List of Authors and Books Not Recommended

Authors and Books

  • List of Authors and Books Not Recommended:

Contemplative Spirituality, Cultic, Emerging Church, Heretical, Homosexual, Lesbian, New Age, New Apostolic Reformation, Pro-Gay, Purpose Driven, Transgendered, and Word-Faith Authors and Books Advertised and Promoted within Online and Walk-in Christian Bookstores Worldwide

Revised & Updated: April 27, 2010

To the Reader: The following MASTER LIST consists of authors and books found advertised and promoted within online Christian bookstores worldwide. Certain books may be ordered online from walk-in Christian bookstore databases. Although special care has been taken to provide current and accurate information, the reader is encouraged to check and verify the names prior to their removal.

While the Homosexual, Lesbian, Pro-Gay, Transgendered category contains authors who are either homosexual, lesbian, transgendered, or pro-gay, not all of the authors are homosexual or lesbian or transgendered.

In each category, the authors’ names are arranged in alphabetical order and in a single line. Information about the authors and books may be located by conducting a Google Search on the author’s name ( www.google.com ) or by reading the “Description” section on the book provided by the online bookstore. The title (name) of the author’s book is in italics.

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Scriptural Admonitions, Commands, and Warnings:

Deuteronomy 18:20-22; Matthew chapter 24; Acts 19:19-20; Acts 20: 27-312 Corinthians 6:14-15; 2 Corinthians 11:3-4; Ephesians 5:11-12; Colossians 2:8Romans 16:17-18; 2 Peter 2:1-3; 1 Timothy 6:3-5; 1 Timothy 6:12; 2 Timothy 4:3-41 Thessalonians 5:21-22; 1 John 4:1; Galatians 1:6-10; Galatians 2:4-5; Luke 9:23Titus 1:9; Titus 2:1Jude 1:3-4

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List of Online Christian Bookstores (CAUTION! These bookstores were used to research, compile, and update the MASTER LIST):

CENTERING PRAYER, CHURCH GROWTH, CONTEMPLATIVE SPIRITUALITY, EMERGING CHURCH, LABYRINTH, MYSTICISM, PURPOSE DRIVEN:

CULTIC:

  • *Bookcraft and Deseret Book Company “In 1999, Bookcraft was acquired by Deseret Book and is now an imprint of this publisher.” In turn, “Deseret Book is a wholly owned subsidiary of Deseret Management Corporation, the holding company for business firms owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints”  (Sources: http://mormonlit.lib.byu.edu/lit_publisher.php?p_id=10 and http://deseretbook.com.
  • Helen Andelin Fascinating Womanhood
  • Orson Scott Card (Mormon)
  • James C. Christensen (Mormon)
  • Jack R. Christianson (Mormon)
  • Stephen R. Covey (Mormon author whose books promote Mormonism and the New Age)
  • Sheri L. Dew (Mormon)
  • Dr. James Duke The Literary Masterpiece Called the Book of Mormon
  • Mary Baker Eddy Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures–Christian Science
  • Lynda J. Eyre (Mormon)
  • Gillian Gill (Biography on Mary Baker Eddy)
  • Grant Hardy The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
  • Devan Jensen (Mormon)
  • W. F. Walker Johanson (Mormon; What is Mormonism All About?: Answers to the 150 Most Commonly Asked Questions about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints)
  • Greg Johnson and Robert Millet Bridging The Divide: The Continuing Conversation Between A Mormon And An Evangelical. Greg Johnson is a professing Christian and the founder and president of Standing Together. Robert Millet, co-author of this book, is a dedicated Mormon. For more information go to the Greg Johnson and Robert Millet Research Page at http://www.christianresearchservice.com/GregJohnsonandRobertMillet.htm ).
  • Gerald N. Lund (Mormon)
  • Jack Lyon (Mormon)
  • Michael McLean (Mormon)
  • Robert L. Miller (Mormon)
  • Robert. L. Millet (Mormon) A Different Jesus? The Christ of the Latter-Day Saints. Go to http://www.christianresearchservice.com/GregJohnsonandRobertMillet.htm for further information.
  • Jay Parry (Mormon)
  • Daniel Peterson (Mormon; Muhammad: Prophet of God)
  • Anne Osborn Poelman (Mormon)
  • Barbara J. Porter (Mormon author)
  • Robert Vincent Remini (Biography on Joseph Smith–Joseph Smith was the founder and first President/Prophet of the Mormon Church)
  • Ed Smart, Lois Smart (Mormon; Bringing Elizabeth Home: A Legacy of Faith)
  • Joseph Smith The Book of Mormon (NUVISION Publishing)
  • Spirit of America (Mormon Tabernacle Choir & Orchestra)
  • Brad Teare (Mormon)
  • Rick Walton (Mormon)
  • Blaine M. Yorgason (Mormon)

