Opposing Views

The writer offers his opinions after a revelatory religious experience.

Review from an evangelical Christian point of view. Features links to related articles, books, and web sites.

Classically educated author Acharya S offers links to numerous articles critical of Christianity and religion in general.

The US's only residential treatment facility for recovering cult victims. Offers counseling and personal care for recovering cult victims, support for loved ones, and educational programs regarding the cult problem.

Asserts that the beauty and magic of nature has nothing to do with magick.

A sarcastic look at the guru.

Following the attacks of 11 Sept, this website asserts that Islam teaches violence.

Theorizing New Age is a collection of eastern-influenced metaphysical ideologies that are bound together by universal tolerance and moral relativism.

Wiki offering information as well as annotated links to related sites.

A publicist asked Robert Todd Carroll to consider this book. He obliges, at considerable length. Scientology is not a religion, and not scientific, he says; it is perhaps best described as a philosophical cult.

For people who are questioning their involvement in Scientology. Includes essays from former members, and a message board.

FBI and government files on Scientology, Dianetics, and L.Ron Hubbard. Downloadable ebooks, article debunking the e-meter, and a glossary of terms used by the group.

Information and testimonials from former members of Siddha Yoga (SYDA), describing sexual abuse and other kinds of corruption connected to Muktananda and Gurumayi.

William Yenner and other former students of guru Andrew Cohen present stories and information critical of Andrew Cohen and his community.

If atheism is true, then life is ultimately without purpose The Nobel prize-winning scientist, Steven Weinberg, an outspoken atheist, writes: ‘ The more the universe seems comprehensible, the more it also seems pointless.

An extensive encyclopedic article on atheism, including definitions, history and effects on society.

An online Christian Bible reference for unbelievers, with all of the embarrassing and/or questionable parts highlighted for easy reference.

The bible is not God's love letter, it is man's record of God's love. The KJV is not error free. No new testament writer claimed to be inspired or infallible.

Recounts John Calvin's murder of Michael Servetus, and argues that Calvin's heart was darkened by hate.

How the teaching of Purgatory secretly kills your faith.

A highly critical view from the Orthodox Christian Information Center.

Exposes the teachings of born again fundamentalist Christianity as false and misleading. Identifies the errors, inconsistencies and contradictions in the Bible which render it a document full of errors and not the word of any deity.

Now-archived discussion of the doctrines and practices of the International Churches of Christ.

A place to discuss anything relating to Jehovah's Witnesses and the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society.

Contrasting Mormonism with orthodox Christianity, Ed Decker has books and articles.

An atheist satirizes Mormonism by quoting from LDS material.

Steven Dealy has a few articles on problems with Mormonism. A map of Nauvoo has information on historic sites.

In over two dozen articles, Dr. James R. White delineates various problems with LDS teachings, and he provides witnessing tools for Christians. His book, Letters to a Mormon Elder, is included.

Comparative study of the major religions of the world (Islam, Christianity and Judaism) by the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement for the Propagation of Islam - Ahmadiyya Anjuman Isha'at-e-Islam Lahore.

Christians who take patriotism one stage too far.

Asserts that the movement of the planchette is not due to paranormal forces but to unnoticeable movements by those controlling the pointer.

Deliverance Ministry. Articles on multiple personality disorder, satanic ritual abuse, and the freedom that Christ can give.

Links to articles about Hare Krishna, or Iskcon.

Ahmadiyya: divine reform or pious fraud in the name of Islam? In-depth articles keep you informed about Ahmadiyya (Lahorism, Qadianism).

Analysis from a Christian perspective.

Islamic studies from a Christian perspective. Articles, information, and related links on Islam and Christianity. Discussion and feedback welcomed.

A challenge to the assertion that Islam is a tolerant religion.

Contends that Breatharian leader Jasmuheen does not live up to her suggested diet.

Articles opposing the whole concept of channeling. Also has discussion forums.

Large collection of Watchman Fellowship articles about various New Age practices and groups.

Contends that the New Age movement wants to establish a world leader fitting Biblical descriptions of a satanic god.

A Catholic site contending that the goal of the New Age movement is spiritual totalitarianism.

Here's a testimony of how someone came out of the New Age and made Jesus Christ their Savior and Lord as well as other information and links.

A critical Christian analysis of Eckankar.

Presents rational arguments against Eckankar

A Christian contention that The Urantia Book rejects every significant doctrine of Christianity and Judaism.

Why does Wicca have the drawing power it has? Why is the ancient paganism behind it enjoying a modern revival? Donalyn Vaughn, former Wiccan, answers these and other questions.

A Christian article on the modern Pagan and Wiccan revival.

Article on Witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts, and how local churches respond.

The uncensored L. Ron Hubbard papers.