Ed decker is the founder and international director of saints alive in jesus, a countercults ministry. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The god makers is a book and film highlighting the inner workings and perceived negative aspects of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, commonly known as the mormons. John edward decker known as ed decker is responsible for the movie godmakers. In brief, decker s approach has been to portray mormonism in the worst possible light, rather than in the most accurate light. Releasing a new edition seems advisable due to the number of errors and distortion of facts contained in the original edition one of which we point out in out in the article by malin jacobs on the so called 56year secondcoming prophecy of joseph smith. Ed decker has recently released a new updated and expanded edition of the god makers. That is, any accusation or criticism of mormonism that appears to be useful to pull people out of the lds church is seized upon by decker and not just by him, please note, but by many in the evangelical counterlds community and used regardless of the accuracy of.
Among his bestselling titles are a cup of trembling, global peace and the rise of the antichrist, the seduction of christianity, and the god makers. A mormon challenges the god makers movie formerly called errors, distortions and untruths in the movie the god makers by robert starling revised january 10, 1995 the movie the god makers is described by a multidenominational group, the national conference of christians and jews, as making extensive use of halftruth, faulty. For there is one god and one mediator between god and men, the man christ jesus. A shocking expose of what the mormon church really believes pdf responses users have never however quit their own report on the experience, or you cannot see clearly yet. The god makers ii is a documentarystyled film produced by ed decker and jeremiah films in 1993.
Decker joined the mormon church in 1957 while attending utah state university in logan, utah. The somewhat quiet writings of the scholarly world is beginning to put a crack in the. It is a drama which has ed decker of saints alive in jesus, and dick baer of exmormons and christian alliance teamed together to bring a class action lawsuit against the lds church for, ironically, breaking families apart. Public service announcement about living scriptures. View ed deckers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Jeremiah films produced the film in 1982, expressing a highly critical view of the lds church, its practices, and its teachings. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Criticism of mormonismvideothe god makers fairmormon.
Edward decker is the founder of exmormons for jesus. At this page of torrent you can download the game called god eater 2. Jerald tanner to ed decker, dated august 11, 1990, quoted in problems in the god makers ii, p. A sequel to the powerful file the god makers, temple of the god makers exposes the paganism of mormon temple rites practiced daily by its elitist members throughout the world. The god makers, which was first shown in 1983, was produced largely through the efforts of edward decker, who is currently international director of saints alive in jesus. John edward ed decker born 1935 is an american counterculture apologist and evangelist known for his controversial studies, books, and public presentations of the perceived negative aspects of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church and freemasonry. Did that best selling book, the god makers by huntdecker finally sink in. He was an active member of the church for twenty years. A shocking expose of what the mormon church really believes.
The god makers is an older book, but the subject matter hasnt changed, so its worth your time if youre curious as to how the mormon church operates. Mormon lds books collection dc pgp young expose nwo. Buy the god makers by ed decker, dave hunt photographer online at alibris. The god makers a shocking expose of what the mormon church.
Some have seen a video circulating on the internet that claims to be a cartoon which was banned by the mormon church. The cartoon is an excerpt from the 1982 antimormon film the god makers. A shocking expose of what the mormon church really believes,my kingdom come. The mormon quest for godhood by ed decker online at alibris. Nyt bestselling author ted dekker has sold millions of thrillers worldwide.
A shocking expose of what the mormon church really believes ed decker, dave hunt on. Cutting through the wholesome image projected by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the book reveals startling truths about the beliefs and. The god makers is an accurate account of the theology, goals, and secrets of mormonism, told in a popular, readable style. This explosive documentary shows bizarre temple rituals and shatters the facade that hides contradictory mormon teachings. The god makers rebuttal by robert starling shields. He was a member of the melchizedek priesthood, a temple mormon and active in many church positions. Ed decker has 26 books on goodreads with 1416 ratings. The book and film were coauthored by ed decker and dave hunt. The god makers was first published in 1984, and this revised edition appeared in 1997. A sequel to the powerful file the god makers, temple of the god makers. Edward decker is the founder of exmormons for jesus later changed to saints alive in jesus and is probably best known for his 1980 film the god makers. This is the first of seven video segments that complete this message.
In 1987, a sequel, temple of the god makers was released, although this film is essentially splicedtogether footage of much of what was in the original god makers. Ed decker and dave hunt coauthored the book and film jeremiah films produced the film in 1982, expressing a highly critical view of the lds church, its practices, and its teachings. Ed deckers recent film production, the god makers, has brought another. The mormon quest for godhood, decker s complete handbook on mormonism,the dark side of freemasonry, etc. He is a former member of the lds church and prominent early member of a.
Former mormon ed decker describes the occult practices carried out in mormon temples. An active author, speaker and evangelist, ed has brought the light of biblical truth to uncountable thousands of those lost in spiritual darkness. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the god makers. A shocking expose of what the mormon church really believes kindle edition by decker, ed. In 1992, decker produced the god makers ii, again using footage from his two previous efforts. The godmakers, which was first shown in 1983, was produced largely through the efforts of edward decker, who is currently international director of. The god makers was first shown to a group of 4,000 evangelical christians on december 31, 1982, at. Former mormon ed decker goes to the temple 1 of 2 youtube. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, also known as the mormons, is one of the fastestgrowing 5. A shocking expose of what the mormon church really believes thus far about the guide weve got the god makers.