HERETICAL:

NEW AGE MOVEMENT:

  • David Aaron The Kabbalah (an esoteric or occult matter that is traditionally secret)
  • Robert Aitken (Zen Buddhism)
  • Thomas Aquinas (Metaphysics)
  • Joan Wester Anderson Where Angels Walk
  • Anchor Bay Entertainment (10-Minute Solution DVD–promotes yoga)
  • Karen Armstrong (Buddha)
  • Wilkie Au
  • Jim Ballard Little Wave and Old Swell: A Fable of Life and its Passing. According to Ballard, the book was “Inspired by Paramahansa Yogananda,” a Hindu guru and the founder of Self Realization Fellowship
  • Ken Blanchard (http://www.littlewave.org/look.htm ). This book, and other books by Ballard, is endorsed by Ken Blanchard, co-founder of the Lead Like Jesus movement. For further information on Ken Blanchard and Lead Like Jesus, go to: http://www.christianresearchservice.com/LeadingLikeJesus.htm
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  • Willis Barnstone (Gnosticism/Kabbalah)
  • Melody Beattie
  • Michael Berg The Kabbalah
  • Perle Besserman The Kabbalah
  • Emily Bestler
  • Joel D. Beversluis (The Pluralism Project)
  • Ken Blanchard (refer to “Ken Blanchard and Lead Like Jesus“)
  • Brooke Boon Holy Yoga. Also authored Hatha Yoga Illustrated
  • Susan Bordenkircher Yoga for Christians
  • Joan Borysenko (according to the Hoffman Institute, Borysenko is the “Co-Founder and former Director of the Mind/Body Medical Institute at Harvard University, President of Mind/Body Health Sciences, Inc., and Chair of the Hoffman Institute Advisory Board at  http://tinyurl.com/3683o4 ).
  • Fritz Buri The Buddha-Christ as the Lord of True Self
  • John Bradshaw
  • Beverly F. Brandt The Mystic Reality of Christ Consciousness
  • Sylvia Browne Sylvia Browne’s Book of Angels (Browne is a psychic who makes regular appearances on the Montel Williams Show at  ).
  • Christopher Bryant
  • Beatrice Bruteau
  • Roland Buck Angels on Assignment
  • Sophy Burnham A Book of Angels
  • Barbara Calamari Holy Cards
  • Kendra Crossen Burroughs Skylight Illuminations: The Bhagavad Gita
  • Julia Cameron
  • Carole Camp (Labyrinth)
  • G.T. Candolini (Labyrinth)
  • Peter A. Campbell
  • Jack Canfield Chicken Soup for the Soul series. “In USA, we have a Christian fundamentalist movement right now which is threatening other religions and I don’t like it. It’s a religious revival which is intolerant, it creates separation, pain, and is based on ignorance…What works for me is a combination of disciplines: I do yoga, tai chi which is a Chinese martial art and three kinds of meditation­­vipasana, transcendental and mantra (sound) meditation…I meditate every day and I do something with my body every day: yoga or tai chi” (refer to the article, “Choosing To Be Happy”).
  • Noreen Cannon
  • Lucia Capacchione
  • Hal Childs The Myth of the Historical Jesus and the Evolution of Consciousness
  • Richard Chilson
  • William C. Chittick
  • Carol P. Christ Weaving the Visions: New Patterns in Feminist Spirituality
  • Carolyn Chambers Clark (Holistic Health)
  • Nancy Clemens (Dolphin Divination Cards)
  • Chas Clifton The Paganism Reader
  • Confucius The Analects
  • James. A Conlon
  • Janice T. Connell
  • David A. Cooper
  • Pierre Jean Cousin Facelift at Your Fingertips (promotes acupressure and aromatherapy).
  • Stephen R. Covey (Mormon author whose books promote Mormonism and New Age principles)
