A former cult member, now a counselor helping those affected by destructive cults, Hassan exposes the troubling facts about cults' recruitment, their use of psychological manipulation, and their often subtle influence on government, the legal system, and society as a whole.  This updated paperback edition includes a new preface by the author and an expanded bibliography and resource list.

    The author's recent conversations with Manson and others directly involved in the psychedelic era's apocalypse allow the true story kept secret for decades to be told at last.Jacket design artist/graphic designer and all chapter plates by Zeena Schreck. "Easter Monday Audience with the Underworld Pope: Charles Manson Interviewed and Decoded" is Zeena's full transcript with introduction and annotations of the raw footage of Nikolas Schreck's interview to his documentary, Charles Manson Superstar.

    Two investigative journalists, John Hubner and Lindsey Gruson, masterfully document the staggering number of crimes tied to the Hare Krishnas and the work of the dedicated cop determined to see justice in this fascinating and terrifying true crime story.Description from Google Books

    The specific poor-white, extreme fundamentalist setting of the cult is placed in its New Testament context and in relation to the folklore of similar practices in Africa, Mexico, and the ancient world. Accepting the Freudian theme that "the snake is man's own sexuality," the author points to the prevalent repressiveness of the cultists' lives, which finds outlet in the handling of the age-old symbol of sin and eternal life. Founded in 1909, the cult has spread from Grasshopper Valley, Tennessee, all over the South, and has survived fines, jail sentences, and numerous deaths from snake bite, including that of the founder.

    This single volume shows in details how each belief is grounded in the Bible and focused on Jesus Christ. The different beliefs, or doctrines, emphasize different facets of Christ's lovely Character. Each one reveals more of what He is like. If you worship in another church, anticipate some fresh perspectives in this book. Christians remain a minority in the world. We need to draw together and grow from each other's knowledge. This book is an Adventist contribution to that growth "in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter3:18). Adventist Church members can use this book to dig down to the roots of their faith- to rediscover the details of truth that excited them when they first found the joy of salvation. Seventh-day Adventist Believe.........stand as an authentic resource on Adventist doctrine because it is written by Adventists themselves. More than 230 men and women were involved in the production of this book. Many of them contributed insights gained from years of study, prayer and their personal walk with the Savior.

    An invaluable resource to help judge which teachings are biblical and which are not.