The articles in this section explore certain religions or ideas
associated with occultism, evaluating them from the viewpoint of
a Christian who believes the Bible is divinely inspired.
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What is Channeling?
A description and historical overview of "channeling", where a person's
identity is temporarily displaced and taken over by one (or more) invisible
spirit beings. Explains the differences between spiritualism, necromancy,
channeling, and spiritual experiences such as prophecy and revelation. A
revision of an article by Eric Pement, originally published in
Cornerstone in 1988.
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An overview of the Urantia Book
Brief summary by Eric Pement of the contents, teachings, and origins
of the Urantia Book. Reprint of an article previously published in
Cornerstone magazine.
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Origins of the Urantia Book
An extended book review of Urantia: The Great Cult Mystery by
Martin Gardner (Prometheus Books, 1995; ISBN 978-0-87975-995-1). An article by
Eric Pement, originally published in Christian Research Journal
(1996)
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Testimony of a former Urantia Book reader
André Traversa for many years was "reader" and advocate of the Urantia
Book as a supernatural revelation from God. He converted to Christianity, then
he turned back to the Urantia Book, and tried to reconcile the Urantia Book
with his Christian faith. Ultimately, he realized that the Urantia Book rested
on false ideas. He knows the Urantia movement inside and out, and his testimony
reveals the power of the UB's enticing ideas.
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