Category: 12 | The Cults

  • What is a Cult?

    When people think of cults, the name David Koresh comes to mind. Koresh was a cult leader in the 1980’s and 1990’s who believed that he was the Messiah and had unlocked the seven seals of Revelation. He also believed that the final battle of Armageddon was fast approaching, so he told his followers to […]


  • Why I am Not a Mormon & Why I am Not a Buddhist

    Editor’s Note: These 2 articles are borrowed and adapted by permission from two articles Eric wrote for www.thecripplegate.com. One was written on February 4, 2015 and the other was written on February 1, 2017. I. WHY I AM NOT A MORMON Living where I do, the topic of the Mormon faith often arises. It’s a […]


  • Stranger than (Science) Fiction: The Cult of Scientology

    During my four–year stay in Southern California, I had the privilege of visiting the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame on numerous occasions. “Privilege” may be a strong word, as the area is not all that it is made out to be on television. In fact, the area is surprisingly run–down and dirty, a far cry […]


  • The Holy Spirit’s Witness

    Editor’s Note: Cults have a wrong view of the Holy Spirit. They think He is a force, an it, and a mystical power. Therefore, to clear up this misunderstanding, we have asked Gary Gilley to allow us to use the following article in this edition of JTST. I have written a number of articles, even […]