so bad about overstuffed couches, sweet smalling candles, and sipping cups of espresso during a church service?... It is not an ambiance … of the emerging church that causes me to write this book. It is the theological underpinnings. Anyone involved with the emerging church knows it’s about a lot more than just candles, incense, and darkened rooms… But is this ‘new reformation’ actually the way God has instructed us to go? The Bible warns that in the days before Jesus Christ returns, truth will be abandoned for a wider spiritual road that gives ‘heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.’ (1 Tim 4:1) A new form of Christianity will replace biblical faith with a faith that says man can find his own path to God and create a perfect kingdom of God here on earth. The Word will become secondary to a system of works and rituals driven by ancient mystical experiences.” (Pg. 12-13)
He continues, “An ecumenical pattern toward unity with other religions has already become quite apparent. Many people will consider those who refuse to embrace this direction as spiritual oddballs who need to be reprimanded. These resisters who stand up for biblical faith will be seen as obstructions to a one-world spirituality and global peace. Yes, I know these sound like preposterous concerns. Besides, how could a movement such as the emerging church, which seems to unorganized, do so much damage? A common technique to changing society (or the church) is to repeat an assertion over and over as fact; once people have heard a statement enough times, they come to believe it is true… This book examines the underlying spiritual substance of the emerging church movement as Scripture tells us to, ‘Prove all things; hold fast to that which is good.’ (1 Thess 5:21)” (Pg. 13)
He goes on, “It is difficult to define the emerging church. In fact, many say the emerging church is not a church---it’s only a dialogue or conversation… Those in the emerging church suggest… drastic changes because the old ways and old church are no longer effective. We need a new kind of Christianity if we are going to make a difference in people’s lives and the world around us… One young pastor … said the old traditional church is being replaced with an ‘emerging, missional [church]’ … Many of these new ‘missional’ ‘emerging’ leaders want to break away from what they view as a dead, traditional church.” (Pg. 14-15)
He summarizes, “[This book] challenges the emerging church message, and here is why: True biblical faith never changes. What Jesus and his disciples offered two thousand years ago is still offered to the saints. Jude 13 exhorts us to contend for the faith once delivered to the saints. While emergent church leaders reject terms like ‘plan of salvation’ and ‘asking Jesus to be Lord of your life,’ God actually HAS offered man a plan to be saved.” (Pg. 17)
He argues, “With obscure language, a seemingly noble cause, and evasive conversations, the emerging church is mesmerizing many people (including Christians), receiving the support of established Christian leaders, and leaving a trail of confusion and disarray in its path.” (Pg. 17)
He reports, “Emergent church leaders often provide testimonies explaining how they became involved in their ‘journey’ to ‘reinvent’ Christianity…” Citing Doug Pagitt, he observes, “Notice the emphasis on a ‘global community of faith’ that permits all ‘expressions of faith’ by anyone and everyone who claims to be Christian… Pagitt bases his ideas of changing the profile of Christianity on an ecumenical view that permits beliefs and experiences not found in the Bible… In order for the emerging church to succeed, the Bible has to be looked at through entirely different glasses, and Christianity needs to be open to a new type of faith…. While such an orthodoxy allows a smorgasbord of ideas to be proclaimed in the name of Christ, many of these ideas are actually forbidden and rejected by Scripture.” (Pg. 39-41)
He says, “The ‘waves’ currently breaking are conditioning the church for the last-days apostasy that Jesus and Paul foretold… I believe the emerging church is one of these deceptive waves… an experience-based Christianity is the wave of the emerging church, and its leaders are beckoning all to ride.” (Pg. 54-55)
He notes, “Many emerging church leaders are suggesting the need to study the ideas and beliefs of church leaders of the post-disciple era. They say if pastors and church leaders reintroduce these teachings from the past, we will have spiritual transformation and successful churches in the 21st century. But wait a minute! If the church that emerged from the New Testament church was based on ideas and beliefs foreign to Scripture, why would we want to emulate a previous error? When doctrines of men replace the doctrine of Scripture, many are led astray… Following doctrines not based on the Word of God always results in the undoing of faith.” (Pg. 80)
He says, “Darkness has crept over the Christian church the same way an avalanche sweeps down a mountain. Every day new unsuspecting victims are being swept away and buried. And the role the emerging church plays in bringing this about is something that should alarm every Christian.” (Pg. 141)
