10 Concerns About Rick Warren's Purpose Driven Life

Summary of

The “Wonderful” Deception of the Purpose Driven Paradigm

1) Rick Warren Cites New Age Leader 
In The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren introduces his main themes of “hope” and “purpose.” Inexplicably, Warren chooses to introduce “hope” and “purpose” in his book by citing Dr. Bernie Siegel—a veteran New Age leader who claims to have a spirit-guide named George.

It Is Written

It Is Written-TV Program
It Is Written-Bible Studies

About It Is Written

Mission Statement

It Is Written is a deeply spiritual ministry passionate about communicating the Gospel to the world. It Is Written seeks to impact lives for Christ in four ways—through the weekly telecast, the Internet, a worldwide evangelistic ministry, and Christian living and faith-sharing resources.

Overview

It Is Written is an international Christian television ministry dedicated to sharing insights from God's Word with people around the world. Founded in 1956 by George Vandeman, the theme of this ministry can be found in Matthew 4:4: "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.'"

It Is Written has been positively impacting lives around the world for the last 55 years through former speaker/directors George Vandeman, Mark Finley and Shawn Boonstra, and current speaker/director John Bradshaw.

Each weekly program takes timeless truths and applies them to everyday life. Programs regularly deal with such issues as loneliness, fear, low self-esteem, health, family values and spiritual principles. People of all faiths and creeds—even those with no faith at all—have been inspired and encouraged through It Is Written's straightforward and uplifting presentations.

The Century of Self *History VIDEO*

The Century of Self

The story of the relationship between Sigmund Freud and his American nephew, Edward Bernays. Bernays invented the public relations profession in the 1920s and was the first person to take Freud's ideas to manipulate the masses. He showed American corporations how they could make people want things they didn't need by systematically linking mass-produced goods to their unconscious desires. Bernays was one of the main architects of the modern techniques of mass-consumer persuasion, using every trick in the book, from celebrity endorsement and outrageous PR stunts, to eroticising the motorcar. His most notorious coup was breaking the taboo on women smoking by persuading them that cigarettes were a symbol of independence and freedom. But Bernays was convinced that this was more than just a way of selling consumer goods. It was a new political idea of how to control the masses. By satisfying the inner irrational desires that his uncle had identified, people could be made happy and thus docile. It was the start of the all-consuming self which has come to dominate today's world.

The Century of Self Video Series (4 Parts)

The First World War *History Video*

I am going to begin posting some interesting series about history. Some of these things will help you understand the world around you better if you will learn it.

Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4
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Episode 6
Episode 7
Episode 8
Episode 9
Episode 10

Cosmic Conflict-The Origin of Evil *Video*

From: http://www.cosmicconflict.com/

An Epic Battle Comes to Life!Cosmic Conflict: Origin of Evil is a powerful, eye-opening documentary that focuses on the great controversy that began when Lucifer rebelled in heaven. It traces the transformation of a perfect angel into Satan, the creation of a beautiful new world, and the fall of man in Eden.

Most important, it clearly explains how evil invaded a world made by a loving God, who wanted nothing more than peace and happiness for all His creation. Do you want to understand where evil came from and why God let it happen — then this DVD is for you!

In stunning detail, Cosmic Conflict brings to life the ultimate battle between good and evil. This DVD is an essential Christian resource that will help you pull down the spiritual veil and see everything at stake in the war between good and evil. You will witness a vital part of the history of the cosmos that will help you make sense of world around you — at last!

Part 1
Part 2
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Part 5

Jehovah's Witnesses

I was recently asked about Jehovah's Witnesses, so I thought I would post some resources about it. I believe that JW's are very sincere, devoted people. They should not be stereotyped. They seem to have a lot of things right. For example, I agree with them about not celebrating paganized Christian holidays, birthdays, etc. I am not dogmatic about it... I think it's a personal choice.

The Big Religion Chart

You know I love charts, and here is a big one! I like that you can click for a more detailed article about each religion. This website, as far as I can tell, seems to be an accurate and unbiased source for information comparing religions.

The Big Religion Comparison Chart

The ReligionFacts "Big Religion Chart" is an attempt to summarize all the complexities of religions and belief systems into tiny little boxes on a single, quick-reference comparison chart. Yes, of course this is impossible. As we always warn with our comparison charts, this is no substitute for reading about religions in greater detail, talking with religious adherents, etc. But this religion comparison chart can (hopefully) be a useful and accessible way to "get the gist" of some unfamiliar groups and compare basic beliefs and practices of the world's religions and belief systems. Currently, 43 belief systems are listed.

Despite the chart's simplistic title, we have been very inclusive with what is regarded as a "religion" for purposes of this comparison chart. Basically, the grounds for a group's inclusion are that it provides a set of teachings and/or rituals that deal with the traditionally "religious" issues of ultimate reality, the meaning of life, and/or how to find fulfillment, spiritual health or salvation. Also, all the groups listed below can be found in dictionaries of religion.

Inclusion of a group on this list does not mean that the group is a "religion" per se (note that atheism is listed) or a "true religion" or that one group is just as much a religion as another group. Similarly, if a group does not appear on this chart it doesn't mean it's not a religion or doesn't matter; the chart is not comprehensive and will continue to grow. Finally, listing groups separately does not mean they are mutually exclusive, nor does grouping them together mean that they are basically the same thing. This is not an authoritative list of religions, simply a resource on some worldviews and ways of life that hopefully some will find useful.

Other interesting charts:
Worldview Chart
Four Models of Western Religious Thought