Articles on Other Religious Topics

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As you know, the focus of Watchman Fellowship's ministry is on counterfeit Christianity, cults, and New Age spirituality.  Our ministry does not specifically address world religions, including Islam, or Muslim extremism.  It is important to note, however, that this sad event marks the latest and most tragic example of religious terrorism the world has witnessed with alarming frequency in recent years.

Since the Jonestown tragedy in 1978, we have witnessed a shocking number of suicides, murders, and terrorism linked to religious fanaticism.  These include the gas assault in Tokyo's subways by the Aum Shinrikyo <http://www.watchman.org/profile/aumpro.htm>, the salmonella bacteria attack in Oregon by the followers of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh <http://www.watchman.org/na/rajneesh.htm>, and the murders of over 900 cult members last year in Uganda by the leaders of the Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God. <http://www.time.com/time/europe/magazine/2000/0410/uganda.html>

We have recently been horrified as we witnessed just how dangerous the false religion of fanatical extremism can be. Several years ago, John Morehead wrote a commentary on religious terrorism that has now been updated in light of our recent tragedy.  You may read it by clicking here.

James K. Walker, President
Watchman Fellowship, Inc.