The Another Gospel

<p><strong>A comprehensive survey of major alternative religions in the United States including new groups since the 1960s. </strong></p><p>Crystals shamans guided imagery healing meditation--why have these New Age practices been so eagerly accepted by so many North Americans? Why were Mormonism Christian Science and Baha'i so warmly welcomed before them?</p><p><em>Another Gospel</em> explains how these and other alternative religious movements appear to meet people's spiritual needs. As a professor in church history women's studies and alternative religions Ruth Tucker deftly illuminates the personalities whose alleged revelations spawned historical heresies in all the major cults in the United States. <em>Another Gospel: </em></p><ul><li>Highlights important controversies within each movement as it aims for religious respectability.</li><li>Pinpoints how the doctrines and practices of a dozen contemporary groups--as well as the New Age Movement--deviate from orthodox Christianity.</li><li>Shows how to reach out to cult members about the true Gospel and lasting fulfillment of Jesus Christ.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Appendices describe lesser-known cults such as Swedenborgianism and Rosicrucianism and provide cults' statements of belief for the benefit of those seeking to understand the various fringe beliefs they may encounter.</p>