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Subject: What qualifies a cultist? |
Bible Note: Goodmorning Doc, Looks like I struck a nerve? I sense that my comments regarding Dr. Walter Martin, though he has departed to his eternal reward in 1989, seems offensive and "unfair or untrue." As I said he has been very helpful to the Christian community for many years. I honestly think he long ago over-stepped his bonds. Dr. Martin started off warning Christians about "true cults and false religions." Then, over time, he began taking it upon himself to critisize many other ministries and that has grown significantly. I have for years listened to many of his programs and read his articles. I have been around Christendom for 59 years. Dr. Marin and his current organization have taken it upon themselves to be critical of many who are "well inside the bounds of being, mostlikely, fundamental Christians." While you and I may have difficulty agree with many of their positions, what gives anyone the right to "publically" critisize the minor issues we disagree with? I guarentee you, CRI could have numerous faults with Billy Graham as he has always been in the "free-will camp." Who amoung us would remotely draw attention to what we disagree with in light of the tremendous ministry Dr. Graham has had. Have you taken a long hard look at Dr. Martin's web site? Now they are critisizing Rick Warren and Saddle Back Church. Who gave them this right? God certainly did not. These, at best, are minor issues; who appointed them as God's agents over minor issues? And we wonder why Christianity is so divided today and the unbelieving world sees us as "constantly taking pot shots at each other." Yes, my friend, arrogant and self-righteous is exactly where CRI has come to. So is anyone else who takes it upon themselves to "publically" critisize ministries that "over all" have been a positive influence on Christianity and the lost. Please, Doc, explain to me how Witness Lee or Watchman Nee, whom CRI has critisized both, qualify as cultist or cult leaders? And do you personally know "all the facts" as to be well informed enough to challenge what I have said? Before you reply you may want to visit CRI's web site as they probibly are attacking someone you may know who is "main stream" but not necessarily "perfect" according to the criteria of CRI. "Judge not, lest you too be judge." (I address this verse to CRI) Thank you, Psalm 25 |