Most of us know that sometimes those things which are attractive on the outside may in reality be trouble in disguise. It would be much simpler if we could just instantaneously spot counterfeit money, forged paintings, bogus relics or worthless items masquerading as valuable antiques. The same is true with those who would desire to lead us both spiritually and politically. 

Indeed, the most hideous evil may in fact not always be the most obvious. The Apostle Paul makes this analogy as he instructs the Corinthian church that even the epitome of evil can appear benign, enticing, even wonderful.

“…for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.” (II Cor. 11:14)

In the United States, our Presidential election is still over 14 months away. It is not my intention here to tell you who to cast your vote for. Rather, even at this early date, I think it is warranted to discuss the issue of Mormonism and the candidacy of former Massachusetts governor and Republican Presidential contender, Mitt Romney. Increasing numbers of evangelicals may think he is the kind of conservative they want in the White House but no matter how much one tries to justify or dress up Mormonism it is still a deadly, non-Christian cult.

I am rabidly pro-life and anti-abortion. Though once pro-choice, Romney says he has changed horses concerning this pivotal issue. His stance on most issues such as free speech and traditional marriage lines up with the majority of Evangelicals. He does appear to be the most conservative of the top three or four GOP candidates. But still, the dilemma is his devout Mormonism, which extends back to his father, the ex-governor of Michigan and his openly polygamist grandfather. Is Romney a sort of Trojan Horse who, if elected to the Presidency or Vice Presidency, may in reality turn out to be a proverbial “angel of light?”

Let me assure you that my concerns are not wild-eyed, unfounded assertions. For many years, I have labored alongside former Mormons in an effort to see those caught in the legalism and false doctrines of Mormonism find peace and freedom through the Jesus of the Bible. I serve on the board of directors and also as the Vice President of Saints Alive in Jesus, one of the oldest and perhaps the best-known organization whose purpose is to expose Mormonism for the worthless, salvation-barren religion that it is.

Along with Saints Alive founder, Ed Decker, I treasure the relationship I have with another former Mormon elder, Jim Spencer. Though there are several other zealous missionaries reaching out to the Mormons, Ed, Jim and my mentor, the late Dr. Walter Martin, have probably won more Mormons to the Jesus of the Bible and done more damage to one of Satan’s most effective deceptions than any other trio who have lived since Joseph Smith claimed to have had an encounter with the angel Moroni in upstate New York in the early nineteenth century.

Space here will not permit me to delve into the doctrinal divide that separates Mormonism from authentic Christianity. However, let it suffice to say that since the Jesus of The Book of Mormon is a created being and also the spirit brother of Lucifer, then the Jesus of Mormonism is not, and according to both Christian doctrine and Mormon doctrine, cannot be the Jesus of biblical Christianity. This creates a theological void that no amount of discussion, good will or lofty intentions can overcome if one chooses to accept the truth and not the erroneous conclusion that Mormons are somehow Christians. It is for these reasons (among many others) that Ed Decker, Jim Spencer, myself and a host of other apologists are outspokenly opposed to a Romney candidacy.

How should Christians respond if he is nominated for either President or Vice President? Being aware of the well-known “revelation” Joseph Smith had that someday a Mormon would ride to the top, rescue America and then somehow install a theocracy, voting for Romney is for me, not an option. How can a biblically minded person vote for a man to become the most powerful leader in our nation – and the world – when it is a fact that the person running for office has sworn secret satanic creeds and oaths behind the closed doors of a Mormon temple and is wearing the “sacred” occult undergarments of another god? Understand, the ritual creeds Romney has sworn to uphold trump all others he might ever agree to and are responsible for the hellish eternal doom of millions of Mormons over the past 170+ years.

