What do you think?
Rate this book
Fast Facts on False Teachings
You will find Fast Facts on False Teachings an easy-to-use resource and a great time-saver in your stand for God's Word. You'll discover powerful insights for sharing the gospel with cult members and people ensnared by false religions and philosophies.
255 pages, Paperback
First published February 28, 1994
41 people are currently reading
183 people want to read
About the author
Ron Carlson
78 books125 followersRon Carlson is an American novelist and writer of short stories.
Carlson was born in Logan, Utah, but grew up in Salt Lake City. He earned a masters degree in English from the University of Utah. He then taught at The Hotchkiss School in Connecticut where he started his first novel.
He became a professor of English at Arizona State University in 1985, teaching creative writing to undergraduates and graduates, and ultimately becoming director of its Creative Writing Program.
Carlson also taught at the University of California, Irvine.
For more information, please see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Carlson
Carlson was born in Logan, Utah, but grew up in Salt Lake City. He earned a masters degree in English from the University of Utah. He then taught at The Hotchkiss School in Connecticut where he started his first novel.
He became a professor of English at Arizona State University in 1985, teaching creative writing to undergraduates and graduates, and ultimately becoming director of its Creative Writing Program.
Carlson also taught at the University of California, Irvine.
For more information, please see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Carlson
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 35 reviews
September 7, 2011
As a Christian this book made me pretty upset. I guess I should have guessed it from the title. Apologetics are a very important part of any Christian's studies but this is the wrong way of going about it. True apologetics should be about learning what something teaches, how it differs from what the Bible teaches, and how to minister to people who follow those teachings. This book takes an approach more along the lines of "they believe this and here are all of the reasons why it's actually the same as Satan worship and they're going to hell." It also takes a very archaic view on certain topics like rock music and discusses in length a lot of things that just aren't relevant anymore. I would never recommend this book to someone - an immature Christian could turn down the path of hating others who don't believe what they do, and a mature Christian will recognize it as useless.
February 20, 2008
My notes and quotes:
Sometimes God is like the blacksmith who takes a rusty, bent-up, twisted piece of metal out of the junkyard. He lays it on the hot coals and begins to heat it up. Then he takes it off the fire, lays it on the anvil, and beats it into a truly useful implement. After that he thrusts it into cold water. When he takes it out of the water it is no longer a rusty, bent-up, twisted piece of metal but a strong, tempered horseshoe, usable for an important purpose.
If you are seeking to grow as a Christian, life is not all health, wealth, and prosperity. Sometimes God wants to conform you to His image. And sometimes that means putting you in the fire, laying you on the anvil and putting you into the cold water. You may not understand why, but when you don't understand, trust in the Lord with all your heart.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight (Proverbs 3: 5,6).
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when ever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (James 1:2-4). (p. 208).
Sometimes God is like the blacksmith who takes a rusty, bent-up, twisted piece of metal out of the junkyard. He lays it on the hot coals and begins to heat it up. Then he takes it off the fire, lays it on the anvil, and beats it into a truly useful implement. After that he thrusts it into cold water. When he takes it out of the water it is no longer a rusty, bent-up, twisted piece of metal but a strong, tempered horseshoe, usable for an important purpose.
If you are seeking to grow as a Christian, life is not all health, wealth, and prosperity. Sometimes God wants to conform you to His image. And sometimes that means putting you in the fire, laying you on the anvil and putting you into the cold water. You may not understand why, but when you don't understand, trust in the Lord with all your heart.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight (Proverbs 3: 5,6).
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when ever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (James 1:2-4). (p. 208).
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 1, 2019
A reread and very helpful manual in identifying major world beliefs and core doctrines. I'd say it's often been a good "go to" for quick generalities regarding 16 of the main religions found throughout the world. Nonetheless, as one would expect of a "Fast Facts" book on multifaceted and complicated beliefs, glossing over important details, often semantics of world faiths allows for misunderstandings that are not helpful in striving to understand others in the world around us.
I have found particular problems with throwing in Trinity-based Roman Catholicism with other sects that are far from having a common Christian Creed. I think Ron Carlson is off-based here, regardless of his or other Trinity-based differences in dogma and doctrine from the Catholic Church. My own desire to see greater ecumenicism prevents me from appreciating this kind of writing, and seeing the type of criticism aimed at a fellow brothers and sisters in the Christian faith, I also have to wonder how biased this writing might be toward other faiths as well.
