Cult and Religion Information to Download
Cult Beliefs pamphlet (PDF,
15 KB). DLE sized (A4 folded in thirds). The main beliefs of Christianity
compared with the cults Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons and Scientology,
and the New Age Movement. Last updated 12 December
2004.
Cult Mind Control pamphlet
(PDF, 121 KB). DLE sized (A4 folded in thirds). Covers what mind control
is, how it differs from brainwashing, the common techniques used,
how to recognise it, and how to protect yourself, your church, and
your community. Last updated 10 September 2006.
Gentle Wind Project: Insiders'
Stories (PDF, 52 KB). An article written by former members describing
the cult-like activities of group. (The Gentle Wind Project denies
these claims.)
Honest Questions for Honest-hearted
Jehovah's Witnesses (PDF 17 KB). "Dear Jehovah’s
Witness, please take time right now to give some thought to these
questions. The writer of this tract hopes you will seriously consider
these matters, and take in accurate knowledge that can lead to eternal
life."
Waterworks - Baptismal Regeneration
and the New Testament (PDF, 30 KB). A5 sized (A4 folded in half).
The true importance of baptism, including important Bible verses for
talking to cult members.
Water Baptism and Salvation
- A Response to the Teaching of the Church of Christ (PDF, 64 KB).
"The purpose of this paper is to answer one question: Is water
baptism a necessary condition for salvation?"
Xenu leaflet (PDF, 196 KB). A5
sized (A4 folded in half). Tells the incredibly ridiculous story of
Scientology's Xenu. The pamphlet is public
domain so if you'd like to host it yourself go ahead.
An Overview of the Baha'i Faith (PDF,
241kB) by David L Johnson, DMin, MA. 15 pages, A4 sized.
Election Results (PDF,
69kB). A list has been compiled by the Editor of election results
for the last several decades, which compares various governments with
a few of the moral laws they introduced during their terms. Which
is the more moral party? National or Labour?
NB. You must make sure the print option "Print to fit"
or "Scale to fit" is NOT selected to be able to fold the
pamphlets correctly.
New Zealand Cult and Apologetics Ministries
Cultwatch.
Specialises in information on mind control and super apostles. Also
offers exit-counselling.
Jubilee
Ministries. Publishes the excellent Unmasking series of
books and also stock other great books about cults and how to witness
to cult members, but supports non-biblical activities such as Theophostic
Counselling. Based in Lower Hutt, New Zealand with branches in
Australia, Canada and USA.
Truth
Watch."A group of Evangelical Christians committed to
Biblical Truth." Based in Wellington.
New
Zealand Christian Apologetics Network.
Maxim
Institute. Not specifically Christian, Maxim is an independent
charitable trust with the mission "through policy and public
debate to promote the principles of a free, just and compassionate
society." They also state "Maxim Institute is not aligned
to any political party or church."
Other Cult Ministries and Cult-related Information
Sites
MacGregor
Ministries was started by Lorri MacGregor who spent 15 years as
a JW. They have a large library of resources for Jehovah's
Witnesses, Latter-day
Saints (Mormons) and many other cults.
Quackwatch.
Information on many new age (or "alternative") medical therapies.
Watchman
Fellowship maintains an extensive list of all sorts of groups,
from cults through to Christian denominations, and was the inspiration
for the New Zealand Cult List (this site).
Apologetics
Index is another list of cults and religious groups, based in
the Netherlands. We note they do some things in a similar way to the
New Zealand Cult List.
Other Apologetics Sites, etc
Chrisitian apologetics is about being able to give an answer to anyone
who asks you about Christianity, why you are a Christian, etc. It's
not about apologising for being a Christian.
Answers
in Genesis - "Upholding the authority of the Bible
from the very first verse."
The
Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry (CARM). "Equipping
Christians." Their material includes the article Essential
Doctrines of Christianity.
Defend
Your Faith. "A website dedicated to equipping Christians,
especially young believers in High School and College, with the solid
evidence they need to stand for the Truth! Topics include: Creation,
evolution, dinosaurs, Jesus, the Bible, and the Gospel, starting
a Bible or Prayer Club, and Christian legal issues."
Stand
to Reason. Answers questions like did
God create evil?
What's
the Harm? If you've ever thought that there's no harm in trying
an alternative medical treatment such as homeopathy or naturopathy,
take a look at this site.