  • Rosie Daley, Oprah Winfrey In the Kitchen with Rosie: Oprah’s Favorite Recipes
  • George F. Dole
  • Wendy Doniger The Laws of Manu (Hinduism)
  • Larry Dossey
  • Michael Drosnin
  • Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
  • Betty Eadie
  • Eknath Easwaran The Bhagavad Gita
  • Su Chin Ee Creating Bonsai Landscapes
  • Gary Egeberg
  • Lesley Ehlers (Zen Buddhism)
  • Mircea Eliade Shamanism
  • Rita Elkins Holistic Health
  • Marie Pierre-Emonet (Metaphysics)
  • Bruce G. Epperly Reiki Healing Touch and the Wat of Jesus
  • Perle Epstein
  • Cheryl Evans Acting and Theater (promotes yoga)
  • W.Y. Wentz-Evans The Tibetan Book of the Dead
  • Timothy J. Farnham
  • Martha Fay Pocket Saints: Virgin of Guadalupe with Cards and Other and Booklet
  • Norman Fischer (Zen Buddhism)
  • Karen Baker-Fletcher (Metaphysics)
  • Emmet Fox
  • Matthew Fox – Listed under list-of-all-categories
  • Laurence Freeman
  • Gregory Fried (Metaphysics)
  • Dave Fleming
  • Gary Gach The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Understanding Buddhism
  • Paul Galdone The Monkey and the Crocodile: A Jakata Tale from India
  • Ivone Gebara (Eco-Feminism)
  • Heimer Geirsson (Metaphysics)
  • James E. Goehring The Tibetan Book of the Dead
  • Joel S Goldsmith
  • Arthur Goldwag (Kabbalah)
  • Daniel P. Goleman
  • Deidre J. Good Reconstructing the Tradition of Sophia in Gnostic Literature
  • Tzivar Gover Mindful Moments for Streeful Days
  • Mary Ford-Grabowski WomanPrayers
  • Dom Alfred Graham (Zen Buddhism)
  • John Gray Secrets of Passion: Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
  • Arthur Green
  • Bede Griffiths
  • Group Publishing (Labyrinth)
  • Ben Gruagach The Wiccan Mystic
  • GT Media, USA The Firm: Power Yoga
  • Jeffrey D. Hamilton (Holistic Health)
  • Robert M. Hamma
  • Olav Hammer
  • Gail M. Harley Emma Curtis Hopkins: Forgotten Founder of New Thought
  • Edward Hays (Labyrinth)
  • Richard Hecht
  • Martin Heidegger (Metaphysics)
  • Steven Heine (Zen Buddhism)
  • A.L. Herman A Brief Introduction to Hinduism
  • Eugen Herrigel (Zen Buddhism)
  • Hildegard of Bingen
  • David Hinton (Tao Te Ching)
  • Sheilaa Hite Secrets of a Psychic Counselor
  • Lawrence A. Hoffman (Holistic Health)
  • George Holbrook (Holistic Health)
  • Eric Hornung (Egyptian Spirituality)
  • Aldous Huxley
  • Moshe Idel The Kabbalah
  • Peter Van Inwagen (Metaphysics)
  • Lisa Isherwood (British Feminist, Celtic Spirituality; The Power of Erotic Celibacy and
  • The Power of Erotic Celibacy: Queering Heteropatriarchy)
  • Robert S Ivker (Holistic Health)
  • Carl T. Jackson Vedanta for the West (Hinduism)
  • Alan Jacobs The Bhagavad Gita: A Poetic Transcreation
  • Willigis Jager
  • Gerald Jampolsky
  • Sharon Janis Spirituality for Dummies
  • Maria Jaoudi (Islam and Christianity)
  • James William Jones (Buddhism/Psychotherapy)
  • John Miriam Jones (Celtic Spirituality)
  • Laurie Beth Jones Jesus: CEO; The Path; The Four Elements of Success
  • E. Bernard Jordan The Laws of Thinking: 20 Secrets to Using the Divine Power of Your Mind to Master Prosperity (Jordan claims to be a “Master Prophet.” Here are some of the disturbing quotes in the book: “WHEN YOU DECLARE ‘I AM,’ YOU BECOME GOD” (p. 2). “Your purpose is to become God” (p. 14). On page 51, Jordan promotes the Hindu occultic chakras. “God is not interested in becoming the savior of His children” (p. 131). “Science is God” (p. 187). “Money is equal with God” (p. 208). “Don’t mistake Christianity for God. They are NOT the same! God is in all, and yoga is not a rejection of Him” (p. 212). “God is not looking for your adoration, but your action” (p. 214). “…the only way you can honor God is with money” (p. 250).