He argues, “In ‘The Purpose-Driven Church,’ [Rick] Warren was actually laying ground work for the emerging church’s new reformation, a reformation that rejects thinking about the return of Christ and works more at convincing the multitudes that Christ is already in them as a global christ-consciousness. Warren has a low regard for Bible prophecy. Perhaps this helps explain why so many who once were anticipating the return of the Lord have become occupied with worldly ambitions. Warren writes: ‘When the disciples wanted to talk about prophecy, Jesus quickly switched the conversation to evangelism. He wanted them to focus on their mission in the world. He said in essence: ‘The details of my return are none of your business. What is your business is the mission I have given you. Focus on that!’ I find it simply astounding that a statement of this sort would be in a … best-seller in the present-day Christian book market. Jesus was telling the disciples they could not know the day or the hour, but nowhere does Jesus ever indicate that ‘the details of my return are none of your business.’” (Pg. 154-155)
He summarizes, “while I would agree there are some sincere people in the movement, I have had to examine whether the GOOD that might be found outweighs the harmful, and if it doesn’t, then does the harmful negate the good? I would liken it to this: While the Mormon church teachings have some good advice (devotion to families… etc.), I could never recommend this group because most of its teachings are contrary to biblical Christianity… I believe this scenario fits for the emerging church too. The ‘fruits’ of the emerging church include creating a hostility towards Bible-believing Christians, no long identifying with Christianity altogether, and restructuring missions and evangelism so that converts can remain in their own religion… Once the emerging church has accomplished these things, there truly will be nothing left of the Christian faith.” (Pg. 166-167)
He concludes, “Is this postmodern reformation a move of God… or could it indeed be part of a great and horrible end-time deception?... Are we living in this very time in history that Paul was warning us about? [in 2 Thess 2:1-4]” (Pg. 217-218) He adds, “The ecumenical nature of the emerging church indicates the process to reunite with Rome has already begun… what we know as the Christian faith (based upon God’s Word) will transform to a faith based on subjective experiences.” (Pg. 227)
This book may appeal to evangelicals seeking critiques of the Emerging Church movement.
Author/lecturer Roger Oakland is the founder of ‘Understanding the Times International.’
He wrote in the first chapter of this 2007 book, “the emerging church is not just some passing fad, and its momentum has caused some to be very concerned. So what is so bad about overstuffed couches, sweet smalling candles, and sipping cups of espresso during a church service?... It is not an ambiance … of the emerging church that causes me to write this book. It is the theological underpinnings. Anyone involved with the emerging church knows it’s about a lot more than just candles, incense, and darkened rooms… But is this ‘new reformation’ actually the way God has instructed us to go? The Bible warns that in the days before Jesus Christ returns, truth will be abandoned for a wider spiritual road that gives ‘heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.’ (1 Tim 4:1) A new form of Christianity will replace biblical faith with a faith that says man can find his own path to God and create a perfect kingdom of God here on earth. The Word will become secondary to a system of works and rituals driven by ancient mystical experiences.” (Pg. 12-13)
He continues, “An ecumenical pattern toward unity with other religions has already become quite apparent. Many people will consider those who refuse to embrace this direction as spiritual oddballs who need to be reprimanded. These resisters who stand up for biblical faith will be seen as obstructions to a one-world spirituality and global peace. Yes, I know these sound like preposterous concerns. Besides, how could a movement such as the emerging church, which seems to unorganized, do so much damage? A common technique to changing society (or the church) is to repeat an assertion over and over as fact; once people have heard a statement enough times, they come to believe it is true… This book examines the underlying spiritual substance of the emerging church movement as Scripture tells us to, ‘Prove all things; hold fast to that which is good.’ (1 Thess 5:21)” (Pg. 13)
He goes on, “It is difficult to define the emerging church. In fact, many say the emerging church is not a church---it’s only a dialogue or conversation… Those in the emerging church suggest… drastic changes because the old ways and old church are no longer effective. We need a new kind of Christianity if we are going to make a difference in people’s lives and the world around us… One young pastor … said the old traditional church is being replaced with an ‘emerging, missional [church]’ … Many of these new ‘missional’ ‘emerging’ leaders want to break away from what they view as a dead, traditional church.” (Pg. 14-15)
