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To: DaveMSmith
Swedenborg's Writings on the subject:

The lurkers will note the completely absurd ramblings of Swedenborg. The Apostle Paul warned believers of future 'borgs -

1 Tim 4:1* ¶ Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

27 posted on 09/21/2009 3:18:30 PM PDT by Godzilla (3-7-77)
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To: Godzilla

Leaving A Cult, Alcoholism, Depression and Finding Jesus - David Weaver’s Story (Left the Cult of Swedenborg - read on)

Hello, my name is David Weaver. I am 38 years old. My wife’s name is Debbie and I have three children: Rachael, Melissa, and Joshua. I am a Born Again, Spirit filled Christian who is in Love with Jesus, who saved me and dramatically changed my life 18 years ago.

I want to take this time to tell you about myself and give my testimony of what Jesus has done for me. I was born and raised in Bryn Athyn Pennsylvania. My wife Debbie also grew up there. Bryn Athyn is the headquarters for Swedenborgianism.

Swedenborgianism is a religion based on the writings of Emanuel Swedenborg who lived in the 1700’s. He claims to be the messenger of God and says that the second coming of Jesus Christ occurred through his books. To find out more about Swedenborgianism and how it differs substantially from the Bible, check out the X-Swedenborg Files. Plus Cults and the occult.

I was born and raised in this religion. When I was about 12, my father walked out of our lives, never to be seen again, leaving my mother with five of us kids to raise by herself. I dropped out of high school in my senior year. By the time I reached 20, I was already a alcoholic living on 18-20 beers a day. My life so far had been one of fear, depression, confusion and anger. I tried to escape through drugs and alcohol but to no avail. My family didn’t know what to do with me and even suggested that I commit myself to an mental institution. By May of 1980, I had pretty much hit rock bottom. I was so depressed and I felt so all alone. Drunk and depressed I really felt like my life was about over and that the only way to end the misery was through death.

Click here to read the rest: http://www.carm.org/christianity/testimonies/leaving-cult-alcoholism-depression-and-finding-jesus-david-weavers-story


29 posted on 09/21/2009 3:28:00 PM PDT by aMorePerfectUnion
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To: Godzilla
doctrines of devils;

Swedenborg published 30 volumes of the Revelation of Jesus Chist to establish his New Church on earth. This was the beginning of the end of the old Christian Age. The New Church was built and is now ready for all who are moved by the Holy Spirit to search deeper. Everything I offer is free on the web. We're not selling anything, just giving away the truth.

Can you cite something from the post that is absurd in your eyes and I will explain it?

So you are admitting Paul was a prophet? What if he was a false one? (We do not consider the epistles cannon -- they were chosen by the Catholic Church).

30 posted on 09/21/2009 3:28:06 PM PDT by DaveMSmith (Be interested, not interesting: Offer a wreath, not wrath)
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