Dave hunt is an internationally known author and lecturer. Church of jesus christ of latterday saints controversial literature. Ed decker is now friends with rachel claflin jan 09, 2020 11. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Does this cartoon accurately represent the beliefs of the church. When ed was in utah premiering the new film, one of the tv stations did a news report on church disciplinary action. This book peels back the christian veneer of mormonism to reveal a religion the authors say is so pagan that mormon officials are pushed to bizarre lengths to. Ed decker and dave hunt coauthored the book and film.
A shocking expose of what the mormon church really believes by dave hunt and ed decker 1997, paperback, expanded at the best online prices at ebay. I first read this book many years ago because i was working with someone sho practiced the mormon faith and i was curious about joseph smith and his, umm, interesting, ideas. The book and film was coauthored by ed decker and dave hunt. The god makers is a book and film highlighting the inner workings and perceived negative aspects of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. The god makers quotes showing of 42 if the spirits of the dead are either in heaven or hell, then appearances in mormon temples, as in seances, can only be demons impersonating the dead to foster belief in satans denial of death. This is an informative, classic teaching with ed decker the god makers and jim spencer beyond mormonism shot in 1996. The new mythmakers a reply to the film the god makers.
Baer says godmakers ii is sensational and dwells on the bizarre. He is a former member of the lds church and prominent early member of a christian group for exmormons called saints alive. They argue, in fact, that mormonism has much more to do with pagan, selfdeification beliefs than with the truths revealed in christianity. As man is, god once was, and as god is, man may become.
See the complete profile on linkedin and discover eds connections and. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The god makers by ed decker, dave hunt photographer alibris. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. Ed s movie, the god makers was shown at the christian mans church and the mormons next door are. The film, produced by jeremiah films in 1982, takes a highly critical view of the lds church. New york times bestselling author ted dekker, has over 40 novels. Ed decker associate pastor, elder upper room bible church. Martin, loftes tryk, bob larson, richard bear, tom kellie, william schnoebelen, etc. In the 1993 harvest house book the god makers ii, authors ed decker and caryl matrisciana wrote about the difficulties that faithful lds members were having trying to balance their consciences with the dictates of the brethren. Buy a cheap copy of the god makers ii book by ed decker.
The god makers by dave hunt and ed decker 1984, paperback. Ed s movie, the god makers was shown at the christian mans church and the mormons next door are outraged. Bevaka the god makers sa far du ett mejl nar boken gar att kopa igen. Ed decker exposed very very long mormon discussions. Through personal interviews and well documented evidence, youll discover the true nature of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and its. Ed decker, founder of saints alive, was a mormon for 20 years of his adult life.
Nov 30, 1983 the god makers is an older book, but the subject matter hasnt changed, so its worth your time if youre curious as to how the mormon church operates. Today, the work of saints alive ministries has expanded worldwide and includes ministry to other groups such as the masonic lodge. Decker and the mem bers of his saints alive group also known. Basically, it says that the god of mormonism was once a man who was born to human parents on another planet, grew to manhood, lived out his life being obedient to the laws and ordinances of the gospel presented by the god of that world. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Caryl matrisciana is along with her husband pat a founder of jeremiah films, and author of books such as. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. He is known for his bestsellers the god makers, the god makers ii, and what you need to know about masons. Lying prophets and apostles another angel story secrets, surprises, and perils of god making the great templepriesthood scam a nonprophet organization the secret kingdom a time to choose. The god makers, one of the most powerful books to penetrate the veil of secrecy surrounding the rituals and doctrines of the mormon church, reveals the inner workings and beliefs of mormonism. He has authored over 30 books with combined sales of more than 4 million copies. The audio portion is not ed, and in the public domain. Join facebook to connect with ed decker and others you may know. The classic bestseller on the inner workings of the mormon church, the god makers 300,000 copies in print has been updated and expanded.
He is known for his bestsellers the god makers, the god makers ii. Internet archive bookreader mormon lds books collection dc pgp young expose nwo illuminati freemasons. So the company essentially paid him off by hiring him as part of their advisory board. The god makers dave hunt, ed decker haftad 9781565077171. Dekker was born to missionaries and grew up among cannibals of indonesia, and his unique upbringing gives him a. Caryl matrisciana is along with her husband pat a founder of jeremiah films, and author of books such as gods of the new age and out of india. Both men are former mormon elders who have embraced evangelical, biblical christianity. The god makers is the grandfather of all socalled antimormon films, and for that reason alone it deserves a viewing. A shocking expose of what the mormon church really believes decker, ed, hunt, dave on. John edward ed decker born 1935 is an american counterculture apologist and evangelist. This time, however, the film took an even darker turn. Formon mormon ed decker author of books such as the god makers.