Christianity, cults and religions general editor paul carden is a longtime specialist in the field of cults and new religions around the world. It features a basic overview of each religionbut it also takes it a step further by sharing practical dos and donts for reaching out to others in a. Christianity, cults and religion participant guide by paul. Because attis was unfaithful, she drove him insane. Christianity, cults and religions will help you know what you believe and why. Other groups compared in christianity, cults and religions. American religions, now in its sixth edition, has become a standard reference book on north american religious bodies. There are millions of americans who practice a religion other than christianity quickly see how their beliefs compare to christianity at a glan. To purchase the full version, containing a comparison of over 40 world religions, click here. This sixsession study simply explains the history, background, and beliefs of the most common world religions. Each pamphlet unfolds 33 long and is an easytounderstand summary of the major teachings on each bible topic. This free echart is taken from the pamphlet christianity, cults, and. France were thought to have brought christianity over. Christianity, cults and religions participant guide ebook.
This pamphlet is a fullcolor, glossy, plasticcoated fact sheet that contains hundreds of facts at a glance and fits inside a bible. A good basic introduction on comparative religions from a christian viewpoint. The new believers, sects, cults, and alternative religions, david v. From this activity the study of religions was banished. Other cults could have been included, but they have considerably fewer adherents than the two included. Christianity cults and religions session 1 on vimeo.
And there is a common factor every timemans fallible opinions. Many religions and cults discussed in this first volume openly affirm that the bible is true, but then something gets in their way. Encyclopedia of cults and new religions, published by harvest house publishers. Christianity, cults and religions comparison chart makes a good cults comparison handout for bible studies, sunday school classes, and homeschool curriculum. Jim sutherland, phd, director an introduction to cults 2. Christianity, cults and religions by rose publishing. Islam and christianity pamphlet blowout sale rose publishing who is jesus, life.
The pamphlet s concise nature makes it easy to see and understand how the religions and cults differ as well as what they may have in common. Carden is executive director of the centers for apologetics research cfar, and he has devoted nearly 30 years of his life to cultrelated research and outreach in latin america, africa, eastern europe, and the former soviet union. If you are the christ, 24 or messiah tell us plainly. Ian reader is currently professor of religious studies at lancaster university, england. With all of the different religions, how can i know which one is correct. Click here to download pdf the link above takes you to a study of world religions and cults, which some people call alternative faiths or other paths to god. Pagan religions of the roman empire and is thus considered the first ecumenical council of the church. For more detailed information of these cults and several cults not mentioned in this article, please consult the following resources. University of detroit for more than a decade western society, in particular the united states of america,1 has seen the rise and proliferation of religious and spiritual groups which the public has undiscerningly and indiscriminately. And there are cults, some of which are particularly evil.
Each pamphlet unfolds 33 long and is an easytounderstand summary of the major teachings on. Several years ago i was asked to write a pamphlet for the catholic truth. A survey of cults and world religions jude ministries. Christianity, cults and religions also available as pdf, and ebook. In african culture, one is born into the faith of your family cult. My argument was not just as there is only one way to get to chicago, so there is only one way to get. Discover the beliefs of 17 cults and religions and how those beliefs compare to christianity. Of course there is, but my point was not that spiritual roads are just like physical ones it was that they arent like. Compare 18 world religions and cults on jesus, salvation, and other beliefs. Religious beliefs and practices handbook pdf washington state. Most lay understandings of the terms cult and sect start from an assumption that the.
Christianity, cults and religions free sample for the olive. Christianity, jehovahs witnesses, scientology, judaism, islam, nation of islam, unity school of christianity, buddhism. Christianity, cults and religions is the bestselling cults and religions comparison chart. From muslims to mormons, there are over 77 million people in america who do not believe in biblical christianity, according to a recent pew report. Dvdbased study for individuals or groups christianity. This council opened on 19 june 325ad in the presence of the emperor constantine. Information in this content was taken from these sources. An annotated comparison of biblical christianity with. Easily find out how christianity compares to 6 of the. It features a basic overview of each religionbut it also takes it a step further by sharing practical dos and donts for reaching out to others in a respectful way. Health care and religious beliefs booklet alberta health services. Easily find out how christianity compares to 6 of the worlds largest religions and cults, including mormonism, jehovahs witnesses, buddhism, islam, hinduism, and new age beliefs. With millions of americans practicing a religion other than christianity, it is important for us as christians to know what we believe, why we believe it, and how it differs from other religionscults. This pamphlet compares the beliefs of 18 world religions and cults.
