Don Quixote is a well-known fictional character created by 16th-century Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes in his classic novel by that name. In that novel, Don Quixote fills his mind with legends and fables about brave knights in glittering armor coming to the rescue of damsels in distress. Soon he begins to believe that he […]
It is absolutely essential for religions that make the claim of being God’s one true church to convince those outside of its membership that sincerity alone is not enough to please God. Unless you accept their interpretation of scripture and live in harmony with what they teach, you have no hope of salvation. In order […]
Iglesia ni Cristo (“Church of Christ” in Tagalog) is a Philippine-based Christian religion, like other restorationist groups, it professes that it is the one church founded by Jesus. Adherents hold that the Iglesia ni Cristo is the only true church of Jesus Christ as restored through Felix Manalo. However, the church recognizes Jesus Christ as […]
During his ministry, Jesus showed courage by boldly exposing the religious leaders for misleading the people with false teachings. -Matthew 23:13-36. He continued to do this even though his life was threatened. -John 5:15-18. Twice, he fearlessly cleansed the temple, driving out those who were defiling his Father’s worship there. -Matthew. 21:12, 13; John 2:14-17. […]
Condensed from an article written by David R. Reagan The SDA Church is rooted in the Millerite Movement that swept the United States in the 1840’s. William Miller (1782-1849) was a New England Baptist preacher who developed a unique interpretation of Daniel 8:14: And I heard a holy one speaking, and another holy one said […]
In answer Jesus said to them: “Look out that nobody misleads you, 5 for many will come on the basis of my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will mislead many. 6 You are going to hear of wars and reports of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for these things must take place, but […]
If either you or your spouse has experienced a crisis of conscience leading to the discovery that you no longer accept the tenets of the religion you have chosen or were raised in and you are worried that it will negatively impact your relationship you may enjoy listening to the podcast Marriage On A Tightrope. […]
If you have been called on by one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and are either thinking about or have already accepted a Bible study it is certainly up to you to continue. However, choosing a religion is a serious step. Your choice should be an informed one based on a careful examination of the Scriptures. If […]
Sanctify them by means of the truth; your word is truth. (John 17:17) Many people have “inherited” their religious beliefs and have never seriously examined them in the light of reason. Yet, is it a sign of disrespect to examine what you believe so as to ‘prove to yourself’ that your thinking is in harmony […]
During World War II, the term “brainwashing” was introduced to describe methods employed by one group to force its ideas upon another group. An individual’s previous ideas would be “washed” from his brain and replaced with new ideas and beliefs. The techniques used and the reasons for their use give some insight into the workings of […]