I have found particular problems with throwing in Trinity-based Roman Catholicism with other sects that are far from having a common Christian Creed. I think Ron Carlson is off-based here, regardless of his or other Trinity-based differences in dogma and doctrine from the Catholic Church. My own desire to see greater ecumenicism prevents me from appreciating this kind of writing, and seeing the type of criticism aimed at a fellow brothers and sisters in the Christian faith, I also have to wonder how biased this writing might be toward other faiths as well.
Want to read
April 27, 2024I do not know how to open the books to read them
Thanks
Thanks
September 17, 2018
A Sunday school teacher introduced me to this book when I was in my teens. I was so captivated by it at the time that I rushed out to get my own copy. Over twenty years later, I still refer to this book. The authors are knowledgeable about the subject matter because they themselves were deceived by some of these teachings prior to coming to salvation in Christ. While there are a few theories the authors hold in regard to UFOs, etc., they readily acknowledge that these are theories, and I say to critics of this book that their unconventional theories on a couple of issues does not invalidate the other truths laid out in this book. The book gives an overview of various false teachings and contrasts those beliefs alongside solid, biblical counsel and scripture.
I had several Mormon friends growing up, and the information in this book helped me to witness to them, especially since there are cryptic “secrets” of their faith and history Mormons don’t readily reveal in casual conversation. While I enjoyed learning about the roots and fruits of various belief systems/religions in this book, the chapters on Mormonism and Jehovah’s Witnesses are ones I’ve revisited most in trying to share the love of Christ to those zealous Mormon and Jehovah’s Witnesses who have often knocked on our door. It’s a shame that the average Christian doesn’t invest in witnessing door-to-door like these folks do. I fail miserably at this in my Christian walk. I did a much better job of sharing my faith when I was younger: I guess I’ve just gotten caught up in the day-to-day responsibilities of life in recent years. Writing this review is already convicting me to gravely reconsider the Great Commission.
The chapter on Hinduism proved helpful as I spoke to a man caught up in the Hare Krishna movement when I was on a class trip with a drama group in England as a teen. As I exited from a tour in Bath, a gentleman approached me with his literature. I took it and turned to walk away to do additional sight-seeing, but something within me constrained me to go back and speak to him. Eddie was surprisingly willing to talk about my faith rather than just push his on me. He had never heard the plan of salvation and was genuinely surprised by the simplicity of coming to Christ. He asked me several questions, and while he never came to a profession of faith as we talked, the seed was definitely planted. When I think of him, I pray for him. How wonderful it would be to meet him in Heaven one day!
We’ve had some family members who weren’t firmly grounded in their faith and were almost led astray by dedicated Jehovah’s Witnesses (JWs). Fortunately, prayer and this book helped them see the JWs have proven themselves false prophets, as explained in Deuteronomy 18:20-22. JWs won’t read anything that refutes their teachings: they view it as apostate literature. I once heard a radio broadcast by Dr. David Jeremiah, in which he suggested Christians point JWs to their own literature to reveal their false prophecies. Helping them see the errors within the organization (by their own leaders) is the only way many will investigate their faith, and where they have placed it. Sadly, their faith lies in an organization founded by fallible men rather than placing their trust in an infallible Savior, whom they don’t recognize as part of the Triune God. While they alter their scriptures in attempt to “cover up” errors by their prophets, older Watchtower publications clearly indicate the false predictions that have obviously never come to pass. It breaks my heart to know such kind-hearted, well-meaning, moral, devoted people will admittedly tell you they have no hope of Heaven. I pray for the Lord to help these folks come to the realization that Heaven is real, and that Christ is the only way to get there. “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under Heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).
The authors of this book partnered with Jeremiah Films to create several interesting documentaries about many of the groups mentioned in this book. While the music, clothing, lighting, etc., is very dated, I enjoyed watching these documentaries. The Godmakers, The Godmakers II, and The Witness at Your Door all have very relevant content when trying to reach out to others who may know of Christ but don’t know Him personally.