These words may disturb or even anger some people whose version of Christianity finds it inconvenient to transfer biblical absolute standards from the church doors to the political realm. Still, the fact remains that cultic religion devastates and destroys. Knowing his modus operandi, surely Satan would find countless ways to manipulate a leader so deeply entrenched in cultic beliefs. If for no other reason than this, we need to consider carefully who will run for the highest office in the land next year. Unless born-again Governor Mike Huckabee or Christian constitutionalist, Ron Paul should have an unexpected vault to the top of the GOP stable of candidates, biblical thinkers may well be faced with an extremely disconcerting dilemma come 2008. Being accountable for our choices at the polls, can anyone fathom the choice of either Hillary Clinton or a Mormon??? God help us.

As distasteful as that last thought may be, I believe the most disturbing issue is that even before a primary vote is cast or a convention has been convened, so many prominent Christian leaders have thrown in with Mitt the Mormon. I question, do Lou Sheldon, Mark DeMoss or Pat Robertson really grasp the potential damage of endorsing Romney? We are not yet even faced with a general election between a pro-abortionist like Barack Obama or a socialists such as Hillary Clinton and a temple Mormon but with Evangelical leaders and laymen lining up behind Romney this far out from election-day do we somehow suppose that a cultist is just the best that can be mustered in the GOP? Shouldn’t we be working like crazy to see a candidate dedicated to the real Jesus be put on the national ballet? If, by the endorsement of high profile Christians, Mitt Romney finds his way onto the ticket and wins these things are absolutely certain:

- Mormonism influence and acceptability will certainly be advanced

- Mormons will be appointed throughout the federal government

- Voices like mine, Ed Decker’s and Jim Spencer’s will be intimidated from speaking out

- God only knows how many more unsuspecting souls will be seduced into accepting the demonic doctrines of a false religion.

Truly, the most hideous evil is not always the most obvious. Electing a conservative Mormon to the office of President could be as disastrous for the cause of Christ as that of any far left liberal. - EB

“Providence has given to our people the choice of their rulers and it is our duty and privilege to choose and prefer Christians for our leaders.”
- John Jay, First U.S. Secretary of State, First Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court
(Written in 1816)

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
- Proverbs 29:2

Notes:

- For much more on Mormonism see the special insert page in this newsletter and www.ericbarger.com

Visit Ed Decker at www.saintsalive.com

Visit Jim Spencer at www.beyondmormonism.com

Kara,

What a blessing to know that the seminar at Sequim way back in the mid 80's would be still making an impact today...wow. I am saddened that it took this occasion to find it out however. I will check out the links and information you have included for me.

The battle you have described (with rotten teachers and curriculum) is one I have heard about on literally dozens of occasions through the years. I appears that the larger the school district and the bigger the city (i.e. Chicago) the worse the problem as well.

It is for this very reason I have decided to take on the monumental task of funding the Christian schooling of my grandkids. Its a terrific financial sacrifice - one we feel everyday - but the rewards may include their eternal salvation. Nothing is more important than that.

Besides the battle over the curriculum (which will only get worse grade by grade) and the ungodly attitudes of some teachers one of my biggest concerns was with what kids are allowed to get away with in school today. There is little or NO discipline thanks to the secularists in control and the ACLU (read that Anti Christian Lawyers Union). The lifestyle and very spirit in the government schools is more evil and perverse by the year. Trust me, the anti-God left has been and is now using the schools to indoctrinate all ages into a godless lifestyle of zero morals that will eventually be our national demise unless there is an unprecedented revival of monumental proportions ("...bring it on Lord!") I have enumerated a little of this in my article "Thank God for Christian School" at http://www.ericbarger.com/christianed.2.htm.

I strongly encourage you and your husband to seek the Lord about pulling your kids out of public schools...they ain't what they were when I was a boy..." !!! I suggest you read and allow Psalm 1:1-2 speak to your heart. It warns us not to allow ourselves to be taught by pagans. It also instructs us to teach our kids the Scriptures "day and night" not just on Sunday morning. Christian schools are not perfect but at least our kids have a fighting chance of leaving school still believing in God and not evolution; knowing the Scriptures and not Harry Potter; and being pro-life instead of having already had an abortion.

