by Don Veinot | Mar 5, 2016 | Authoritarian, Christian Therapy, Cults and Religions, False Teacher, Legalism, MCOI Journal, Psychology
(This originally appeared in the Summer/Fall 2001 edition of the MCOI Journal, Beginning on page 8) Back in the late 1980s, Joy and I were discussing a personal issue and felt the need to get some solid spiritual advice. We thought the input of a godly Christian...
by Guest Writer | Dec 28, 2015 | Authoritarian, Bill Gothard / IBLP, Fear, Legalism, MCOI Journal, Winter 2000
(This originally appeared in the Winter 2000 edition of the MCOI Journal beginning in page 4) By Keith Gibson The ministry of Bill Gothard has unquestionably affected the lives of millions of people. The teachings of his Institute of Basic Life Principles (IBLP)...
by Don and Joy Veinot | Oct 22, 2015 | Authoritarian, Cults and Religions, Global Warming, New Age, Paganism, Relativism, Wicca
Often when Christian’s talk with those of a different belief system or worldview, they have the idea that by simply presenting the facts and evidence for the Christian worldview, the person will “see” the truth, and embrace it. It is of course, very important to be...
by Joy A Veinot | Jun 13, 2015 | Authoritarian, Cults and Religions, Fear, Jehovah's Witnesses, Legalism, March/April 1998, MCOI Journal, Watchtower Bible and Tract Society
(This originally appeared in the March/April 1998 edition of the MCOI Journal) People often wonder why it’s so hard for people to leave cult groups, even when they’re made aware of very damning facts about the group. Even more mystifying is the loyalty people exhibit...
by Don Veinot | Dec 4, 2014 | Authoritarian, Books, Christ and the Church, Cults and Religions, Culture and Society, Fear, Jehovah's Witnesses, Legalism, Mormonism, Politics, Racism, Shepherding, Spiritual Abuse, Word Faith
Intimidation comes at us on a variety of fronts and sometimes in subtle ways. It might come from the political arena or religious groups. Sometimes it is family or work associates. In some cases intimidation can be a good thing but is most it can be destructive and is...
by Don Veinot | Jun 5, 2014 | Authoritarian, Bill Gothard / IBLP, Christ and the Church
The things I appreciated most about the pastors and Board of S-Word Evangelical Free Church in Singapore is their passion for God and their zeal to guard and shepherd the flock. They meet in 3 suites on one of the upper floors of a light industrial building in...