He summarizes, “[This book] challenges the emerging church message, and here is why: True biblical faith never changes. What Jesus and his disciples offered two thousand years ago is still offered to the saints. Jude 13 exhorts us to contend for the faith once delivered to the saints. While emergent church leaders reject terms like ‘plan of salvation’ and ‘asking Jesus to be Lord of your life,’ God actually HAS offered man a plan to be saved.” (Pg. 17)
He argues, “With obscure language, a seemingly noble cause, and evasive conversations, the emerging church is mesmerizing many people (including Christians), receiving the support of established Christian leaders, and leaving a trail of confusion and disarray in its path.” (Pg. 17)
He reports, “Emergent church leaders often provide testimonies explaining how they became involved in their ‘journey’ to ‘reinvent’ Christianity…” Citing Doug Pagitt, he observes, “Notice the emphasis on a ‘global community of faith’ that permits all ‘expressions of faith’ by anyone and everyone who claims to be Christian… Pagitt bases his ideas of changing the profile of Christianity on an ecumenical view that permits beliefs and experiences not found in the Bible… In order for the emerging church to succeed, the Bible has to be looked at through entirely different glasses, and Christianity needs to be open to a new type of faith…. While such an orthodoxy allows a smorgasbord of ideas to be proclaimed in the name of Christ, many of these ideas are actually forbidden and rejected by Scripture.” (Pg. 39-41)
He says, “The ‘waves’ currently breaking are conditioning the church for the last-days apostasy that Jesus and Paul foretold… I believe the emerging church is one of these deceptive waves… an experience-based Christianity is the wave of the emerging church, and its leaders are beckoning all to ride.” (Pg. 54-55)
He notes, “Many emerging church leaders are suggesting the need to study the ideas and beliefs of church leaders of the post-disciple era. They say if pastors and church leaders reintroduce these teachings from the past, we will have spiritual transformation and successful churches in the 21st century. But wait a minute! If the church that emerged from the New Testament church was based on ideas and beliefs foreign to Scripture, why would we want to emulate a previous error? When doctrines of men replace the doctrine of Scripture, many are led astray… Following doctrines not based on the Word of God always results in the undoing of faith.” (Pg. 80)
He says, “Darkness has crept over the Christian church the same way an avalanche sweeps down a mountain. Every day new unsuspecting victims are being swept away and buried. And the role the emerging church plays in bringing this about is something that should alarm every Christian.” (Pg. 141)
He argues, “In ‘The Purpose-Driven Church,’ [Rick] Warren was actually laying ground work for the emerging church’s new reformation, a reformation that rejects thinking about the return of Christ and works more at convincing the multitudes that Christ is already in them as a global christ-consciousness. Warren has a low regard for Bible prophecy. Perhaps this helps explain why so many who once were anticipating the return of the Lord have become occupied with worldly ambitions. Warren writes: ‘When the disciples wanted to talk about prophecy, Jesus quickly switched the conversation to evangelism. He wanted them to focus on their mission in the world. He said in essence: ‘The details of my return are none of your business. What is your business is the mission I have given you. Focus on that!’ I find it simply astounding that a statement of this sort would be in a … best-seller in the present-day Christian book market. Jesus was telling the disciples they could not know the day or the hour, but nowhere does Jesus ever indicate that ‘the details of my return are none of your business.’” (Pg. 154-155)
He summarizes, “while I would agree there are some sincere people in the movement, I have had to examine whether the GOOD that might be found outweighs the harmful, and if it doesn’t, then does the harmful negate the good? I would liken it to this: While the Mormon church teachings have some good advice (devotion to families… etc.), I could never recommend this group because most of its teachings are contrary to biblical Christianity… I believe this scenario fits for the emerging church too. The ‘fruits’ of the emerging church include creating a hostility towards Bible-believing Christians, no long identifying with Christianity altogether, and restructuring missions and evangelism so that converts can remain in their own religion… Once the emerging church has accomplished these things, there truly will be nothing left of the Christian faith.” (Pg. 166-167)
He concludes, “Is this postmodern reformation a move of God… or could it indeed be part of a great and horrible end-time deception?... Are we living in this very time in history that Paul was warning us about? [in 2 Thess 2:1-4]” (Pg. 217-218) He adds, “The ecumenical nature of the emerging church indicates the process to reunite with Rome has already begun… what we know as the Christian faith (based upon God’s Word) will transform to a faith based on subjective experiences.” (Pg. 227)
This book may appeal to evangelicals seeking critiques of the Emerging Church movement.