I had several Mormon friends growing up, and the information in this book helped me to witness to them, especially since there are cryptic “secrets” of their faith and history Mormons don’t readily reveal in casual conversation. While I enjoyed learning about the roots and fruits of various belief systems/religions in this book, the chapters on Mormonism and Jehovah’s Witnesses are ones I’ve revisited most in trying to share the love of Christ to those zealous Mormon and Jehovah’s Witnesses who have often knocked on our door. It’s a shame that the average Christian doesn’t invest in witnessing door-to-door like these folks do. I fail miserably at this in my Christian walk. I did a much better job of sharing my faith when I was younger: I guess I’ve just gotten caught up in the day-to-day responsibilities of life in recent years. Writing this review is already convicting me to gravely reconsider the Great Commission.
The chapter on Hinduism proved helpful as I spoke to a man caught up in the Hare Krishna movement when I was on a class trip with a drama group in England as a teen. As I exited from a tour in Bath, a gentleman approached me with his literature. I took it and turned to walk away to do additional sight-seeing, but something within me constrained me to go back and speak to him. Eddie was surprisingly willing to talk about my faith rather than just push his on me. He had never heard the plan of salvation and was genuinely surprised by the simplicity of coming to Christ. He asked me several questions, and while he never came to a profession of faith as we talked, the seed was definitely planted. When I think of him, I pray for him. How wonderful it would be to meet him in Heaven one day!
We’ve had some family members who weren’t firmly grounded in their faith and were almost led astray by dedicated Jehovah’s Witnesses (JWs). Fortunately, prayer and this book helped them see the JWs have proven themselves false prophets, as explained in Deuteronomy 18:20-22. JWs won’t read anything that refutes their teachings: they view it as apostate literature. I once heard a radio broadcast by Dr. David Jeremiah, in which he suggested Christians point JWs to their own literature to reveal their false prophecies. Helping them see the errors within the organization (by their own leaders) is the only way many will investigate their faith, and where they have placed it. Sadly, their faith lies in an organization founded by fallible men rather than placing their trust in an infallible Savior, whom they don’t recognize as part of the Triune God. While they alter their scriptures in attempt to “cover up” errors by their prophets, older Watchtower publications clearly indicate the false predictions that have obviously never come to pass. It breaks my heart to know such kind-hearted, well-meaning, moral, devoted people will admittedly tell you they have no hope of Heaven. I pray for the Lord to help these folks come to the realization that Heaven is real, and that Christ is the only way to get there. “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under Heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).
The authors of this book partnered with Jeremiah Films to create several interesting documentaries about many of the groups mentioned in this book. While the music, clothing, lighting, etc., is very dated, I enjoyed watching these documentaries. The Godmakers, The Godmakers II, and The Witness at Your Door all have very relevant content when trying to reach out to others who may know of Christ but don’t know Him personally.
August 1, 2021
Every religion has something to offer. It does not matter what is your viewpoint regarding a particular religion. People believe what they believe for a reason. If you want to change someone's mind about something, it helps to understand where they are coming from. I have several issues with this book.
One issue is that this book presents a very bias viewpoint. From the perspective of both authors, all religions are false except Christianity. The authors use the Bible as their main argument to defend their point of view. I have a problem with this because a muslim would use the Quran to prove that their religion is true. Someone who believes in aliens would use a book on aliens to support their point of view. And so on and so forth. You get the point here.
If someone is trying to prove Christianity as the one true religion, the Bible can only get you so far. What I would have liked to see was a balanced approach. Talk about the strengths of every religion. Then, present your arguement against that religion. Sure, you can use the Bible. But other sources would be nice.
What we got from this book was a bashing of other religions. I would have loved it if the authors addressed contradictions in the Bible. As well as the faults of Christianity. You could argue that the authors did this by covering Jehovah's Witness, Catholicism, and Mormonism. But I felt like the book did not go far enough to examine the flaws of Christianity.
If you are a Christian, this book will only serve to strengthen your belief in Christianity. But other than that, this book will do very little to sway those who do not believe in Christianity.
I do not see anything wrong with the practice of yoga and/or meditation. Yoga is a form of exercise, which challenges your body. Meditation is used as a way to quiet your mind of thoughts, which do not serve you.