Please keep me posted and let me know if you need more information or would like to speak to me personally. I am available to your family anytime.

God Bless you!

Eric

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HELLWRECKER

ERIC,

I'M SAVED 28 YRS ..I'M PREACHING YOUR STUFF ,GIVING YOU AND GOD THE CREDITS ,I'M ALWAYS LOOKING TO WRECK HELL AND SNATCH A SOUL BACK FOR GOD.

I Am an EX HELLS ANGEL , ENFORCER AND COLLECTOR FOR NY FAMILIES , 6 YRS PRISON, SHOT 3 TIMES , STABBED TWICE , FLAT LINED (DEAD) 3 TIMES IN ST VINNY'S
HOSPITAL S.I., NY , 13 FOSTER HOMES BY 16 YRS OLD ,HBO SPECIAL ON MY LIFE "MOB
STORIES " 3 TIMES ON 700 CLUB , DR. NORMAN PEALE WAS FIRST ONE TO WRITE ABOUT MY LIFE , THEN KENSINGTON DID HARD COVER THEN A PAPERBACK . I'VE BEEN ORDAINED 3 TIMES ,PREACHING 25 YRS ....THAT AND $1.50 WILL GET A RIDE ON A BUS.

BUT GUESS WHAT ....7 YRS AGO I WOKE UP ,FINALLY , AFTER THINKING HOW WRONG I WAS FOR YEARS OF DOUBTING GOD'S SO CALLED ANOINTED . GOD LET ME LIVE NOT TO ROB HIM OR HIS PEOPLE, NOT SIT IN A PEW AND SING SONGS BUT TO WRECK HELL'S GRIP ON THE MISLED ,THE DECEIVED ,TO MEND THE BROKEN AND GIVE HOPE TO THE LOST AND TO PULL DOWN THE PABLUM PUSHING PUDDING FEEDING FLIM FLAM WHITE SUITERS. I WANT TO SHAKE THE HEARTS OF THOSE DAZED AND CAPTIVE TO THE SWEET GLAZE , OPEN THEIR EYES , SHOCK THEIR SPIRITS WITH A TRUTH THAT WILL LEAVE THEM CALLING EACH OTHER LAZARUS BECAUSE THEY 'LL KNOW HOW DEAD THEY WERE IN THE TRIPE BEING PREACHED TODAY .

SOMEONE SENDS ME YOUR STUFF - IT FIRES ME UP BROTHER . I'M PRESIDENT OF THE BROTHERHOOD OF JESUS CHRIST MOTORCYCLE MINISTRIES IN NJ ( 218 MEMBERS ) TOTAL OF ALL CHAPTERS. ALSO HEAD OF HEARTLIGHT NORTH A FOOD AND CLOTHING ETC. MISSIONS MINISTRY FOR OCEAN COUNTY & OTHERS . OUR SITE IS WWW.THEROBEOFJESUSCHRIST.COM HAD TO SHARE A LITTLE OF MY LIFE SO YOU KNOW I'M NOT OUT IN LEFT FIELD . ALSO ACTED IN 21 FILMS
14 COMMERCIALS AND I'M A MEMBER OF SCREEN ACTORS GUILD.

HOPE YOU DON'T MIND ME PREACHING YOUR TEACHING ... NOT CLAIMING IT OR SELLING IT JUST SAYING IT ...

BE BLESSED BROTHER. REV. BROTHER FRANK
New Jersey

Frank,

Preach on brother! I am honored.

There is no way to say how blessed your letter made me just now. It made my day. Makes me want to come to NJ where I have never ministered in all these years but it sounds like you have it covered well!

Lets keep in touch. Let me know if you need ANY of my materials. They will be our gift to you and those who you can touch for Jesus.

Your brother,

Eric

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