Dale Ratzlaff wrote a book in which he examines what he concludes is the unbiblical doctrine of the 7th Day Adventists called The Investigative Judgment. It is a complicated matter, but it surely denies the gospel of Christ, and he explains why. (The Cultic Doctrine of Seventh-day Adventists). Ratzlaff writes out of a heart for… Continue reading Abuse by Churches: Cultic Characteristics to Watch For
Category: Unjust church responses
unhelpful responses by pastors and leaders, idolatry of marriage, Pharisaism, legalism, wolves in sheep’s clothing, church discipline misused, cult dynamics, Patriarchy
Pagan King “Wisdom”
In the somewhat controversial post Barbara and I wrote The Failure of Ministry – Character Flaws Unique to Women, a reader brought up the possibility that pastors are fearful of permitting divorce in the case of abuse because then "everyone might claim abuse just so they can divorce and get out of an unhappy marriage."… Continue reading Pagan King “Wisdom”