  • Michael Jubien (Metaphysics)
  • Carl Jung –Listed under list-of-all-categories
  • Kakichi Kadowaki (Zen Buddhism)
  • Glin-Pa-Karma The Tibetan Book of the Dead
  • Paul Kaufman
  • Richard A. Kautz (Labyrinth)
  • Zen Master Keizan (Zen Buddhism)
  • Stephen R. Kellert
  • Karen L. King Images of the Feminine in Gnosticism
  • John Kirvan
  • Klaus K. Klostermaier Hinduism: A Short Intro
  • Gary Kraftsow Yoga for Transformation: Ancient Teachings and Practices for Healing the Body, Mind, and Heart
  • Katherine Krohn Oprah Winfrey (Oprah Winfrey is a New Ager)
  • Christian Kuhn (Holistic Health)
  • Aryeh Kushner The Kabbalah
  • Lawrence Kushner (Kabbalah)
  • Ronald Melvin Lawrence (Holistic Health and Yoga)
  • Dali Lama
  • Bentley Layton The Gnostic Gospels
  • Leo Lefebure The Buddha & the Christ: Explorations in Buddhist & Christian Dialogue
  • Kenneth S. Leong (Zen Buddhism)
  • Stephen Levine
  • Scott C. Littlejohn Shinto
  • John Daido Loori (Zen Buddhism)
  • Donald S. Lopez, Jr. The Tibetan Book of the Dead
  • Howard Louthan (Labyrinth)
  • Joseph A. Loya The Tao of Jesus: An Experiment in Inter-Traditional Understanding
  • Thia Luby Children’s Book of Yoga: Games & Exercises Mimic Plants & Animals & Objects
  • Gerd Ludemann (Atheist)
  • Elaine MacInnes (Zen Buddhism)
  • Gailand Macqueen (Labyrinth)
  • Fiona Maddocks
  • S.J. Marshall The Mandate of Heaven: Hidden History in the I-Ching
  • Nancy Martin
  • Juan Mascaro The Bhagavad GitaDhammapada; The Upanishads
  • Daniel Matt Essential Kabbalah: The Heart of Jewish Mysticism
  • Benard McGinn
  • Edwin M. McMahon
  • G.R.S. Mead Pistis Sophia
  • Anthony de Mello (mysticism, self-realization)
  • Franz Metcalf What Would Buddha Do?
  • Marvin Meyer The Gnostic Gospels of Jesus
  • Moojan Momen The Baha’i Faith: A Short Introduction
  • Mary Manin Morrissey (New Thought)
  • K. Mozumdar, Paul Tice The Life and the Way: The Christian Yoga Metaphysics
  • Jon Mundy
  • Wayne Muller Touching the Divine-Audiobook on Cassette
  • Carolyn Myss
  • Philip J. Newell (Celtic Spirituality, New Age music)
  • Steve Nichols The Magical Writings of Ithell Colquhoun (“Many of Ithell’s magical writings are collected and published here for the first time, nearly 20 years after her death in 1988. There are a series Tarot lectures that she gave to either the Golden Dawn, Masonic, OTO, Druidic or Gnostic Orders in which she was ordained” (Cokesbury Christian bookstore,  http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=595542 ).
  • Friedrich Nietzsche
  • John O’Donohue
  • Wendy Doniger O’Flatery The Rig Veda (Hinduism/Sanskrit hymns)
  • Diane C. Olson (Holistic Health)
  • Elaine Pagels The Gnostic Gospels
  • Mahinda Palihawadana The Dhammapada: The Sayings of Buddha
  • Papus The Qabalah: Secret Traditions of the West
  • Norman Vincent Peale (Positive Thinking)
  • M. Scott Peck ( http://procinwarn.com/mscott.htm )
  • Joseph Petulla (Tao Te Ching)
  • Li Po (Ascended Masters)