September 12, 2018
Another way of doing church has surfaced and spread throughout some of Christianity. Oakland traces the beginnings and growth of "the emerging church" movement. Based on mysticism, it stresses experience rather than faith in God with the attending doctrines. "Christ-followers" may keep their own faith, be it a Christian denomination, Hindu, Buddhist, or other.
The stage for the "emerging church" of the 21st century was primed during the process of ecumenism during the past several decades. Love of people matters, doctrine doesn't. The Bible is deemphasized, along with the Gospel and Christ's saving sacrifice on the Cross.
This movement relies on contemplative spirituality, using prayer that goes within to a place of quiet and emptiness with the aim of hearing God's voice and feeling oneness with everything. Oakland points out when we totally empty our minds, the voice we hear is not God's, but a demon's.
The "emerging church" movement is very critical of Christians who stress preparing for and surviving the Last Days with the hope of seeing Jesus Christ. Some emergent leaders stress only building God's Kingdom on earth, usurping Christ.
The book is well written, researched, and reads smoothly.
Review written by Betsy Borchardt
The stage for the "emerging church" of the 21st century was primed during the process of ecumenism during the past several decades. Love of people matters, doctrine doesn't. The Bible is deemphasized, along with the Gospel and Christ's saving sacrifice on the Cross.
This movement relies on contemplative spirituality, using prayer that goes within to a place of quiet and emptiness with the aim of hearing God's voice and feeling oneness with everything. Oakland points out when we totally empty our minds, the voice we hear is not God's, but a demon's.
The "emerging church" movement is very critical of Christians who stress preparing for and surviving the Last Days with the hope of seeing Jesus Christ. Some emergent leaders stress only building God's Kingdom on earth, usurping Christ.
The book is well written, researched, and reads smoothly.
Review written by Betsy Borchardt
June 25, 2011
This was a wonderful book about the emerging church movement. It is a great summary of all the books I have read so far. It took a bit longer to read than I thought and thus gives me the impression that it goes on a bit but it was very informative although the author does tend to speculate quite a bit. This book does go so far as to instill a certain amount of wariness towards this new movement. It might be wise to at least keep one's ears open.
May 19, 2015
This is a very important book to help understand what is going on within the Emerging/Emergent Church movement. It contains extensive original quotes from original sources. I would highly recommend this book.
November 21, 2012
a good book to give as a gift for those lost in false teachings.
October 17, 2021
The first two chapters are very helpful in tracing the origin of the Emerging Church. Throughout the rest of the book the author's literalist bias come through in attempts to negate the emerging movement.
The author states that the emerging church is fond of worshipping in the dark with candles, incense, music, smudges of ash and images - anything that can be experienced. I wondered why there was no mention of immersion baptism?
The book explores what is the reality of the present church but the answers tried by the emerging church movement are more in the realm of entertainment than the existential crisis of faith that the author attempts to explore.
