Skepticism
Research resources that help Christians address skeptics and hyper-skeptics.
Research resources on religious movements, cults, sects, world religions and related issues
Month: February 2010
Ligonier Ministries
Ligonier Ministries: bridging the gap between Sunday school and seminary
New Perspectives on Paul
Research resources regarding the New Perspectives on Paul
Putting Away Childish Things: A Tale of Modern Faith
Putting Away Childish Things: A Tale of Modern Faith, religious fiction by liberal Bible scholar Marcus J. Borg.
Fellowship Church (Grapevine, Texas)
Ed Young, senior pastor of Fellowship Church (Grapevine, Texas) responds to a news report regarding his allegedly lavish lifestyle.
R.C. Sproul
RC Sproul, founder and chairman of Ligonier Ministries
Hell
The doctrine of Hell
Chapter 6: A Broken Bone That Heals Is Stronger
Breaking away from an abusive religious group is a process that usually hinges on a turning point, a decisive event that compels a member to move from doubt to action.
Dr. Ebaugh has identified four major stages in the role-exit process, regardless of what that role is.
Dr. Ebaugh has identified four major stages in the role-exit process, regardless of what that role is.
Scientology — Research Resources: Websites
Recommended websites with research resources about the Church of Scientology, including its teachings and practices.
Contemplative Prayer
Contemplative prayer -- also known as 'centering prayer' or 'listening prayer' -- is a mystical meditation practice in which a person focuses on a word and silently repeats that word over and over again.
I Can’t Hear God Anymore: Life in a Dallas cult
I Can't Hear God Anymore: Life in a Dallas cult is the true story of the author's experience in a Bible-based cult in Dallas, Texas.
Scientology — Research Resources: Books
Annotated collection of books on Scientology
Beth Moore
Research resources on Beth Moore
Brain and Spirituality
Is the brain wired for spirituality?
Goel Ratzon
Goel Ratzon is an Israeli polygamist and cult leader who, on Feb. 14, 2010, was indicted on multiple charges, including with rape, sodomy, enslavement, sexual abuse within the family and several other offenses.