  • Andrew Ramer Angel Answers: A Joyful Guide to Creating Heaven on Earth
  • Fr. Anthony Randazzo Beatitudes, Christ and the Practice of Yoga: A Sacred Log on Land and Sea
  • David Steindl-Rast
  • John Jacob Raub Who Told You That You Were Naked? (based on the New Age manual, A Course in Miracles)
  • Melinda Ribner (Kabbalah)
  • Jabez Richardson (Freemasonry)
  • Anthony (Tony) Robbins
  • Elisabeth Ross (Holistic Health)
  • Nancy Roth (blends Christianity with Yoga)
  • Ron Roth (see )
  • Philip St. Romain Kundalini Energy and Christian Spirituality
  • Rosemary Radford Ruether (Feminism)
  • Joyce Rupp
  • Thomas Ryan Prayer of Heart and Body: Meditation and Yoga as Christian Spiritual Practice
  • Leslie Sansone (Yoga DVD)
  • Robert Schuller
  • S.M. Scott Yin-Yang: A Zen Guided Journal
  • Richard Seidman The Kabbalah
  • John B. Severance Gandhi, Great Soul
  • Arvind Sharma Hinduism for Our Times.
  • Beth Shaw Yoga Stretch for Fitness
  • Rupert Sheldrake
  • Dr. Bernie Siegal
  • Krishna Silverman (Hindu Spirituality)
  • Ninan Smart
  • Peter Smith (Baha’i)
  • Choan-Seng Song Third-Eye Theology
  • Ernest Sosa (Metaphysics)
  • David Spangler
  • Jonathan Star (Tao Te Ching)
  • Brad Steiger
  • Rudolph Steiner
  • Walburga Storch
  • Lucien Stryk On Love and Barley (Zen Buddhism)
  • William C. Sturtevant
  • K.R. Sundararajan (Hindu Spirituality)
  • Sri Purohit Swami The Bhagavad Gita
  • Emanuel Swedenborg (Swedenborgism)
  • Leonard Sweet Quantum Spirituality
  • Jeremy Taylor (Labyrinth)
  • Terry Lynn Taylor Angel Wisdom
  • John Marks Templeton Wisdom from World Religions: Pathways to Heaven on Earth (refer to http://www.letusreason.org/Curren40.htm )
  • Tide-Mark Press Yoga Journal Wall Calendar
  • June Boyce-Tillman
  • Marjorie Thompson SOUL FEAST (for further information, refer to Lighthouse Trails at http://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/index.php?
  • Elisabeth Tooker (Native American Spirituality of Eastern Woodlands; sacred myths, rituals, formulas)
  • Lao Tsu (Tao Te Ching)
  • Mary Evelyn Tucker (Confucian Spirituality)
  • Ann Belford Ulanov
  • Kerry Walters
  • Alan Watts (Zen Buddhism)
  • Neale Donald Walsch
  • Birell Walsh Praying for Others
  • Tu Weiming (Confucian Spirituality)
  • Andrew Weil Breathing: The Master Key to Self-Healing; audio book on cassette
  • Robert Van de Weyer (readings from Hinduism, Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism)
  • Ken Wilber (“Each of us still has to find a genuine contemplative practice-maybe yoga, maybe Zen, maybe Shambhala Training, maybe contemplative prayer, or any number or authentic transformative practices” (click HERE for source). Additional research at http://www.khandro.com/kenwilber/biblio.html ).
  • Jacqueline A. Williams (Gnosticism)
  • Raymond Brady Williams An Introduction to Swaminarayan Hinduism
  • Aryeh Wineman (Kabbalah)
  • Terry Cole-Whittaker
  • Leslie Wines Rumi: A Spiritual Biography
  • David Gordon White Tantra in Practice
  • Philip Wilkinson & Peggy Morgan Eyewitness: Buddhism
  • Laibl Wolf (Kabbalah)
  • Dale S. Wright (Zen Buddhism)
  • Yoga Zone; Music for Meditation
  • Ho Pen Yoke (Astrology)
  • Serinity Young An Anthology of Sacred Texts by and About Women
  • Carol Zaleski
  • Philip Zaleski
  • Heinrich Zimmer Philosophies of India
  • Suzanne Zuercher (Enneagram Spirituality)
  • Gary Zukav