The book was written in 90's to early 2000's era. So, I am aware that this book was a different time compared to now. But nevertheless, I am not impressed by this book. I would not recommend this book to anyone.
One issue is that this book presents a very bias viewpoint. From the perspective of both authors, all religions are false except Christianity. The authors use the Bible as their main argument to defend their point of view. I have a problem with this because a muslim would use the Quran to prove that their religion is true. Someone who believes in aliens would use a book on aliens to support their point of view. And so on and so forth. You get the point here.
If someone is trying to prove Christianity as the one true religion, the Bible can only get you so far. What I would have liked to see was a balanced approach. Talk about the strengths of every religion. Then, present your arguement against that religion. Sure, you can use the Bible. But other sources would be nice.
What we got from this book was a bashing of other religions. I would have loved it if the authors addressed contradictions in the Bible. As well as the faults of Christianity. You could argue that the authors did this by covering Jehovah's Witness, Catholicism, and Mormonism. But I felt like the book did not go far enough to examine the flaws of Christianity.
If you are a Christian, this book will only serve to strengthen your belief in Christianity. But other than that, this book will do very little to sway those who do not believe in Christianity.
I do not see anything wrong with the practice of yoga and/or meditation. Yoga is a form of exercise, which challenges your body. Meditation is used as a way to quiet your mind of thoughts, which do not serve you.
The book was written in 90's to early 2000's era. So, I am aware that this book was a different time compared to now. But nevertheless, I am not impressed by this book. I would not recommend this book to anyone.
April 6, 2025
Overall good and much needed book. But sadly the book itself requires strong discernment.
PROS
+ It summarizes very well in short chapters what a certain religion or cult is about, without going into the last detail and consuming too much time of the reader. On point, and precise enough without filling unnecessary pages as so often done today.
+ Beautiful analogy of the lamb:
"... sheep ranchers told him what often happens in a large flock of sheep. When the mother ewes are giving birth to lambs there will often be a mother that dies while giving birth to a live lamb. But somewhere else in the flock a mother ewe gives birth to a dead lamb. The sheep ranchers bring the orphan lamb to the mother who lost her baby, in order for the orphan to nurse and feed. But the mother ewe can smell that it is not her baby, and she will always kick it away and not allow it to suckle. But the sheep ranchers have discovered that they can take the blood of the stillborn lamb and smear it as a covering over the fleece of the orphan lamb. Then when they bring that lamb to the mother who lost her baby, she will smell the blood, sense that it is her lamb, and allow it to nurse and feed. It's the same way with G-d. G-d is holy and will not look upon our sin. But when the blood of Jesus Christ covers us and cleanses us and forgives us, the holy G-d looks down upon us and does not see our sinful nature. Instead, He sees the blood of Jesus Christ that covers us. So He accepts us as His own. It is the blood of Jesus Christ that covers us and cleanses us and reconciles us to a relationship with G-d."
CONS
- While the authors rightfully criticize Roman Catholics for purgatory, they do not elaborate on the fact that the same practice was held by Jews already centuries earlier (until today)!
- Inclusion of questionable numbers and claims: "The nearest star is Alpha Centauri, 41/2 light-years away, which means that the nearest star that you can see at night is something like 27 trillion miles away! And that is just the nearest star in our galaxy. There are over 100 billion stars in our Milky Way galaxy!"
- Quote at the beginning of the book: "Today, apologetics has broadened to encompass many different fields in the defense of historic biblical Christianity. Some of the leading apologists for the defense of the faith include C.S. Lewis [see below], who was a great literary apologist; Francis A. Schaeffer [see below], who was a philosophical apologist [...] and Charles Colson [signed the heretical 'Evangelicals & Catholics Together'], who articulates cultural apologetics in defense of the timeless absolutes given by G-d."
- While the book correctly judges black and white magic in a separate section, it employs a double-tongue, because it endorses one proponent of the latter, C.S. Lewis (Anglican; believed in purgatory; Tao is the highest morality; rejected biblical inerrancy; theistic evolutionist; considered Hindus, Buddhists and Muslims as brothers in CHRISTOS).