This book was published in 2008 and I wondered what has happened to the Emerging Church since the book was written. I was surprised to discover that beginning in 2008 the emerging church movement began to fall apart and is now part of history. Factions of the movement do exist in limited ways but not with the hype, conferences, head lines, meetings and publications the movement once commanded and received.
The author states that the emerging church is fond of worshipping in the dark with candles, incense, music, smudges of ash and images - anything that can be experienced. I wondered why there was no mention of immersion baptism?
The book explores what is the reality of the present church but the answers tried by the emerging church movement are more in the realm of entertainment than the existential crisis of faith that the author attempts to explore.
This book was published in 2008 and I wondered what has happened to the Emerging Church since the book was written. I was surprised to discover that beginning in 2008 the emerging church movement began to fall apart and is now part of history. Factions of the movement do exist in limited ways but not with the hype, conferences, head lines, meetings and publications the movement once commanded and received.
November 7, 2019
A hack-job. I do not agree with many beliefs of many of the people who are attacked in this book, but I have read them and they are represented unfairly to support a kind of end-times conspiracy theory. There are some legitimate concerns raised, but it's hard to trust a book that has either 1) Not done its research or 2) is intentionally misrepresenting others' beliefs. I believe the former is correct, but I would not recommend this book.
January 5, 2019
MUST read for anyone who thinks they are a Christian.
April 6, 2025
A landmark book.
Before reading this book my concept of the 'Emerging church' was vague. I was able to recognize it, but not to fully understand the scope and evil consequences this form of church has. I am grateful for this landmark book which is a tremendous work when it comes to the discernment of the Emerging church.
PROS
+ Clear and precise message, with a great investigation and discernment.
NEUTRAL
o On the one hand he endorses the Reformation, which had certainly its good effects, but just a brief discernment on the highly problematic teachers Luther and Calvin should rather have us abstain from endorsing this false dichotomy the Catholic church has indirectly created. We do not need a New Reformation as warned about in this book, nor do we need to indulge in a past Reformation, we need to go back to the Early Church before the 3-4c. AD, while even ignoring Apostolic 'fathers' (see Mat 23:9) such as Ignatius, Clement and Barnabas. And here Roger made a very important point and balanced his endorsement of the Reformation, by saying:
"Going back to the past to find experiences that will attract the postmodern generation is one goal of the emerging church movement. However, a serious question needs to be asked at this point. Why only go back to the Middle Ages, the turn of the first millennium, or the third century? Wouldn't this open the door for some devious doctrines that may have crept into the church? Why not just stay with Scripture in order to remain in the truth? All scripture is given by inspiration of G-d, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. (II Timothy 3:16). Those convinced that great spiritual insight can be gleaned from church fathers and mystics often overlook such definitive, G-d-inspired instruction. The Bible is stable and eternal; thus the truths penned in it centuries ago are still relevant today."
ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT
- He could have shown where the concept of the Emerging church overlaps with Progressive Christianity.
- It would have been informative if he could have added some brief sub-discernments when touching other problematic teachers / teachings:
"Artress says she walked her first labyrinth at a seminar in 1991 with psychologist and mystic/channeler Jean Houston, who several years ago famously assisted First Lady Hillary Clinton in trying to contact the departed spirit of Eleanor Roosevelt [here a brief remark would have helped the reader, saying that Eleanor was a Freemason which makes it clear why Jean wanted to contact precisely her].
QUOTES
"I have been to the country of Myanmar (formerly called Burma) twice. On both occasions, I observed and videotaped both Catholics and Buddhists practicing repetitive prayer. By the way, in both cases they were chanting these prayers over and over again while counting beads. Yes, Catholics and Buddhists both have a rosary technique to keep track of how many times they have chanted a prayer."
"Foster's implication that some contemplative prayer is safe is terribly mistaken. No contemplative prayer is biblical or safe—even the most mature of the Christian mystical leaders proved susceptible to its demonic pull. Thomas Merton at the end of his life said he wanted to be the best Buddhist he could be. Henri Nouwen at the end of his life said all paths lead to G-d. This was the spiritual fruit of their lives after years of practicing mystical prayer."
