Similarities and Differences of Belief Systems: 
Christianity carefully compared to the Cults and other Religions

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Prepared by Dr. Jerry Johnson of First Family Church of Overland Park, KS
VOLUME 1 VOLUME 2
1 Mormonism Part 1: The Tell-Tale Signs of False Teachers - As many as 80% of converts to Mormonism come from people from Protestant backgrounds. In Mormon circles they have a saying, "We baptize a Baptist church every week." What do Mormon's believe and why? Who is Joseph Smith? 12 Catholicism Part 1 - The history of the Roman Catholic Church and how it began. What is the apocrypha, the purpose of the pope and is he infallible?
2 Mormonism Part 2: Mormonism Compared to Christianity - Are Mormons Christians? Are Christians Mormons? Discover the answers to these questions and how to discern the difference. 13 Catholicism Part 2 - What are sacraments? Mary, the mother of Jesus and her role in the Catholic Church. Was she sinless, divine and does she have the ability to forgive us of sin? What is purgatory and does the Bible say anything about it?
3 Scientology Part 1: The Religion of Tom Cruise - Perhaps more than any other religion, Scientology has captured the allegiance of Hollywood movie stars and other media moguls. Why? Learn the bizarre and outlandish claims of this religion, founded by L. Ron Hubbard. 14 Islam Part 1: Islam Exposed - Osama Bin Laden is one of the 1.2 billion Muslims in the world. What does the Qur'an say about the "holy war?" The teachings of Islam and the five pillars.
4 Scientology Part 2: Scientology Compared to Christianity - Scientology vs. Christianity: Religion or racket? A comparison of belief on the 10 fundamental truths of Christianity, and what Scientology and their founder L. Ron Hubbard believes about them. 15 Islam Part 2: Church House or Jail House? - An expert on Islam, Dr. Ergun Caner was raised in a strict Muslim home but converted to Christianity as a teen.
5 Unity: Is It the School of Christianity? - A religious organization with a worldwide outreach. What exactly is "Unity?" What do they believe? Is this an accurate expression of Christianity 16 Atheism: The Incredible Faith of Atheism - "It takes more faith to be an atheist than it does to be a Christian." A former atheist; an evangelist and apologist dr. Frank Harber was converted to Christ after doing a historical investigation to disprove Christianity.
6 Jehovah's Witnesses - Who are they? Who started it? What is the Watchtower Society and what is its function? 17 Baptists: What Do Baptists Believe? - The Bible, the holy, triune God, salvation, eternal election, the Church, baptism and the second coming of Christ. Why do they take such a strong stand on evangelism?
7 Secular Humanism: Secular Humanism Exposed - Perhaps there is not a more pervasive and deceptive movement in America than Secular Humanism. It has already changed our country and our educational institutions. What is most ironic is most Christians cannot even define Secular Humanism! 18 Church of the Nazarene - Is it possible to lose your salvation? What is the true, biblical definition of "entire sanctification?" Did they come from a holiness or Westleyterian history and what attendant doctrines have they retained?
8 The New Age Movement: Spiritualism, Peace or What? - Reincarnation, holistic health, guided imagery, channeling, ecology - is this a cult? 19 Christian Science - Who was Mary Baker Eddy? Why don't they go to doctors and, why so many parental neglect claims in medical crisis? Is this true Christianity? What do they believe about Jesus Christ?
9 Hinduism: The Oldest Religion in the World - 793 million people worship this way, and almost all the adherents are in India. Why there? How do Yoga, dharma, and polytheism play in? 20 Buddhism - Buddhism is over 350 million strong. What connection does it have to Hinduism?
10 Seventh Day Adventism - Who was prophetess Ellen G. White, the church's founder? Why do they worship on Saturday? And why are Adventists so focused on the end of the world? 21 Presbyterian - What are the doctrinal differences between evangelical Presbyterians and the Presbyterian USA? Do they believe in evangelism? What is their message?
11 Judaism - Sabbath, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Hanukkah, Purim, Orthodox, Conservative, Reform.... What's it all about?  

This series is still in progress. We will add the remaining religions as they are completed by Dr. Johnson.