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Cults that are leading Christians away from the faith

Discussion in 'Free-For-All Archives' started by Spirit and Truth, Aug 21, 2003.

  1. MEE

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    You know Singer, there are a lot of folks that believe like you....but, I'm not one of them. [​IMG]

    It makes a big difference, as to which "Jesus" one believes. [​IMG]

    John 8:24) I said there unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.

    I know that this could get 'deep' so let's stay friends and leave it this way. OK? [​IMG]

    MEE [​IMG]
     
  2. Spirit and Truth

    Spirit and Truth New Member

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    Donbam commented:


    posted September 11, 2003 05:51 PM

    The problem with this first "apologetic" site, is that it's not apologetic at all. It's full of venom and hatred for anyone who does not agree with this woman's theology.

    If you are going to defend the faith, then defend it. This site and woman digs into people's personal backgrounds, revels and posts e-mail's of people that dis-agree with her to belittle them in a public forum, and all with the permission of her husband.

    The site is actually a gossip site.

    As a Messianic Jew, I am involved with one of the ministries mentioned on the site, and have been for well over ten years. Not once, has this person ever contacted the ministry or those in leadership to discuss anything at all.
    Despite the fact that she denies that she is teaching anyone, the fact is just the opposite.


    Donbam,

    I recognized your forum name from other forums, and after a little looking I realized who you are. It appears (please correct me if I am wrong) that you are *name and personal information deleted*. I now understand why you were angry, because you were listed as one of the faculty, and your name was mentioned throughout many of the articles. I read the whole series, and was dismayed to see that an organization that MBI had ties with had deceased (for some time) faculty listed on their current list of instructors, as well as the many other accusations. The articles that details these allegations can be found here:


    http://www.seekgod.ca/mbiyeshiva.htm

    http://www.seekgod.ca/mbifaculty.htm

    http://www.seekgod.ca/saintjohn.htm

    http://www.seekgod.ca/dondavidhargis.htm

    http://www.seekgod.ca/marlin.htm

    http://www.seekgod.ca/hargis.htm


    You had said that "This site and woman digs into people's personal backgrounds, revels and posts e-mail's of people that dis-agree with her to belittle them in a public forum, and all with the permission of her husband." The article below may have been the one that you were referring to. In this article the woman who owns the site is not be-littling anyone. She is merely defending herself against what appears to be a vicious attack that was done in an un-gentleman like fashion by a man who made some negative comments about the King James Bible, and who denied and mocked the Name of Jesus:

    http://www.seekgod.ca/tommitchell.htm

    On the same site I found an article about a man named Michael Rood, who claims to be a former Baptist, that appears to have moved away from sound doctrine. He now claims that he used to be a member of the "Baptist cult". Here is the link:

    http://www.SeekGod.ca/revrood.htm

    I also looked around the web and found many articles written by the leader of your organization MBI that had anti Christian overtones. I can see now why you would personally find the http:// www.seekGod.ca site offensive.I personally feel that the messianics should work on cleaning up the trash in their front yard before they try to criticize the trash in the Christian's back yards.

    Also, *name deleted* is an Irish name and you are claiming to be a Messianic Jew. Is you mother Jewish? I only ask because lately I have met many claiming to be Messianic Jews, but as the discussion progressed it was revealed that there was no Jewish blood in their family.

    It appears that the seek god site ( http://www.seekgod.ca ) is not a gossip site, but a sight that acts as a watchman for the Christian faith.It is a site that is highly rated on the Christian Top 1000 also. I can not say for sure that this woman is a Baptist, but her conservative theological stance does have some Baptist leanings.Since the things that Baptists believe goes against the teachings of your organization, I am curious why you would even want to post on Baptist board.

    Below are some links to articles where the head of your organization explains his beliefs. Much of it is not very favorable to Christian beliefs:

    This is an anti Christmas poem:

    http://www.messianic.com/articles/xnomore.htm

    An article about the "Translation Conspiracy:

    http://www.messianic.com/articles/translation.htm

    About Easter and paganism:

    http://www.therefinersfire.org/first_fruits.htm

    First Fruits and Easter are not the same

    Every year some very sincere believers in Yeshua celebrate holidays that, although they seem to glorify G-d, are actually bad counterfeits originating in paganism and anti-Semitism.

    One these is the Christian holiday of Easter. On one of the most important, joyous and holy of days, the day of the Resurrection of Messiah Yeshua, thousands of well meaning Christians will choose to celebrate this day by bringing a pagan goddess and pagan rituals into G-d's presence. This is done in spite of the very first of the Ten Commandments:


    Easter is not mentioned in the Bible, except in the King James Version in Acts 12:4; and even this is an inaccurate translation of this passage. This is seen by many as being an anti-Semitic translation.

    We would do well to pay heed to the words of Rabbi David Hargis, a Messianic Rabbi and director of the Messianic Bureau International and the MBI Yeshiva:

    "'Easter' is actually a pagan celebration for the goddess (demon) Ishtar/Astarte, which is held on the first Sunday following the Vernal Equinox (Spring planetary cycle). This day was fixed by apostate medieval churchianity and has nothing to do with Yeshua's resurrection. It is rather, a lie and a blasphemy to celebrate it as Yeshua's resurrection.


    here is an article titled "The lies of Christmas"

    http://www.senac.com/nb/1627/bin/278.html


    Blessings to all,

    S&T

    [ September 14, 2003, 10:04 PM: Message edited by: Clint Kritzer ]
     
  3. Singer

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    (ME)
    I know that this could get 'deep' so let's stay friends and leave it this way. OK?

