The Preconditioning of the Mind

The Preconditioning of the Mind

April 21, 2022By ARCCult, General Apologetics

by Clete Hux – It seems that newspaper headlines these days are full of examples of spiritual abuse, describing situations of people being victimized in both cults and churches. In critiquing the ins and outs of spiritual abuse, one often finds that people have been hurt by legalism, authoritarian leadership, manipulation, excessive discipline, spiritual intimidation … Read More

Spindale, North Carolina: Word of Faith Fellowship

Spindale, North Carolina: Word of Faith Fellowship

April 20, 2022By ARCCult, General Apologetics

By Clete Hux – A year and a half ago, Watchman Fellowship began receiving phone calls from former members of the Word of Faith Fellowship Church in Spindale, North Carolina. Parents who had teenage children in the Spindale church called from all over the country, including Montana, Florida, New York, Illinois, and Indiana. Together, the … Read More

Apocalypse Now!

Apocalypse Now!

April 19, 2022By ARCCult, General Apologetics

By Clete Hux – The 1995 bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, prompted national and local news media to gather information on groups that have the potential of committing such atrocities. The question that most are seeking to answer is simply this: “Are there religious groups out there who would use their … Read More

What about the Reorganized Latter-Day Saints Church? (RLDS)

April 14, 2022By ARCCult

by Rev. Clete Hux – “United we stand, divided we fall” has always been an encouraging reminder that there is strength in unity. However, there is also strength found in diversity. This is especially so when comparing some of the differences in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and Reorganized Latter-Day Saints churches. … Read More

An Interview with Two Former Yogi’s – Tal Brooke and Michael Austin

October 7, 2021By ARCCult, Culture

  In this interview Michael Austin and Tal Brooke, former Yogi’s talk with Dr. William Campbell of Beyond Words Radio sharing how they found Christ after spending years following Guru’s from India. Michael Austin is a communications consultant and Christian commentator, who serves as national spokesperson for, among others, the Christian History Institute, publisher of … Read More

Alamo Christian Ministries

August 24, 2021By ARCCult, General Apologetics

by Clete Hux – Cult Watch I was out running errands yesterday in the 35242 zip code area of Birmingham, Al. While returning to my vehicle from a place of business, I found a newsletter on my windshield that read Alamo Christian Ministries World Newsletter. Recognizing this literature as part of Tony Alamo’s religious cult, … Read More