Not only is the double-tongue visible through the topic of white witchcraft, but also through Theistic Evolution otherwise judged in the book! The book rightfully teaches against Purgatory - Lewis plainly endorsed it: "Purgatory is a real place." "Of course I pray for the dead. The action is so spontaneous, so all but inevitable, that only the most compulsive theological case against it would deter me ..."
- Endorsement of the highly problematic teacher Francis A. Schaeffer (Presbyterian) who is one of the 3 founders of the Seven Mountain Mandate (an idea which also developed in the Swiss Alps at L'Abri and which was further developed by Lance Wallnau and Bill Johnson) and who has brought us the New Age teacher Sarah Young (book 'Jesus Calling', she converted at Schaeffer's L'Abri and is also Presbyterian).
- Endorsement of the highly problematic teacher Billy Graham. This is shocking in a book dedicated to discernment.
"Billy Graham spoke to a large conference on evangelism in Amsterdam several years ago. In that message he pointed out the well-known fact that inside the heart of every man and woman in the world is a large, empty hole that can only be filled with the holiness of G-d. G-d designed us [...] The Apostle Paul said ..."
How can we endorse in one breath with the Apostle Paul such a false teacher in a book dedicated to lead the reader on a higher level of discernment?
- Martin Luther is mentioned 8 times throughout the book, but the authors looked only at what he fought, but did not reflect on him. Luther is the key figure in bringing the (Faith / Grace ...-) ALONE doctrines into our vocabulary. He interpolated the word 'alone' in his Bible translation of Rom 3:28. When he was opposed for this, he insulted his enemies. The 2017 version of the Luther Bible has added footnotes on Rom 1:17, 2:13, 3:21, and Rom 3:28 that warn about the deliberate mistranslations Luther committed.
He was furthermore Augustinian; extraordinarily devoted to the 'Blessed Virgin Mary'; Antisemitism which led to the Holoc****; execution of Anabaptists; rejection of biblical inerrancy; most tragically and heretically the rejection of Hebrews, James, Jude and Revelation; Non-Sabbatarianism; rejection of free will.
- Not only Luther is called a 'great man' in the book, but even one of the greatest anti-Christs of history, namely Augustine (Doctor RCC, responsible for -most- of Catholicism's doctrines and practices, patriarch of Calvinism, key figure for Apocrypha canonization, doctrine of persecution, infant baptism).
I quote: "In addition to these, a host of great men from every age (such as Augustine and Martin Luther) have spoken out against heresies, excesses, and misuse of power inside and outside the church."
- Mistranslation of Isa 64:6: "... all our righteous acts are like filthy rags ..." The word behind 'righteousness' does not include the term 'acts' which is interpolated; while ignoring that the Bible elsewhere teaches that there are many important Works of Faith that are surely not filthy!
- Mislocalization of Mt. Sinai.
PROS
+ It summarizes very well in short chapters what a certain religion or cult is about, without going into the last detail and consuming too much time of the reader. On point, and precise enough without filling unnecessary pages as so often done today.
+ Beautiful analogy of the lamb:
"... sheep ranchers told him what often happens in a large flock of sheep. When the mother ewes are giving birth to lambs there will often be a mother that dies while giving birth to a live lamb. But somewhere else in the flock a mother ewe gives birth to a dead lamb. The sheep ranchers bring the orphan lamb to the mother who lost her baby, in order for the orphan to nurse and feed. But the mother ewe can smell that it is not her baby, and she will always kick it away and not allow it to suckle. But the sheep ranchers have discovered that they can take the blood of the stillborn lamb and smear it as a covering over the fleece of the orphan lamb. Then when they bring that lamb to the mother who lost her baby, she will smell the blood, sense that it is her lamb, and allow it to nurse and feed. It's the same way with G-d. G-d is holy and will not look upon our sin. But when the blood of Jesus Christ covers us and cleanses us and forgives us, the holy G-d looks down upon us and does not see our sinful nature. Instead, He sees the blood of Jesus Christ that covers us. So He accepts us as His own. It is the blood of Jesus Christ that covers us and cleanses us and reconciles us to a relationship with G-d."
CONS
- While the authors rightfully criticize Roman Catholics for purgatory, they do not elaborate on the fact that the same practice was held by Jews already centuries earlier (until today)!
