Christianity, cults and religion participant guide by paul carden. This pamphlet is a fullcolor, glossy, plasticcoated fact sheet that contains hundreds of facts at a glance and fits inside a bible. Compare 18 world religions and cults on jesus, salvation, and other beliefs. This pamphlet compares the beliefs of 18 world religions and cults. Discover the beliefs of 17 cults and religions and how those beliefs compare to christianity. With all of the different religions, how can i know which one is correct. This quickreference guide will help in understanding and comparing the major religions and cults around the world. Below is a brief description of some of the most well known religionscults. 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. 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. God, the father, sent his only son to satisfy that judgment for those who believe in him.
Several years ago i was asked to write a pamphlet for the catholic truth. Christianity cults and religions session 1 on vimeo. In african culture, one is born into the faith of your family cult. Pdf christianity cults religions download full pdf. 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. Other groups compared in christianity, cults and religions. This is a free sample of christianity, cults and religions containing a comparison of biblical christianity and jehovahs witnesses. An annotated comparison of biblical christianity with selected other belief systems james r. Each pamphlet unfolds 33 long and is an easytounderstand summary of the major teachings on. 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. Pdf files for posters, fliers, handouts and bulletin inserts for promotion.
In one way or another the bible gets demoted, reinterpreted, or completely ignored. My argument was not just as there is only one way to get to chicago, so there is only one way to get. Other cults could have been included, but they have considerably fewer adherents than the two included. Roman catholic, eastern orthodox, and protestant consider the decisions of these councils to be authoritative. And there are cults, some of which are particularly evil. 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. 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. Christianity, cults and religions free sample for the. Now you can easily compare their beliefs to christianity with this quickreference pamphlet. Jim sutherland, phd, director an introduction to cults 2. 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.
Easily find out how christianity compares to 6 of the. 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. Christianity, cults and religions general editor paul carden is a longtime specialist in the field of cults and new religions around the world. 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. Religious beliefs and practices handbook pdf washington state. Christianity, cults and religions free sample for the olive.
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. Kingdom of the cults, published by bethany house publishers. Dvdbased study for individuals or groups christianity. An annotated comparison of biblical christianity with. For more than 30 years, paul carden has been a leading researcher of religions, cults, and new religious movements. This free echart is taken from the pamphlet christianity, cults, and. We studied history with careful avoidance of that greatest of historical movements which was ushered in. 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. See more ideas about world religions, jehovahs witnesses and religion. Christianity, cults and religions will help you know what you believe and why. If you are the christ, 24 or messiah tell us plainly. If you are interested in a cult or religion that is not listed below, please.
Each pamphlet unfolds 33 long and is an easytounderstand summary of the major teachings on each bible topic. Christianity, cults and religions comparison chart makes a good cults comparison handout for bible studies, sunday school classes, and homeschool curriculum. 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. Christianity, cults and religions participant guide ebook. Know themes, facts, and key verses at a glance the challenge of the cults and new. From this activity the study of religions was banished. 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. Satan is seen as 4 th e spiritual counterfeits project, a branch of th berkeley christian coalition berkeley, calif. Christianity, cults and religions also available as pdf, and ebook. Christianity, cults and religions by rose publishing.
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. Encyclopedia of cults and new religions, published by harvest house publishers. Box 8500, charlotte, nc 28271 phone 704 8878200 and fax 704 8878299 4 according to myth, cybele loved a shepherd named attis. 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. Any one of them should be a red flag to a christian. The new believers, sects, cults, and alternative religions, david v. How is a person saved and what is the spiritual goal. This pamphlet compares the beliefs of 21 world religions, sects, cults, and new religious groups side by side from a christian point of view.
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. 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. Christianity, cults and religion participant guide by paul. Of course there is, but my point was not that spiritual roads are just like physical ones it was that they arent like.
These 23 points cover most of the behaviors commonly associated with cults in scripture. A survey of cults and world religions jude ministries. American religions, now in its sixth edition, has become a standard reference book on north american religious bodies. For six years, he cohosted the live, nationwide bible answer man radio broadcast alongside ron rhodes, robert m. A definition everyone is against the cults, no one admits being in a cult, and those in the cults condemn other cults. Islam and christianity pamphlet blowout sale rose publishing who is jesus, life. Christianity, cults and religions pamphlet compare 18 world. Health care and religious beliefs booklet alberta health services. Pagan religions of the roman empire and is thus considered the first ecumenical council of the church. Ian reader is currently professor of religious studies at lancaster university, england. An excellent tool for bible study teachers and small group leaders. We studied natural science without considering its bearing or lack of bearing upon natural theology or upon revelation. Understand the beliefs and practices of 16 world religions, sects and cults sidebyside from a christian point of view. For more detailed information of these cults and several cults not mentioned in this article, please consult the following resources.
This council opened on 19 june 325ad in the presence of the emperor constantine. This sixsession study simply explains the history, background, and beliefs of the most common world religions. 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. Christianity, cults and religions participant guide ebook by. We studied greed without opening the new testament. Our stand will be on the truth of jesus words in john 14. Most lay understandings of the terms cult and sect start from an assumption that the. Christianity, jehovahs witnesses, scientology, judaism, islam, nation of islam, unity school of christianity, buddhism. Based on a popular study guide from rose publishing, this fullcol.
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. Information in this content was taken from these sources. Christianity, cults and religions is the bestselling cults and religions comparison chart. France were thought to have brought christianity over. This pdf version prints with a blank background so you can print on any paper. Overview of pseudochristian cults and nonchristian religions 1 pseudochristian cults a definition.
Because attis was unfaithful, she drove him insane. Based on a popular study guide from rose publishing, this fullcolor resource offers a sidebyside comparison of more than 40 world. Christianity, cults and world religion definitions biblical christianity. Also available as a pdf, wall chart, and powerpoint. He is senior editor of four series of books on american religions and is past president of the communal studies association. 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. A good basic introduction on comparative religions from a christian viewpoint. To purchase the full version, containing a comparison of over 40 world religions, click here. This bestselling comparison chart helps you know what you believe and why. 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.
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