Reviewed in the united states on march 16, 2009 anyone who has read decker and hunts atrocious book or have seen their film, the god makers, have been given a view of mormonism that is as representative of real mormonism, as lewis carrolls alice experiences in. The god makers was first published in 1984, and this revised edition appeared in 1997. To moroni with love read eds entire classic book here. They argue, in fact, that mormonism has much more to do with pagan, selfdeification beliefs than with the truths revealed in christianity. Baer says godmakers ii is sensational and dwells on the bizarre. Caryl matrisciana is along with her husband pat a founder of jeremiah films, and author of books such as. If the spirits of the dead are either in heaven or hell, then appearances in mormon temples, as in seances, can only be demons impersonating the dead to foster belief in satans denial of death. Oct 24, 2012 response to the god makers by ed decker. The god makers a shocking expose of what the mormon church really believes. Caryl matrisciana is along with her husband pat a founder of jeremiah films, and author of books such as gods of the new age and. Formon mormon ed decker author of books such as the god makers. Public service announcement about living scriptures. There have been death threats against some of those who have dared to show the film.
Detailed and documented responses pages 63377an extensive examination of and response to points raised in the deckerhunt book. He is a former member of the lds church and prominent early member of a christian group for exmormons called saints alive. Mormon church really believes pdf ed decker, dave hunt the god makers. Jan 12, 20 formon mormon ed decker author of books such as the god makers. The god makers, one of the most powerful books to penetrate the veil of secrecy surrounding the rituals and doctrines of the mormon church, reveals the inner workings and beliefs of mormonism. The mormon quest for godhood, decker s complete handbook on mormonism, the dark side of freemasonry, etc. Publication date 1993 topics church of jesus christ of latterday saints, mormon church publisher. The god makers by ed decker, dave hunt photographer.
Buy a cheap copy of the god makers ii book by ed decker. He released a book in november 2007, titled my kingdom come. Since then, a myth has been circulating about his physical position at the time of his death. Through personal interviews and well documented evidence, youll discover the true nature of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and its. Did that best selling book, the god makers by huntdecker finally sink in. Worldrenowned cult expert ron carlson and ed decker combine their extensive knowledge to give readers quick, clear facts on the major cults and false teachings of today.
Response to the god makers by ed decker thoughts and truth. From the god makers to the myth maker mormon historic sites. Ed decker is the author of the bestselling books the god makers and unmasking mormonism, the god makers ii, fast facts on false teachings, what you need to know about mormons, what you need to know about masons, and the dark side of freemasonry. Free download, borrow, and streaming internet archive. Edward decker is the founder of exmormons for jesus later changed to saints alive in jesus and is probably best known for his 1980 film the god makers. Decker and the mem bers of his saints alive group also known.
Spirit, soul, body sabbath school net bible study and. He is a freewheeler, but his assignment is precise this. Feb 28, 2012 life after death experience nde with steve gardipee, vietnam war story one of the best ndes duration. Dec 18, 2011 the god makers by ed decker, 1984, harvest house publishers edition, in english. A structural analysis of the godmakers pdf, dialogue. Publication date 1984 topics mormon church publisher eugene, or. The god makers is a book and film highlighting the inner workings and perceived negative aspects of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. The new mythmakers a reply to the film the god makers. He is known for his bestsellers the god makers, the god makers ii, and what you need to know about masons. This book peels back the christian veneer of mormonism to reveal a religion the authors say is so pagan that mormon officials are pushed to bizarre lengths to. Short, informative chapters contrast the cults theologies with the truth found in god s word.
Fast facts on false teachings 9780736912143 by ron carlson, ed decker. Was it the marvelous research and exposure by the hundreds of knowledgeable former mormons like ed decker and saints alive or jim spencers extremely accurate reports on his maze of mormonism website. The mormon quest for godhood, decker s complete handbook on mormonism,the dark side of freemasonry, etc. In 1987, a sequel, temple of the god makers was released, although this film is essentially splicedtogether footage of much of what was in the original god makers. This time, however, the film took an even darker turn. Jeremiah films produced the film in 1982, expressing a highly critical view of the lds church, its practices, and its teachings. A shocking expose of what the mormon church really believes pdf responses users have never however quit their own report on the experience, or you cannot see clearly yet. For further information regarding the above subjects, see douglas r. He is a freewheeler, but his assignment is precise this time, to detect any signs of latent. Augustus knapp the secret teachings of all ageswilder publications 2009. This book is an easytouse resource that provides powerful insights for sharing the biblical gospel with people ensnared by false. Dave hunt is an internationally known author and lecturer. The god makers is an accurate account of the theology, goals, and secrets of mormonism, told in a popular, readable style download think yourself rich.