- Inclusion of questionable numbers and claims: "The nearest star is Alpha Centauri, 41/2 light-years away, which means that the nearest star that you can see at night is something like 27 trillion miles away! And that is just the nearest star in our galaxy. There are over 100 billion stars in our Milky Way galaxy!"
- Quote at the beginning of the book: "Today, apologetics has broadened to encompass many different fields in the defense of historic biblical Christianity. Some of the leading apologists for the defense of the faith include C.S. Lewis [see below], who was a great literary apologist; Francis A. Schaeffer [see below], who was a philosophical apologist [...] and Charles Colson [signed the heretical 'Evangelicals & Catholics Together'], who articulates cultural apologetics in defense of the timeless absolutes given by G-d."
- While the book correctly judges black and white magic in a separate section, it employs a double-tongue, because it endorses one proponent of the latter, C.S. Lewis (Anglican; believed in purgatory; Tao is the highest morality; rejected biblical inerrancy; theistic evolutionist; considered Hindus, Buddhists and Muslims as brothers in CHRISTOS).
Not only is the double-tongue visible through the topic of white witchcraft, but also through Theistic Evolution otherwise judged in the book! The book rightfully teaches against Purgatory - Lewis plainly endorsed it: "Purgatory is a real place." "Of course I pray for the dead. The action is so spontaneous, so all but inevitable, that only the most compulsive theological case against it would deter me ..."
- Endorsement of the highly problematic teacher Francis A. Schaeffer (Presbyterian) who is one of the 3 founders of the Seven Mountain Mandate (an idea which also developed in the Swiss Alps at L'Abri and which was further developed by Lance Wallnau and Bill Johnson) and who has brought us the New Age teacher Sarah Young (book 'Jesus Calling', she converted at Schaeffer's L'Abri and is also Presbyterian).
- Endorsement of the highly problematic teacher Billy Graham. This is shocking in a book dedicated to discernment.
"Billy Graham spoke to a large conference on evangelism in Amsterdam several years ago. In that message he pointed out the well-known fact that inside the heart of every man and woman in the world is a large, empty hole that can only be filled with the holiness of G-d. G-d designed us [...] The Apostle Paul said ..."
How can we endorse in one breath with the Apostle Paul such a false teacher in a book dedicated to lead the reader on a higher level of discernment?
- Martin Luther is mentioned 8 times throughout the book, but the authors looked only at what he fought, but did not reflect on him. Luther is the key figure in bringing the (Faith / Grace ...-) ALONE doctrines into our vocabulary. He interpolated the word 'alone' in his Bible translation of Rom 3:28. When he was opposed for this, he insulted his enemies. The 2017 version of the Luther Bible has added footnotes on Rom 1:17, 2:13, 3:21, and Rom 3:28 that warn about the deliberate mistranslations Luther committed.
He was furthermore Augustinian; extraordinarily devoted to the 'Blessed Virgin Mary'; Antisemitism which led to the Holoc****; execution of Anabaptists; rejection of biblical inerrancy; most tragically and heretically the rejection of Hebrews, James, Jude and Revelation; Non-Sabbatarianism; rejection of free will.
- Not only Luther is called a 'great man' in the book, but even one of the greatest anti-Christs of history, namely Augustine (Doctor RCC, responsible for -most- of Catholicism's doctrines and practices, patriarch of Calvinism, key figure for Apocrypha canonization, doctrine of persecution, infant baptism).
I quote: "In addition to these, a host of great men from every age (such as Augustine and Martin Luther) have spoken out against heresies, excesses, and misuse of power inside and outside the church."
- Mistranslation of Isa 64:6: "... all our righteous acts are like filthy rags ..." The word behind 'righteousness' does not include the term 'acts' which is interpolated; while ignoring that the Bible elsewhere teaches that there are many important Works of Faith that are surely not filthy!
- Mislocalization of Mt. Sinai.
March 20, 2021
A tedious, painstaking, outdated read that fails to provide readers with any actual facts aside from creating a contest between quotes from one book versus another.
This piece no longer holds its value. Many would make a counterclaim that Saints Alive and Christian ministries are nothing more than overzealous groups of bantering fanatics.
