Is evil a state of mind that can be changed? Is there a latent divinity in us all? Is there a personal God? The answers to these questions given by the mind sciences: groups such as Christian Science, Religious Science, and the Unity School of Christianity are not the same ones given by orthodox Christianity. Moreover, these mind sciences appeal to many people who seek cures to illness that conventional medicine and Christianity do not offer. Can we put our trust in them? Why this series? This is an age when countless groups and movements, old and new, mark the religious landscape in our culture, leaving many people confused or uncertain in their search for spiritual truth and meaning. Because few people have the time or opportunity to research these movements fully, these books provide essential information and insights for their spiritual journeys. Each book has five sections: - A concise introduction to the group - An overview of the group's theology in its own words - Tips for witnessing effectively to members of the group - A bibliography with sources for further study - A comparison chart that shows the essential differences between biblical Christianity and the group -- The writers of these volumes are well qualified to present clear and reliable information and help us discern religious truth from falsehood.
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Is evil a state of mind that can be changed? Is there a latent divinity in us all? Is there a personal God? The answers to these questions given by the mind sciences: groups such as Christian Science, Religious Science, and the Unity School of Christianity are not the same ones given by orthodox Christianity. Moreover, these mind sciences appeal to many people who seek cures to illness that conventional medicine and Christianity do not offer. Can we put our trust in them? Why this series? This is an age when countless groups and movements, old and new, mark the religious landscape in our culture, leaving many people confused or uncertain in their search for spiritual truth and meaning. Because few people have the time or opportunity to research these movements fully, these books provide essential information and insights for their spiritual journeys. Each book has five sections: - A concise introduction to the group - An overview of the group's theology in its own words - Tips for witnessing effectively to members of the group - A bibliography with sources for further study - A comparison chart that shows the essential differences between biblical Christianity and the group -- The writers of these volumes are well qualified to present clear and reliable information and help us discern religious truth from falsehood.
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Alan W. Gomes (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is associate professor of historical theology and chairman of the department of theology at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University.
Todd Ehrenborg served as a pastor in Southern California for 25 years after earning an MDiv degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. Formerly a research consultant for the late Dr. Walter Martin at the Christian Research Institute in Anaheim, California, Todd has lectured and authored articles in major Christian magazines and collaborated with other researchers in the publication of books, manuals, teaching tapes, and tracts, on the non-Christian cults. He is also a well-respected Bible teacher, recognized authority on comparative religion, and author of Speaking the Truth in Love to the Mind Sciences. Todd is currently the associate director of Share Your Faith Workshops with Evangelism Explosion International and co-director of Living Witnesses Ministries, a drama and teaching ministry founded in 1984 with his wife, Reverend Gwen Ehrenborg.
Todd Ehrenborg served as a pastor in Southern California for 25 years after earning an MDiv degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. Formerly a research consultant for the late Dr. Walter Martin at the Christian Research Institute in Anaheim, California, Todd has lectured and authored articles in major Christian magazines and collaborated with other researchers in the publication of books, manuals, teaching tapes, and tracts, on the non-Christian cults. He is also a well-respected Bible teacher, recognized authority on comparative religion, and author of Speaking the Truth in Love to the Mind Sciences. Todd is currently the associate director of Share Your Faith Workshops with Evangelism Explosion International and co-director of Living Witnesses Ministries, a drama and teaching ministry founded in 1984 with his wife, Reverend Gwen Ehrenborg.
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Todd Ehrenborg served as a pastor in Southern California for 25 years after earning an MDiv degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. Formerly a research consultant for the late Dr. Walter Martin at the Christian Research Institute in Anaheim, California, Todd has lectured and authored articles in major Christian magazines and collaborated with other researchers in the publication of books, manuals, teaching tapes, and tracts, on the non-Christian cults. He is also a well-respected Bible teacher, recognized authority on comparative religion, and author of Speaking the Truth in Love to the Mind Sciences. Todd is currently the associate director of Share Your Faith Workshops with Evangelism Explosion International and co-director of Living Witnesses Ministries, a drama and teaching ministry founded in 1984 with his wife, Reverend Gwen Ehrenborg.