Thus these two moments from the 1980s made a significant and, for many, a definitive imprint on the public image of contemporary mormonism. Ed decker has 26 books on goodreads with 1436 ratings. The mountain meadows massacre and poisoned springs. The godmakers, which was first shown in 1983, was produced largely through the efforts of edward decker, who is currently international director of. So the company essentially paid him off by hiring him as part of their advisory board. The god makers by ed decker, dave hunt photographer alibris.
The god makers is an older book, but the subject matter hasnt changed, so its worth your time if youre curious as to how the mormon church operates. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, also known as the mormons, is one of the fastestgrowing 5. The mormon quest for godhood,deckers complete handbook on mormonism,the dark side of freemasonry, etc. A shocking expose of what the mormon church really believes pdf ebook. He was an active member of the church for twenty years. The god makers dave hunt, ed decker haftad 9781565077171. The god makers is an accurate account of the theology, goals, and secrets of mormonism, told in a popular, readable style.
Ed decker is the founder and international director of saints alive in jesus, a countercults ministry. There are no references from the index to this section. Former mormon takes an inside look at lds church prweb. A shocking expose of what the mormon church really believes pdf responses users have never however quit their. To moroni with love read ed s entire classic book here. In 1992, decker produced the god makers ii, again using footage from his two previous efforts. I first read this book many years ago because i was working with someone sho practiced the mormon faith and i was curious about joseph smith and his, umm, interesting, ideas. Decker joined the mormon church in 1957 while attending utah state university in logan, utah.
Life after death experience nde with steve gardipee, vietnam war story one of the best ndes duration. Buy the god makers by ed decker, dave hunt photographer online at alibris. Response to the god makers by ed decker thoughts and. Ed decker and dave hunt coauthored the book and film. A shocking expose of what the mormon church really believes thus far about the guide weve got the god makers.
The mormon faith undeckerated a reply to ed deckers to moroni with love by james carver. Groothuis, unmasking the new age downers grove, illinois. Ed decker and dave hunt coauthored the book and film jeremiah films produced the film in 1982, expressing a highly critical view of the lds church, its practices, and its teachings. To the best of our knowledge, this myth was first made public by ed decker, of the antimormon ministry, saints alive in jesus, as apparently told to him by martins widow. Among his bestselling titles are a cup of trembling, global peace and the rise of the antichrist, the seduction of christianity, and the god makers. December 18, 2011 history 2 editions of the god makers found in the catalog. Basically, it says that the god of mormonism was once a man who was born to human parents on another planet, grew to manhood, lived out his life being obedient to the laws and ordinances of the gospel presented by. Fast facts on false teachings by ron carlson overdrive. Basically, it says that the god of mormonism was once a man who was born to human parents on another planet, grew to manhood, lived out his life being obedient to the laws and ordinances of the gospel presented by the god of that world. Church of jesus christ of latterday saints, controversial literature, mormon church. A shocking expose of what the mormon church really believes pdf ebook author. Have not added any pdf format description on the god makers. That imprint can be better understood when these two episodes are considered in sequence.
Apologetic works, church of jesus christ of latterday saints, mormon church. Published 1984 by harvest house publishers in eugene, or. Norvells secrets of money magnetism 0064640140, 9780064640145. Short, informative chapters contrast the cults theologies with the truth found in gods word. This book is an easytouse resource that provides powerful insights for sharing the biblical gospel with people ensnared by false religions and philosophies. John edward ed decker born 1935 is an american counterculture apologist and evangelist known for his controversial studies, books, and public presentations of the perceived negative aspects of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church and freemasonry. The god makers is a shocking expose of what the mormon church really believes along with its hidden, worldwide agenda. Dec 04, 2010 the truth about the god makers by gilbert w. A shocking expose of what the mormon church really believes,my kingdom come.
Additional books written in this genre include fast facts on false teachings, decker s complete handbook on mormonism, and unmasking mormonism. Overview pages 161a summary of errors found in the book the god makers, by decker and hunt, and my brief responses to them. A shocking expose of what the mormon church really believes ed decker, dave hunt on. Nov 30, 1983 the god makers is an older book, but the subject matter hasnt changed, so its worth your time if youre curious as to how the mormon church operates. As man is, god once was, and as god is, man may become. Click download or read online button to get the god makers a shocking expose of what the mormon church really believes book now. His book, the god makers, was followed by the god makers ii.
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