Some libraries are known for having an area in which there will be books that are for sale. Sometimes the titles quite interesting, other times not so interesting. Then there are those titles that fall somewhere in between. One such title is called "Survivors" and is written by a man named David McKay. Supposedly this book is meant at a refutation of Tim LaHaye. However, if one is careful enough to check, it can be learned that McKay is the leader of an organization known of as the "Jesus Christians".
Who are they? In simple terms, they are a cult. In more complex terms, they are an organization that is centered about a single individual who is the group leader/teacher. Some may say "So what? Jesus was the sole leader and teacher of his disciples". True, however, unlike McKay, Jesus could back up his teachings with miracles demonstrating his authority.
Some of the teachings they have include such things as:
Sincerity is more important than being theologically correct. (Wrong)
The Holy Spirit is merely an expression of God's feminine side. (There is nothing in scripture to support this)
Non-Christians can be saved on the basis of their faith in God, even if they have never heard of Jesus. This was made possible through the death of Jesus on the cross. (This is a form of universalism)
Jesus never established water baptism as a form of sacrament, nor did he ordain other sacraments as such. (This violates several passages of scripture in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John)
These and many other such things are false. Simply reading the Bible in plain terms demonstrates the falsehood of these things. However, for those that do which to dig deeper into it, the Epitome of Concord can help to further establish that the teachings of the Jesus Christians is a lie.
As a whole this organization should rightly be shunned. They have made frequent attempts at kidnapping young and naive teenagers, they frequently engage in "dumpster diving" or "bin raiding" as they put it, using the term "freeganism" to justify their actions. Bear in mind that "dumpster diving" is not only dangerous but it is also a form of theft. Furthermore, without the means of production, which they deny in their refusal to work a regular job, there would be nothing in those dumpsters for them to take, much less a dumpster to take from.
When encountering one of them, keep asking questions as they are conditioned to only be able to answer so many questions (this can be proven from what can be seen on their website, however no link will be posted). Sooner or later you are bound to ask a question that not only can't they answer, but it will likely expose them to the false belief's they have been following. Once that happens, they need to see what the Bible really says. As for McKay himself, reading through his teachings on their website, it becomes pretty evident that he believes himself a messiah type like David Koresh did. He is in dire need of therapy. Sooner or later whatever bubble he keeps himself in will burst and then he may likely lash out at those who presently follow him, possibly maiming or even killing them.
One must wonder if Obama could negotiate with McKay to disband the Jesus Christians. McKay is a terrorist of a sort himself.
