Brannon Howse: Aired December 16, 2014

Guest: Mike Abendroth. Topic: Part 2: When apologists that claim to defend truth undermine the Word of God. When apologists that claim to refute postmodernism actually promote it by claiming truth comes through experiences and mysticism. A new generation of worldview teachers, authors, and speakers are learning from the books, lectures, and articles of J.P. Moreland. In addition to what we learned yesterday about the troubling worldview and theology of Moreland; today we will learn even more. Moreland and Klaus Issler, both that teach at Talbot School of Theology, have written the book entitled,The Lost Virtue of Happiness. In this book they write: "“Go to a retreat center that has one of its purposes the provision of a place for individual sojourners. Try to find a center that has gardens, fountains, statues, and other forms of beautiful artwork. In our experience, Catholic retreat centers are usually ideal for solitude retreats…We also recommend that you bring photos of your loved ones and a picture of Jesus…Or gaze at a statue of Jesus. Or let some thought, feelings, or memory run through your mind over and over again."” Topic: They also recommend you say 7 words over and over for a total of 300 times. Mike Abendroth will explain why the teaching of contemplative prayer as promoted by Dallas Willard and Richard Foster is not only mysticism, but an attack on the authority of the Word of God. Topic: We take your calls.