HOMOSEXUAL, LESBIAN, PRO-GAY, TRANSGENDERED:

  • Marilyn Bennett Alexander We Were Baptized Too: Claiming God’s Grace For Lesbians and Gays
  • James Alison Faith Beyond Resentment: Fragments Catholic and Gay
  • Rebecca T. Alpert Lesbian Rabbis
  • Marcella Althaus-Reid Indecent Theology: Theological Perversions in Sex, Gender and Politics
  • Cathy Ann Anderson Challenges and Changes (male-to-female transsexual)
  • Bruce Bawer A Place at the Table: The Gay Individual in American Society
  • Alice Ogden Bellis Science, Scripture, and Homosexuality
  • Jon L. Berquist Called Out With: Stories of Solidarity-In Support of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Trangendered Persons (according to the description at Booksamillion.com,
  • “This is an edited work of stories from Westminster John Knox Press written by heterosexuals in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered persons who desire opportunities for leadership within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).”
  • Mindy Blaise Playing It Straight: Uncovering Gender Discourse in the Early Childhood Classroom
  • Donald L. Boisvert Out on Holy Ground: Meditations on Gay Men’s Spirituality
  • Mary Borhek Coming Out to Parents: A Two-Way Survival Guide for Lesbians and Gay Men and Their Parents
  • Timothy Brown (co-authored book, Coming Out Young and Faithful, with Leanne McCall Tigert)
  • Edward Carpenter Pagan and Christian Creeds: Their Origin and Meaning
  • Richard Cleaver Know My Name: A Gay Liberation Theology
  • Gary David Comstock Gay Theology Without Apology
  • Randy P. Conner Queering Creole Spiritual Traditions
  • Emmanuel Cooper The Sexual Perspective: Homosexuality and Art in the Last 100 Years in the West
  • L. William Countryman Gifted by Otherness: Gay and Lesbian Christians in the Church
  • Page DuBois Sappho Is Burning
  • Geoffrey Duncan Courage to Love: Liturgies for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community
  • Marvin Mahan Ellison Same-Sex Marriage: A Christian Ethical Analysis
  • James L. Empereur Spiritual Direction and the Gay Person
  • Tim Fleming Holy Bible: New Testament and God’s New Law (this is a Bible for the homosexual community. Fleming claims to receive revelations from God, and maintains that “If you are gay, get married. Buy rings for each other. Make wedding vows, and ceremonies in your own homes” (“The Journal,” p. 666). On pages 667-668, Fleming states: “On August 20th, 2004, on the way home from work, God increased sanctions on the Church. He declared that testimony from the old law (i.e. the Bible Old Testament/New Testament) will not longer be considered in his high court because his New Law has been declared.”
  • Daniel Gebhardt I Am One Walking Beside Me: Meditations of an HIV Positive Gay Man
  • Chris Glaser (refer to Glaser’s Bio and Books at www.chrisglaser.com )
  • Peter Gomes (homosexual, pro-gay activist)
  • Robert E. Goss Take Back The Word: A Queer Reading of the Bible
  • Larry Kent Graham Discovering Images of God: Narratives of Care Among Lesbians and Gays
  • Eryk Hanut The Road to Guadalupe and The Blessings of Guadalupe. According to this website ( http://www.soulfulliving.com/relics_and_keepsakes.htm ), Hanut “lives in Nevada with his husband Andrew Harvey and his two cats Puli and Princey.”
  • Andrew Harvey (see list of books at . According to this website ( http://www.soulfulliving.com/sun_at_midnight.htm ), Harvey is “Married to writer and photographer Eryk Hanut.”
  • Mary Ann Hastings A Woman and a Homosexual Man: The Good Thunder in My Life: A Testimony and Workbook for Women Who Love Homosexual Men
  • Daniel A. Helminiak What the Bible Really Says about Homosexuality
  • Thomas Marland Horner Jonathan Loved David: Homosexuality in Biblical Times
  • Paul King Jewett Man as Male and Female
  • Jeffrey Lea For Another Flock: Daily Advent and Christmas Meditations for Gay and Lesbian Christians
  • Sara Maitland
  • Dugan McGinley Acts of Faith, Acts of Love: Gay Catholic Autobiographies as Sacred Texts
  • John McNeill (refer to http://www.johnjmcneill.com/AUTHOR.HTML ).
  • Dalyn Miller The Quotable Queer: Fabulous Wit & Wisdom from the Gays, the Straights and Everybody In-Between
  • Tara L. Molina God’s Other Children; A Spiritual Journey in Gay Life
  • Virginia Ramey Mollenkott (lesbian activist, www.geocities.com/vrmollenkott )
  • Henri Nouwen (according to Michael Ford’s book, Wounded Prophet: A Portrait of Henri J.M. Nouwen, Nouwen struggled with homosexuality since the age of six (p. 73).
  • Mary Oliver Thirst
