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Spiritual Junk Food (Paperback)

by Cathy Mickels (Author), Audrey McKeever (Author)

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A well-documented presentation of how "pop" psychological concepts have infiltrated Christian youth groups all across the country. "A much needed wake-up call for parents and youth leaders." John MacArthur

About the Author
Cathy Mickels: is the Washington state president of Phyllis Schlafly's national conservative organization, Eagle Forum. She has been an effective voice on behalf of many pro-family and education issues, such as strong oppostion to outcome-based education.

Audrey McKeever: has a Bachelor of Arts from Western Washington State University and has tought in both public and private schools.As regional director of Eagle Forum in Washington state, Audrey has focused on the radical transformation taking place in public education.She has alerted parents to the dangers of controversial public school curricula.

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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Pleasant Word-A Division of WinePress Publishing (November 19, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1579211690
ISBN-13: 978-1579211691
Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #756,092 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars urgent and well-targeted book, June 15, 1999

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This book is very important for all Sunday school teachers. I'm buying several copies of it to give away. It talks about the "dumbing down" of Sunday school curriculum, specifically the inclusion of sub-Christian and anti-Christian messages. For example, "The Gospel According to St. Bernard" promises to be "one of the most comprehensive theological and practical Christian courses available to churches" but in reality is video-based curriculum about a dog angel that grumbles, speaks at irreverently about God, and casually disobeys the rules of the home where God has sent him. One popular publisher suggested teachers set up a tent and have children imagine they have run away--hardly something to romanticize in Sunday school! Some of the curriculum they critique is used heavily in the Christian publishing world; I have seen some of it, and it is indeed as bad as they say. The authors are specifically talking about youth groups, but a large percentage of the book deals with curriculum for younger Sunday school classes, and of course it has ramifications for the whole church. It's not a "review of Sunday school curriculum" specifically; it is written as chapters, with one exploring "tolerance," one looking at self-worship, one looking at "tweaking Scripture," and so forth, with quite a few examples. It also looks at a biblical model for youth ministry: the older people of the church teaching the younger. The one problem I saw is that it is not very well edited. (I'm an editor, so I notice these things.) In places it repeats unnecessarily, and in other places the authors' passion comes through as shrillness. But overall, what it says urgently needs to be heard by anyone who cares about Christian education.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A discerning look at what we're allowing into our minds., July 10, 1999

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A fantastic book, full of quotes and scripture verses that reveal the truth about what is being fed into the minds of children and adults alike. The authors do an excellent job of going to the heart of the material by exposing what the originators of unbiblical teaching practices really believed. Have a pen or highlighter handy when you read this book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars My Suspicions Have Been Confirmed, November 5, 2001

By	Helen P. Steele "for GGC" (Bellingham, WA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The authors have confirmed that Secular Humanistic material exists in the church. I noticed things myself when teaching Sunday school to 7th & 8th graders several years ago and could not believe my eyes. I admire and envy the authors' passion and how they are on fire for the Lord's work, until He comes again. This book is a must for Christian parents and Sunday school teachers.

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3.0 out of 5 stars good youth curriculum
I agree with Cathy that youth material is being dumbed down. I would recommend Mark Driscoll's "Vintage Jesus" as a good resource that puts sound theology in concepts that youth... Read more

Published 4 months ago by Joshua D. Jones

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Read, a Bit Extreme
This book offers a wake up call for every youth and sunday school teacher to be careful of the humanistic and secular teachings that have crept into the Christian community. Read more

Published on October 19, 2003 by J. Williams

1.0 out of 5 stars Paranoia Strikes Deep
This shrilly written and poorly edited book needs to be round filed and fast. Lack of facts coupled with quotes taken out of context. Read more

Published on November 25, 2002

2.0 out of 5 stars Not everything in this book rises above junk food
While the authors justifiably attack the use of psychobabble and group dynamics that are marketed to youth groups these days, they also cast too wide a net and attack everything... Read more

Published on August 19, 2001 by David J. Forsmark

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast food methods replacing sound biblical doctrine.
This book raises some very serious questions regarding what "Christian" publishers are marketing to the church. Read more

Published on March 21, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most significant religious books of the decade.
I have had the privilege of reading this book and believe that it will be one of the most significant religious books published this decade. Read more

Published on February 13, 1999 by Pastor Gary Small (glasshse@az...

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for all sunday school curriculum buyers.
This book is a collection of data on what is available in current sunday school programs. The authors tell it like it is. Read more

Published on February 1, 1999

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