    (Singer)
    Ahhhh, I hate unfinished business Carol....if you'll bear with me a little more.
    I don't see that the verse you quote is asking us to believe that Jesus
    was in fact God. I believe the "believe that I am" is referring to Jesus'
    contention that He was/is the saviour. Jesus constantly asked "Who do ye say
    that I am"?, and answers revealing him as the Son of God was pleasing to Him.
    He didn't even liked to be called "Good" and he reversed that greeting to say that
    only his Father was Good. He would have accepted it if He was claiming to be God.

    We are asked to believe THAT:

    1 .Jesus rose from the dead (Rom 10:9)
    2. In Him whom He has sent ( John 6:29)
    3. Jesus is the Son of God (1 John 5:5)

    Concentrate on #3 and see that we are actually asked to believe that
    Jesus is the SON of God and not God. Those Jesus came into contact with
    were not troubled with whether He was God or not....they were troubled with
    the fact that He was even the Saviour and THAT is what He was concerned
    about.

    Please respond; if not here, then by PM as I'm breaching this thread already. [​IMG]

    Oh ya....still friends. Heck I even like ole Putnam but don't tell him that [​IMG]

    God Bless
    Singer
     
  4. Donbam

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    S&T,

    Looks like we are going to end the conversation at this point.

    I am not angry, and the tone of my post does not convey anger, only what I see as the truth regarding someone who viciously attacks anyone that does not agree with them.

    You go ahead and believe what you want.

    The information on that site is well outdated.

    I find it's better to check things out fully before believing anything.

    I've been to all the links. I know what they say, and I know that they are all outdated.

    As for my personal information, you got my name correct. Anything further than that is not open for discussion.

    Again, S&T, what I find offensive, is the way someone disagrees. I don't have a problem that you don't like what MBI or I or Rabbi Hargis believes or writes. That is your choice.

    What I find offensive is someone freely taking liberty with a person's integrity, family relations, and using that as "apologetics".

    I normally don't have many agree with what I believe, but that does not mean I'm going to put up a site that personally attacks a person's intergity and ministry.

    Again, the reason I responded was simply to mention that as with all things on the Internet, discerment and caution should be used.

    As to why I would post on a Baptist board. It's simple. This is the U.S. and I have the freedom to do so, even though I'm restricted to this one area, since I'm not Baptist.

    Shalom,

    Donbam
     
  5. Abiyah

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    Spirit and Truth --

    I am amazed that you would post the personal
    information and name of another person on this
    board without their permission. Who gave you this
    right? I find this disgusting. You need to rethink
    your actions and apologize to Donbam.

    Donbam is much nicer than I would be, if you did
    this to me.
     
  6. Clint Kritzer

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    Spirit and Truth -

    The rules of this site forbid the disclosure of any personal information regarding another member. I am sure that you can understand the logic behind this.

    Please see our posting rules for further clarification.

    Thank you for your future cooperation on this matter.

    Clint Kritzer
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  7. Spirit and Truth

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    Here is another interesting site that I found wile surfing:

    http://www.sacrednamemovement.com/

    Many are trying to "help" Christians get back to the Hebrew roots of the faith (so they say). Upon close examination it appears that they have an agenda of their own in doing this. The Bible clearly explains the Hebrew history of Christianity. They are trying to sell "special" or hidden knowledge or some try to push it as direct revelation. Buyer beware.
     
  8. Spirit and Truth

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    AbiYah,

    Thanks for your reply. In your profile you listed your faith as:

    My religion / denomination:
    a Baptist-based Torah Community

    I have neve heard of this branch of Baptists, and was wondering if you could tell me about them.

    Thanks
     
  9. Spirit and Truth

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    AbiYah said:

    "Spirit and Truth --

    I am amazed that you would post the personal
    information and name of another person on this
    board without their permission. Who gave you this
    right? I find this disgusting. You need to rethink
    your actions and apologize to Donbam.

    Donbam is much nicer than I would be, if you did
    this to me. "


    Abiyah,
    I am not quite sure where you are drawing your indignation from. If you look at Donbams profile you will find this link there:

    http://www.kol-hashofar.org/


    Welcome to Kol-HaShofar Ministry
    This site is currently under construction. Please visit the old site at
    www.geocities.com/donbam_2000.

    Thank You


    When you click on the link that you are re-directed to, you will find Donbam's bio which states who he is, and is posted for public viewing. In the future, please check the details before you attempt to publicly scold me.


    Thank you
     
  10. Abiyah

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    No, I do not believe I shall. Sorry. :)
     
  11. Abiyah

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    If Donbam had wanted his name publicly
    displayed, he would have done that without help.
    End of discussion for me. Thank you.
     
  12. Spirit and Truth

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    "The Way International" is another cult that drew many into a "form" of godliness.Here is an anti-cult site that is maintained by a former member that he uses as a way to expose deception.

    http://www.abouttheway.com/tw_splintergroups.htm
     
  13. Johnv

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    Then who was Jesus praying to? Jesus, while being of God and being divine, was not God in entirety.

    Then why does Jesus say to believe in "He who sent me"?
     
  14. MEE

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    Then who was Jesus praying to? Jesus, while being of God and being divine, was not God in entirety.

    Then why does Jesus say to believe in "He who sent me"?
    </font>[/QUOTE]Hi Johnv!

    I appreciate your questions and I feel that they should be given the proper answers. Try the link below and I think that you will find what you are looking for. [​IMG]

    David Bernard is one of the best when it comes to answering questions, on the Godhead.

    [​IMG] http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/pentecostal/One-Ch5.htm

    MEE [​IMG]
     
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