Before reading this book my concept of the 'Emerging church' was vague. I was able to recognize it, but not to fully understand the scope and evil consequences this form of church has. I am grateful for this landmark book which is a tremendous work when it comes to the discernment of the Emerging church.
PROS
+ Clear and precise message, with a great investigation and discernment.
NEUTRAL
o On the one hand he endorses the Reformation, which had certainly its good effects, but just a brief discernment on the highly problematic teachers Luther and Calvin should rather have us abstain from endorsing this false dichotomy the Catholic church has indirectly created. We do not need a New Reformation as warned about in this book, nor do we need to indulge in a past Reformation, we need to go back to the Early Church before the 3-4c. AD, while even ignoring Apostolic 'fathers' (see Mat 23:9) such as Ignatius, Clement and Barnabas. And here Roger made a very important point and balanced his endorsement of the Reformation, by saying:
"Going back to the past to find experiences that will attract the postmodern generation is one goal of the emerging church movement. However, a serious question needs to be asked at this point. Why only go back to the Middle Ages, the turn of the first millennium, or the third century? Wouldn't this open the door for some devious doctrines that may have crept into the church? Why not just stay with Scripture in order to remain in the truth? All scripture is given by inspiration of G-d, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. (II Timothy 3:16). Those convinced that great spiritual insight can be gleaned from church fathers and mystics often overlook such definitive, G-d-inspired instruction. The Bible is stable and eternal; thus the truths penned in it centuries ago are still relevant today."
ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT
- He could have shown where the concept of the Emerging church overlaps with Progressive Christianity.
- It would have been informative if he could have added some brief sub-discernments when touching other problematic teachers / teachings:
"Artress says she walked her first labyrinth at a seminar in 1991 with psychologist and mystic/channeler Jean Houston, who several years ago famously assisted First Lady Hillary Clinton in trying to contact the departed spirit of Eleanor Roosevelt [here a brief remark would have helped the reader, saying that Eleanor was a Freemason which makes it clear why Jean wanted to contact precisely her].
QUOTES
"I have been to the country of Myanmar (formerly called Burma) twice. On both occasions, I observed and videotaped both Catholics and Buddhists practicing repetitive prayer. By the way, in both cases they were chanting these prayers over and over again while counting beads. Yes, Catholics and Buddhists both have a rosary technique to keep track of how many times they have chanted a prayer."
"Foster's implication that some contemplative prayer is safe is terribly mistaken. No contemplative prayer is biblical or safe—even the most mature of the Christian mystical leaders proved susceptible to its demonic pull. Thomas Merton at the end of his life said he wanted to be the best Buddhist he could be. Henri Nouwen at the end of his life said all paths lead to G-d. This was the spiritual fruit of their lives after years of practicing mystical prayer."
November 7, 2019
A hack-job. I do not agree with many beliefs of many of the people who are attacked in this book, but I have read them and they are represented unfairly to support a kind of end-times conspiracy theory. There are some legitimate concerns raised, but it's hard to trust a book that has either 1) Not done its research or 2) is intentionally misrepresenting others' beliefs. I believe the former is correct, but I would not recommend this book.
March 26, 2013
Wow, an eye-opener on the origins of some of the beliefs held by people influencing the direction of Christianity! Some things come into the church that just seem trendy, or "touchy-feely", most might seem easily dismissed, but to see whats behind some of these things causes concern.
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April 28, 2016Un libro muy interesante donde podemos ver el error de la iglesia emergente y sus conexiones con la nueva era y las filosofías orientales, religiónes panteístas, etc. Recominedo su lectura a quien quiera hacer un estudio serio sobre la iglesia emergente.
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May 19, 2008Not sure yet ...
March 26, 2012
Very anti-Catholic in several chapters. Though his emphasis was making sure that we are following the word of God and not man.
May 11, 2013
A must read
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