The book is far more informative and this movie misses a lot that is in the book. There are no references from the index to this section. Son of god is a 2014 american epic biblical drama film directed by christopher spencer, and produced by mark burnett and roma downey. I have a special sorrow in my heart for mormons and pray for them often. It includes interviews with mormon leaders and depicts accurate dramatizations of occultic mormon temple rituals that even most mormons have never seen. The life story of jesus is told from his humble birth through his teachings, crucifixion and ultimate resurrection. Jeremiah films produced the film in 1982, expressing a highly critical view of. The god makers movie has been shown to thousands around the world.
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. Response to the 1982 antimormon film the god makers summary. The god makers is an antimormon film that was produced in 1982 by jeremiah films. The god makers, a 1982 antimormon film produced by ed decker, or the book of the same title by decker and dave hunt. His monthly newsletter, the berean call, has a readership of more than 200,000 people.
Dave hunt is an internationally known author and lecturer. The god makers ii full movie online free, the god makers ii full movie free 1992 documentarystyled film produced by ed decker and jeremiah films in 1993. Criticism of mormonismvideothe god makers fairmormon. There is a lot more to this society than smiling faces. He has authored over 30 books with combined sales of more than 4 million copies. The movie the godmakers is described by a multidenominational group, the national conference of christians and jews, as making extensive use of halftruth, faulty generalizations, erroneous interpretations, and. 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. Christian movie list, top 20 inspiring stories of faith, 50 best religious movies, 15 awardwinning christian movies, 11 christian movies based on true stories gospel movie clip 5 understanding the significance of god twice becoming flesh.
With diogo morgado, amber rose revah, greg hicks, adrian schiller. The film attempts to be an expose of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. The 60 minutes deception full length, official documentary how clinton affects the media. With paresh rawal, akshay kumar, mithun chakraborty, mahesh manjrekar. Husband and his whole family are known for being well educated and cerebral. The book exposes a lot you would only hear from those converted out of the mormonism. The god makers ii is a documentarystyled film produced by ed decker and jeremiah films in 1993. The film represents an appeal to ridicule, by taking beliefs or doctrines of the church and presenting them in a manner which makes them appear so strange and bizarre that nobody could possibly accept them. It seems clear that god uses the films they create to encourage and encounter his people in a different way than other popular movies. The god makers is a book and film highlighting the inner workings and. The god makers is a book and film highlighting the inner workings and perceived negative aspects of the church of jesu god makers dvd here is a little promo clip of the dvd god makers it talks about common doctrines of mormons and exposes their main doctrines. 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.
With dave breese, lillian lebaron chynoweth, bill claudin, j. The god makers 1972 lacks not only herberts trademark. 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. Heart breaking accounts of families being destroyed. Two former mormons seek to file a classaction lawsuit against the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, detailing for skeptical attorneys the history, doctrines and secret rituals of the mormon religion. 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. The cartoon is an excerpt from the 1982 antimormon film the god makers. The god makers is the grandfather of all socalled antimormon films, and for that reason alone it deserves a viewing. Ed decker has recently released a new updated and expanded edition of the god makers. The lds church spends millions trying to convince the public that they are more christian than the christians. God makers dvd here is a little promo clip of the dvd god makers it talks about common doctrines of mormons and exposes their main doctrines. This explosive documentary shows bizarre temple rituals and shatters the facade that hides contradictory mormon teachings. The film, a sequel to deckers earlier film the god makers, is intended to be an expose of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Watch the god makers online vimeo on demand on vimeo.
It ignores the fact that the church has opened the doors. The mormon quest for godhood,deckers complete handbook on mormonism,the dark side of freemasonry, etc. Through personal interviews and well documented evidence, youll discover the true nature of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and its. The god makers rebuttal by robert starling shields. 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 film retells the life of jesus and is an adaptation of the tenhour miniseries the bible, which aired in march 20.
The god makers and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Ed decker and dave hunt coauthored the book and film. A message of truth against the dark forces of heresy the facts say it all 60 80% of mormon converts church of jesus christ of later day saints come from christian backgrounds. 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 generalizations, erroneous interpretations, and sensationalism. A sequel to the powerful file the god makers, temple of the god makers. Oct 11, 2018 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. The god makers has become notorious among films that are critical of mormonism because of the secretive temple reenactments it presents. Jun 21, 2017 continued investigation into mormon doctrine. Overview pages 161a summary of errors found in the book the god makers, by decker and hunt, and my brief responses to them. The mormon quest for godhood,deckers complete handbook on mormonism, the dark side of freemasonry, etc. I read this book because 1 i live in a strong mormon. This response, written in 1986 and revised in 1995. The godmakers 1972 is a science fiction novel by frank herbert.
Formon mormon ed decker author of books such as the god makers. The title of early editions was sometimes styled the god makers. Nov 28, 2015 this explosive documentary shows bizarre temple rituals and shatters the facade that hides contradictory mormon teachings. From the biblical epic son of god to the inspirational tale of gods not dead, films with a faith theme are bringing in big stars and big bucks. The film represents an appeal to ridicule, by taking beliefs or. Mar 30, 20 vincent di fates cover for the 1972 edition 3.
It is not reflective of the genuine spirit of the mormon faith. The facts say it all 60 80% of mormon converts church of. May 04, 2019 the film makers most of the kendrick brothers films like fireproof, courageous, flywheel, facing the giants and war room have been super successful. Films about cults, religious fanaticism and brainwashing. The film is a sequel to deckers earlier film the god makers. Jeremiah films produced the film in 1982, expressing a highly critical view of the lds church, its practices, and its teachings. The god makers 1982 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Some have seen a video circulating on the internet that claims to be a cartoon which was banned by the mormon church. Through personal interviews and welldocumented evidence, youll discover the true nature of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and its. It would be wrong for me or anyone to read many books about the occult and witchcraft. 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. Jun 06, 2018 the god makers ii 1992 5a1067116f685 rto life. 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. 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. 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 godmakers introduction to mormonism the godmakers. The movie the godmakers is described by a multidenominational group, the. Blockbuster christian movie maker releases trailer. It starts with really creepy music, as it shows the lines at the seattle temple open house. Edward decker, richard baer, harold goodman, brian grant. A message of truth against the dark forces of heresy.
A shocking expose of what the mormon church really believes,my kingdom come. Does this cartoon accurately represent the beliefs of the church. Jan 01, 1972 the godmakers is an ambitious, thoughtprovoking, bold and well written novel. Caryl matrisciana is along with her husband pat a founder of jeremiah films, and author of books such as. Detailed and documented responses pages 63377an extensive examination of and response to points raised in the deckerhunt book. The godmakers is an ambitious, thoughtprovoking, bold and well written novel.
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