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Good Introduction to the Mind Sciences,
By Michael Taylor "Michael Taylor" (Indian Trail NC) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
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Contrary to what other reviewers say, I humbly submit that the booklet is an excellent guide to understanding what Mind Sciences believe and how they compare to Christianity.The booklet is organized as follows: 1. Introduction to the various groups (Christian Science, Religious Science, Unity School). 2. Overview of the group's theology by using the groups own quotes. 3. Tips for witnessing to these groups. 4. Bibliography for more sources for study. 5. Comparison chart showing what the Mind Sciences believe about God, Jesus Christ, Death and Resurrection, Sin, Salvation, Doctrine of Revelation, Reincarnation vs. Resurrection and how these beliefs compare with what the Holy Bible says. The booklet is brief but is packed with valuable information. As for the other reviewers: honestly evaluate what the Mind Sciences say and how they truly compare with the Bible. Recommended!
3 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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"ANOTHER MISINFORMED EVANGELICAL",
By Paul Holly "paul" (Raleigh, NC, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Mind Sciences (Paperback)
Here again, similar to Ron Rhodes is Todd Ehrenborg's attempt at "debunking" the Mind Sciences, similar to Rhode's misinformed attack on The New Age Movement.It was easy enough to attack Eddy ad hominem,but it became apparent that it was more difficult to do so with Holmes, and with Filmore.You can see him purposely negating the positve and truthful aspects of all three Mind Sciences in an attampt to bolster his "biblical evangelical views".It is horrible.The bible is a wonderful book, but it's tortured logic to think that just because it is the book Christians use most often in their spiritual journey that it is any more correct.Whilewasting time attacking the others, he neglects the fact that the Bible is fallible, inconsistent, and just as"man made" as the other texts.If he were intellectually honest his book would have more merit,but he acts in typical evangelical fashion and closes his eyes to the facts and shows a limited and narrow understanding of the Mind Science teachings.
4 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
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The Attack on Reincarnation Here is Racist,
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This review is from: Mind Sciences (Paperback)
If Christian Science is a declining movement, then why bother to expend ink on the movement? While I appreciated the critical analysis of mind sciences philosophy, I was left wondering if the authors rationalist approach did not also undermine the esoteric and idiosyncratic hermeneutics that charismatic Christians also indulge in. The book is marred by an ugly racist attack on reincarnation- some liberation theologians would argue that Christian dualism has also legitimated environmental carnage and destructive social hierarchies. But why bother to attack a declining philosophical framework anyway?
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1 Mary Baker the "Discoverer and Founder" of Christian Science (CS), was born on a farm in Bow, New Hampshire. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
master metaphysician, repeated incarnations, metaphysical understanding, mind sciences, biblical arguments, metaphysical interpretation, divine idea, everlasting salvation Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Christian Science, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit, Support Its Position, Divine Mind, Christian Scientists, Prove the Biblical Doctrine, Science of Mind, Ernest Holmes, Support Their Position, Mary Baker Eddy, Old Testament, Mother Church, Statement of Faith, Son of God, Grand Rapids, Los Angeles, Publishing Society, Unity School of Christianity, Body of God, Eddy's Place, God the Father, New Thought, Bliss Knapp, Daily Word New!
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- The Science of Mind: A Philosophy, A Faith, A Way of Life by Ernest Holmes on 7 pages
- Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures (Authorized, Trade Ed.) by Mary Baker Eddy on 5 pages
- Lessons in Truth (Unity Classic Library) by H. Emilie Cady on 4 pages
- Kingdom of the Cults, The by Walter Martin on 4 pages
- Story of Unity by James Dillet Freeman on 4 pages
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- Challenge of the Cults and New Religions, The by Ron Rhodes in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Unitarian Universalism by Alan W. Gomes in Front Matter, and page 10
- Truth and Error by Alan W. Gomes in Front Matter, and page 53
- So What's the Difference?: A Look at 20 Worldviews, Faiths and Religions and How They Compare to Christianity by Fritz Ridenour in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Goddess Worship, Witchcraft and Neo-Paganism by Craig Hawkins in Front Matter
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