Now you can easily compare their beliefs to christianity with this quickreference pamphlet. Christianity, cults and religions pamphlet compare 18 world. Based on a popular study guide from rose publishing, this fullcol. Health care and religious beliefs by loma linda university medical center. The pamphlets concise nature makes it easy to see and understand how the religions and cults differ as well as what they may have in common. Discover what makes cults attractive, how to practically spot false teaching, and see how christianity is different from other religions cults on 6 essential topics. Of course there is, but my point was not that spiritual roads are just like physical ones it was that they arent like physical ones. Pdf christianity cults religions download full pdf. Christianity, cults and religion participant guide by paul carden. Any one of them should be a red flag to a christian. By comparing christianity with groups such as mormons and jehovahs witnesses, people have a better grasp about what the bible says about who jesus is and the message of the gospel. The key person or founder of the group the date and place it was founded the key writings such as the bible, the book of mormon, the quran koran, etc. Roman catholic, eastern orthodox, and protestant consider the decisions of these councils to be authoritative. For six years, he cohosted the live, nationwide bible answer man radio broadcast alongside ron rhodes, robert m.
Kingdom of the cults, published by bethany house publishers. This pamphlet compares the beliefs of 21 world religions, sects, cults, and new religious groups side by side from a christian point of view. Overview of pseudochristian cults and nonchristian religions 1 pseudochristian cults a definition. Christianity, cults and world religion definitions biblical christianity. In one way or another the bible gets demoted, reinterpreted, or completely ignored.
Box 8500, charlotte, nc 28271 phone 704 8878200 and fax 704 8878299 4 according to myth, cybele loved a shepherd named attis. Satan is seen as 4 th e spiritual counterfeits project, a branch of th berkeley christian coalition berkeley, calif. Based on a popular study guide from rose publishing, this fullcolor resource offers a sidebyside comparison of more than 40 world. An excellent tool for bible study teachers and small group leaders. These 23 points cover most of the behaviors commonly associated with cults in scripture. See more ideas about world religions, jehovahs witnesses and religion. This bestselling comparison chart helps you know what you believe and why. The following choices below will give you a basic outline of some of the key doctrines of christianity and what other cults and sects believe about them. How is a person saved and what is the spiritual goal. Pamphlets cults and religions hendrickson rose publishing.
Christianityworld religionscults the purpose of this study is not to discredit any religion, nor to attempt to influence anyone to make a decision of what they choose to believe or not believe, but simply to make a comparison of christianity to other religionscults. Packed with sidebyside comparison charts, simple summaries, and uptodate overviews, this easytounderstand pamphlet will help you quickly compare the key beliefs of 20 different religions and cults to christianity. Understand the beliefs and practices of 16 world religions, sects and cults. Know themes, facts, and key verses at a glance the challenge of the cults and new. We studied history with careful avoidance of that greatest of historical movements which was ushered in. Denominations and cults david c f wright, dd it is no wonder that the majority of people are not interested in church and christianity since there are some many variations and contradictions. We studied greed without opening the new testament. Christianity, cults and religions participant guide ebook by. Some cults involve the promotion of the grossest immorality under the banner of loveins and david koreshs gross immorality was so he could experience the depths of sin for the world. He is senior editor of four series of books on american religions and is past president of the communal studies association.
Pdf files for posters, fliers, handouts and bulletin inserts for promotion. This is a free sample of christianity, cults and religions containing a comparison of biblical christianity and jehovahs witnesses. God, the father, sent his only son to satisfy that judgment for those who believe in him. The purpose of this article is not to prove that any and all christians or christian groups the reader may have encountered are not cults or using cultic techniques, but to demonstrate that biblicalbased christianity is not a cult and does not support the use of cultic practices. Our stand will be on the truth of jesus words in john 14. Jesus, the creator and eternal son of god, who lived a sinless life, loves us so much that he died for our sins, taking the punishment that we deserve, was buried, and rose from the dead according to the bible. Christianity, cults and religions pamphlet lifeway. Also available as a pdf, wall chart, and powerpoint. Christianity, cults and religions free sample for the. Christianity, cults and religions pamphlet compare 18. This quickreference guide will help in understanding and comparing the major religions and cults around the world. This pdf version prints with a blank background so you can print on any paper. Understand the beliefs and practices of 16 world religions, sects and cults sidebyside from a christian point of view. Was the new testament influenced by pagan religions.
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