There was an interesting research article this week, that contains extensive links discussing various aspects of what is a cult. Even defining Christian Cults, if that is even possible. I can see a lot of confusion in this area. Here is the article’s lead… Countless people are caught up in cults and cult-like groups. To… Continue reading What is a Cult?
Category: Catch of the Week
A 92% Syncretic Worldview
In my reading this morning I notice a comment that seemed shocking. George Barna points out in American Worldview Inventory 2024 that the current prevailing worldview is Syncretism (92%), and the second most popular is a Biblical Worldview (4%). According to Wikipedia, religious syncretism is the blending of religious belief systems into a new system or the incorporation of… Continue reading A 92% Syncretic Worldview
Idolatry…..
Wow, it’s been a month since my last post. I’m always struck by the Bible’s discussion of idolatry. At least in the old forms they always had an image. Often couched in a way that even implies trying to worship the true God, but in false ways. Remember: Exodus 32:4 4 And he received them… Continue reading Idolatry…..
Good Works
I made a comment on Mike’s post the other day… Back to the Good Works theme….The Bible does seem abundantly clear, dead men/women can’t do anything. This includes saving themselves or doing “good” works that God recognizes. The Westminster Confession has a chapter on Works. It starts and ends with these paragraphs.. CHAPTER 16Of Good… Continue reading Good Works
Rainbow Trout 