In june, 2005, i took part in an online debate on behalf of australian skeptics against answers in genesis to address the following question. The lies religion tells us about god is, in fact, a worldrocker. The misunderstood god is a noholdsbarred reexamination of the character of god, beyond the confusing mixed messages people often get from religion. Im not quite sure what units one uses to measure misunderstoodness, but in terms of amount of misconceptions x number of people possessing them x number of adherents, id say that islam is probably the hands down winner. Veda and geeta have the best path of teaching than other holy books like bible and quran. In ten lies about god, he challenges the accuracy of these beliefs. I personally found myself agreeing with every lie in this. This week john and gregg discuss chapters 1 and 2 from darin huffords book titled the misunderstood god. Great book for personal knowledge to false perceptions of the biblical god as well as how to respond to such false perceptions. Chapter 3, the hair trigger god, asserts that christians often view god as being impatient and fear that. In this compelling read darin probes the question as to whether god, in claiming to be love itself, meets his own definition of love in i corinthians. Also a fantastic book for small group study as there is a study guide in the back of the book with questions for each chapter to discuss in a small group.
However, the second punch how do we experience his love. It is full of words of encouragement about the god of the bible who loves us and travels with us as we experience the good and bad of our lives. This book gives the reader permission and confidence to trust what they already know about god by deepening our understanding of what love truly is. Author darin hufford holds gods claim to be the god of love as defined by 1 corinthians. A few years back i spoke to a small audience of muslims and nonmuslims in oxford university regarding islam and how it is misunderstood not only by nonmuslims, who think of it as an oppressive religion but also by the muslim who claims it is the greatest religion which would save mankind but have not saved it. Did the universe and life evolve, or was it specially created in six days. Pdf the misunderstood god download full pdf book download. And answer is because we believe that god have many avatars. The lies religion tells about god book by darin hufford. Let the word of god about the word of god stand firm. This book analyzes what religion says about gods heart and personality and measures it up to what god calls himself. Ps this is actually chapter five of my new book, lies we believe about god.
However, a reading of the old testament will quickly reveal that never lie. The misunderstood god by darin hufford escape to reality. In hope of eternal life, which god, that cannot lie, promised before the world began. But theres more to god than meets the religious eye. For that reason, i highly recommend darin huffords new book, the misunderstood god the lies religion tells us about god, because the book so ably exposes those harmful assumptions and invites the reader into a deeper freedom. Im not muslim but hav a very close friend who is muslim who helped me to clear some misconceptions about the religion. Here are nine of the most diabolical lies ever preached. God is keeping score hes making a list and checking it twice. It takes the simplest, most basic premise, god is love, and turns it into something more profound than i could have possibly imagined. His character and personality can be known and understood.
God is able to superintend a thousand circumstances and influences so that a sinful prophet will think a lie, without god himself lying or in any way compromising his perfect truthfulness. I had to stop reading many times to just consider the enormous ramifications of what was being said. Paul youngs book the lies we believe about god, atria books, 2017, will probably be a pleasant read for most people. What the cross is actually a sign of is the fact that religion cant do a thing about the worlds problemsthat it never did work and it never will. Huffords response to 17 lies taught by religion will leave you with a good sense of just how deeply god loves you and that alone is worth the price of admission. Hinduism is most peacefulbest religion on this earth ever. In 10 lies the church tells women, readers will discover. The misunderstood god tells the truth about who the creator is. From the publishers of the shack comes a provocative book that further unveils the unfathomable love and grace of god p. Author darin hufford holds god s claim to be the god of love as defined by 1 corinthians. The lies religion teaches us about god is a reworking of darins earlier book, the gods honest truth.
The lies religion tells us about god darin hufford ebook. It simplifies a generations tangled perceptions of god by taking a journey through the sixteen. Hufford makes some good observations about what doesnt work in christianity which is refreshing and yet also makes sweeping generalizations about how people feel. God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Full of scriptural evidence for the support of his conclusions. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. Public discussion followed in the public forum on the web site where the debate was held, if it could be dignified with the. The lies religion tells about god has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Finding god is as easy as learning what love means. To scare people into compliance, religion often disfigures the god of the bible by distorting his essential nature. Why jesus went out of his way to minister to and disciple women. From the publishers of the shack comes a provocative book that further unveils the unfathomable love and grace of god. The lies religion tells about god by darin hufford is a selfexplanatory title.
We believe god is only one, but he have many forms and avatars. Pastor gabe is the pastor of first baptist church of junction city, kansas who also provides online bible teaching, videos and a podcast at when we understand the text young, the author of the shack, is being enthusiastically promoted by influential false teachers. So god becomes accused along with human beings and the world, and thus the judges become the accused. Avaliable format in pdf, epub, mobi, kindle, ebook and audiobook. This book analyzes what religion says about god s heart and personality and measures it up to what god calls himself.
The lies religion tells about the misunderstood god tells the truth about who the creator is. Pdf the most misused verses in the bible download full. Faulty assumptions about god will sabotage your heart. It simplifies a generations tangled perceptions of god by taking a journey through the sixteen aspects of love described in one of the most wellknown bible. It usually goes something like, ive just been too bad for god to forgive me. In his revised and updated book, which includes testimonials, lee grady boldly proclaims the truth of the gospel. Religion of lies by the holy spirits disciple, raymond laginess ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. Satan would have us believe that, while god may love everyone else, theres something about us that keeps him from loving me.
On 52117, we examined the book, lies we believe about god. The lies religion tells about god by darin huffordbook detail. Christian insanity chap 12 of the misunderstood god. The misunderstood god the free believers network products. He concludes that many people have begun to think of god as the opposite of love, and sets to replace this misconception with the truth. Is god really the hairtrigger, divine manipulator, jealous, rockstar, proud, offensive, needy, angry, great listkeeper, terrible, condemning, distant, untrustworthy, disappointed, or. Religion says, god is recording your sins on videotape.