Why do Mormons refuse to read "The God Makers".?

Question

"The God Makers" is written by an ex-Mormon (Ed Decker) and is very revealing of the TRUE beliefs of this cult. We all need to know more about this cult.

Answer 1

they don't want to open their mind to the possibility, that what they believe is not really true. I don't really have a problem with mormons, i just wish they would stop claiming they are r a christian church. They've gone off on a tangent.

Answer 2

Gottaknow First of all you need to define the meaning of a Cult
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Websters Dictionary defines a cult as a system of worship and by that definition all religions could be classed as Cults meaning they have a system of worship, Rites of marriage, Baptism, and so forth
So if you want to know more about the man( Ed Decker) that wrote The God makers read a very revealing and amazing Book called aptly enough, "They lie in wait to deceive" by The Browns a married couple You will discover the truth about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day saints(Mormons)
Two sides to every story!!!

Answer 3

Hmm. I don't need to read it because I used to know the man who wrote a definitive response to it. His name is Gilbert Scharffs, and he was a dedicated Institute teacher at the University of Utah for many years. He wrote "The Truth About the Godmakers," and I have read that all the way through, so I already know what the issues Ed Decker brings up are because Scharffs uses quotes and answers every one of Decker's so-called "truths." I'd like to bet I have even run into some stuff written by authors long before Decker who also had a slanted perception of things. I also know that contention is from Satan, and it is always best to talk to active Mormons, not disgruntled ex-Mormons. Perhaps you need to eat more gummy bears and take yourself a little less seriously. Just because something is printed and acted out doesn't make it true. Have a happy day.

Answer 4

Here are a few reasons why we should not read the God makers.

First, as previously pointed out, its author is not credible nor honest. He is an embittered excommunicated member of the church who has commited serious sins and is now fighting the church in a futile attempt to deal with his own issues.

Second, I tried to read and view portions of the God Makers just to be aware of what their points of contention are. I could only stomach a few minutes of the blatant lies that this man tried to present as "truth." It was so utterly proposterous, disrespectful, and irreverant that it was truly sickening.

Third, reading such filth is a waste of time that takes us away from God's word. Read Paul's words about the feeling that the Holy Ghost produces: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodneess, faith, meekness, temperance...(Galatians 5:22-23)." The portion of the God Makers that I read, produced the complete opposite sensation, one of darkness, deceit and hatred. By your fruits, ye shall know them.

Finally, not to be rude, but how can you possibly believe that over 12 million people from varying backgrounds could believe the foolishness of Ed Decker's writings and that they actually represent the "true" beliefs of our church? Have you actually read the Book of Mormon, been to our church services, attended a temple dedication, or any other such things that would actually put you in direct contact with our beliefs? If you want to know the truth, why not go to the source? Read the Book of Mormon, live by its principles, apply other teachings that we hold sacred and then pray to God for his guidance. Why on earth should we rely on Ed Decker and the godmakers, when we have an omniscient Heavenly Father who has repeatedly commanded, "ask and ye shall receive"?

Answer 5

I've read it, and seen the movie. Unfoturnately, it's a bunch of half-truths, twisted truths and hate filled diatribe. I have actually met Mr. Decker, and he is a hate filled man. You have to wonder about someone who was excommunicated from the Mormon church 3 times. I believe a couple times it was for adultry and then for teaching false doctrines. It is his mission to bring down the church that betrayed him.

As any intelligent person will know, if you want truths about a religions you don't go to someone who has never been a member, someone who knows nothing about the religion, and even more importantly, not someone who left the religion because they were offended by the religion, and such offense came primarily because of his own ill-advised behavior.

No Mormon will get anything of quality from the book and that is why they don't read it. The Mormon church teaches it's members to become educated, and to seek those things which are of value, which "The God Makers" is definately not.

You clearly don't know any of the real truths of the Mormon faith, and are obviously a very closed minded and hard hearted person. Cult or not, they are much closer to living the teachings of Christ than you apparently are. I would encourage you to draw closer to Christ, seek salvation through Him, and love your neighbor.

Good luck.

Answer 6

Because they can't change their thinking, but they have to change yours. Some Christians hate the idea that they could possibly, even if it's a slim chance, be wrong. I'm gonna start The God Delusion soon, but don't plan on cracking open a Bible any time in the near future. Ha ha

Answer 7

You are funny...whom are these "true beliefs" true to??? Who cares if he is an ex-mormon - there is obviously a reason he is an "EX" - most people who leave the church simply don't want to live the standards so they find excuses as to why it is not true.
You can't expect a person who believes in something to trust someone trying to prove the contrary. Would you ask an ex-Jew turned Nazi their opinion on Jews - and then accept that as fact?
Why not ask the only person who TRULY knows what is right - the Lord. That is what I have done, I have a testimony of what I believe and know that it is right.
Why are you such a hater? Why not go to the source for your search of truth? Or are you that ignorant to believe others who also hate? You are invited to learn all you can, come to church, you will learn there. Talk to the missionaries, they can teach you. Would you take piano lessons from a plumber and expect to be taught correctly? I hope not.

Answer 8

Why do Christians call any other religion than their own a cult??

The hallmark of a cult is a system that encourage you to remove yourself from your parents and loved ones. And what was that that Jesus taught?? Didnt he say that any man who came to him and didnt hate his father and mother COULDNT BE his disciple??? Man, those are some family values Jesus was teaching...... and he was encouraging those people to join his cult. So, Christianity is also a cult. For God's sake - you people ritually cannibalize your savior!! If thats not cultish, what the F is?????

Answer 9

I agree that the God Makers is an important book for people to read.

That being said, we all have our own personal beliefs about God. If someone wrote a book saying Christianity wasn't true, I wouldn't want to read it. Same with Mormons, they have no incentive to read a book that is against their religion. Instead, it's up to us, as Christians, to plant the seeds with our Mormon families and friends. Maybe our seeds will raise questions that may encourage them to read The God Makers or Mormonism 101 in the future.

Answer 10

Aren't all religions cults by definition?

cult
–noun 1. a particular system of religious worship, esp. with reference to its rites and ceremonies.
2. an instance of great veneration of a person, ideal, or thing, esp. as manifested by a body of admirers: the physical fitness cult.
3. the object of such devotion.
4. a group or sect bound together by veneration of the same thing, person, ideal, etc.
5. Sociology. a group having a sacred ideology and a set of rites centering around their sacred symbols.
6. a religion or sect considered to be false, unorthodox, or extremist, with members often living outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader.
7. the members of such a religion or sect.
8. any system for treating human sickness that originated by a person usually claiming to have sole insight into the nature of disease, and that employs methods regarded as unorthodox or unscientific.
–adjective 9. of or pertaining to a cult.
10. of, for, or attracting a small group of devotees: a cult movie.


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[Origin: 1610–20; < L cultus habitation, tilling, refinement, worship, equiv. to cul-, var. s. of colere to inhabit, till, worship + -tus suffix of v. action]

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Answer 11

Is it wrong to make our choices on what we read?
unless, you do not believe in freedom of choice.

If " The God maker "is helping us in being a good LDS, sure we will read it, unfortunately the twisted truth "the God Maker" contains do not worthy of my time.