This piece no longer holds its value. Many would make a counterclaim that Saints Alive and Christian ministries are nothing more than overzealous groups of bantering fanatics.
November 15, 2016
Uses Biblical truths to admonish believers and to expose the dangerous to silly fallacies of cults and religions.
A very important, informative and valuable read.
A very important, informative and valuable read.
June 5, 2017
Informative. I especially appreciated the chapters on Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, Buddhism, Hinduism and Freemasonry.
October 22, 2017
I miss this amazing man of God
May 29, 2021
A bit dated, but interesting. I did not know what I did not know.
November 21, 2021
christianity is the devil because it denys the love of buddha.
February 15, 2022
Excellent expose about cults and their deception.
April 20, 2022
Had a tiny bit of interesting information but contained a butt load of fluff and pointless rambling
April 21, 2022
Very well researched and documented
July 3, 2022
Interesting book.
July 7, 2022
It gave me a snapshot of what schemes the devil have been doing in these last days. I read it during the elementary days. Praise God, this book warned me against false teachings
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 6, 2017
This book was extremely pushy, judgemental, old fashioned views, and filled with inaccuracies.
September 1, 2015
A very enjoyable book. I thought the personal stories by Ron & Ed were the best parts.
There sure is alot of religions out there. Its nice to have an idea as to what they are all up to. This book is incredibly biased and written by Christian authors. But what religious book isn't?
If you have a book that makes everyone mad then you know you're doing something right. And this book just insulted the most cheerished beliefs of:
Mormons, Jehovah Witnesses, New Agers, Satanists, Atheists, buddhists, Freemasons, Muslims, Roman-Catholics, Prosperity Theologians, and good old Moonies and other assorted cults. I applaud you Ron & Ed: Lets hang out sometime.
May 25, 2007
We watched a show by these guys during a meeting one day. the go into teaching you on false religions. some really good stuff on Islam, Buddhism, ect. liked it a lot....
the book just goes more in-dept. i was ok with everything till you get to the fact that there is a chapter called Prosperity Theology. you have to be kidding me...that's not a false religion. makes you mad because they know a lot about other stuff so an person just learning about things might believe them on this - even though it's stupid to think God would not want you to be prosperous.
lame.....
the book just goes more in-dept. i was ok with everything till you get to the fact that there is a chapter called Prosperity Theology. you have to be kidding me...that's not a false religion. makes you mad because they know a lot about other stuff so an person just learning about things might believe them on this - even though it's stupid to think God would not want you to be prosperous.
lame.....
March 31, 2008
This book is SO useful! If you never understood what's the difference between Christianity and all the other teachings out there OR if you've got one of those friends who says that God, Allah, Buddah, etc. are all the same, then GET THIS BOOK. Also very handy if you're dealing with LDS, Masons, or Jehovah's Witnesses.
I met the author when he was a guest speaker at a church I used to attend. He spoke about Creationism vs. Darwinism (also touched on in the book) and was VERY informative. I would highly recommend getting several copies for your bible study group.
I met the author when he was a guest speaker at a church I used to attend. He spoke about Creationism vs. Darwinism (also touched on in the book) and was VERY informative. I would highly recommend getting several copies for your bible study group.
January 19, 2013
Great guide to some common world religions. These men have either participated in, experienced or thoroughly researched religions that could possibly lead people away from Christianity. I highly recommend this book to those of you who need to know the differences between these religions, how they may seem similar in some ways to Christianity, but, how very different from Christianity they truly are. This book will clear up the confusion.
September 3, 2014
There is a common characteristic, a centric root, to all of these teachings. They are linked. What an eye-opener, especially regarding Freemasonry and the Masonic Lodge. I will never glance at a fez the same again.
December 4, 2016
If you are serious about understanding the dangers of the false teachings, false religions, false prophets then read this book. God tells all of us from the start to stay away from these things and to stay focused on Him through His Son Jesus Christ.
August 15, 2008
Masons are crazy.
December 14, 2011
Must Read!!! So many things I didn't know before!
July 11, 2011
ood Book. Information on different Religions Beliefs.
March 24, 2013
Great brief descriptions of lots of religions and organizations. I learned a lot from this little book.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 35 reviews