  • Dennis O’Neill Passionate Holiness: Marginalized Christian Devotions for Distinctive Peoples
  • Michal Anne Pepper Reconciling Journey: A Devotional Workbook for Lesbian and Gay Christians
  • Norm Pott Called Out With: Stories of Solidarity-In Support of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Trangendered Persons (according to the description at Booksamillion.com, “This is an edited work of stories from Westminster John Knox Press written by heterosexuals in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered persons who desire opportunities for leadership within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).”
  • James Preston We Were Baptized Too: Claiming God’s Grace For Lesbians and Gays
  • Paula Ressler Dramatic Changes: Talking about Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity with High School Students Through Drama
  • M.R. Ritley Gifted by Otherness: Gay and Lesbian Christians in the Church
  • Jack Rogers Jesus, the Bible, and Homosexuality: Explode the Myths, Heal the Church (the Description reads, “In this sure-to-be controversial book, former seminary professor and church official Jack Rogers argues unequivocally for the ordination of homosexuals and for the extension of full and equal rights in society to all people who are homosexual”).
  • Will Roscoe Jesus and the Shamanic Tradition of Same-Sex Love
  • Chloe Ann Rounsley True Selves: Understanding Transsexualism-For Families, Friends, Coworkers, and Helping Professionals
  • Letha Dawson Scanzoni (co-authored Is the Homosexual My Neighbor? with Virginia Ramey Mollenkott)
  • Alberto Shavo Finding the Real Me: True Tales of Sex and Gender Diversity
  • David W. Shelton The Rainbow Kingdom: Christianity & the Homosexual Reconciled
  • Vanessa Sheridan ( Male-to-female crossdresser; co-authored Transgendered Journeys with Virginia Ramey Mollenkott; also authored Crossing Over: Liberating the Transgendered Christian and Cross Purposes: On Being Christian and Crossgendered. According to his website, Sheridan is a “corporate speaker and America’s leading authority on transgender in the workplace” who “helps business leaders meet their informational needs”  ( http://www.vanessasheridan.com/ ).
  • Michelangelo Signorile Outing Yourself: How to Come Out as Lesbian or Gay to Your Family, Friends, and Coworkers
  • William George Storey A Book of Prayer for Gay and Lesbian Christians
  • William Stringfellow (refer to the article, “Same-sex marriage and sacramental unity“).
  • Tom Swicegood Our God Too
  • David Toussaint Gay and Lesbian Weddings: Planning the Perfect Same-Sex Ceremony
  • Maurine C. Waun More Than Welcome: Learning to Embrace Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Persons in the Church
  • Joe Webber The Complete Guide to Gay & Lesbian Weddings
  • Ann Wells I’m Home: What It’s Like to Love a Woman
  • Mel White Stranger at the Gate: To Be Gay and Christian in America; Religion Gone Bad: The Hidden Dangers of the Christian Right (Mel White is the founder of Soulforce. Refer to his Bio at ).
  • Sally Lowe Whitehead
  • Johanna Van Wijk-Bos (co-authored Called Out With: Stories of Solidarity-In Support of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Trangendered Persons)
  • Walter Wink Homosexuality and Christian Faith: Questions of Conscience for the Churches
  • Paramahansa Yogananda Autobiography of a Yogi; The Yoga of Jesus: Understanding the Hidden Teachings of the Gospel; Scientific Healing Affirmations: Theory and Practice of Concentration; The Law of Success: Using the Power of Spirit to Create Health, Prosperity, and Happiness

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116 Responses

  1. Robbie says:

    Shayna.
    … and for what it’s worth. Copy and paste this link and stay on the page to hear it from the horse’s mouth. Myles Munroe reckons God needs his permission to react.
    Balaam’s ass had more knowledge of scripture and interpretation.

    He also endorses the false sayings of Benni Hinn, the Copelands and the rest of the TBN squad.
    He said Jesus NEVER preached about Himself and together with Benny Hinn, they are waiting for Jesus to appear on TV to start some miracle healings… painting lines on the road for the Antichrist.
    Would like to see your reply…

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=4UzUpGNL9-M

  2. Craig says:

    [deleted – insults not welcome]

  3. Shayna says:

    Forget the fact that you just assumed that I don’ t read my bible. .. You still did not tell me what ‘s wrong these authors teachings. .

  4. Burning Lamp says:

    Shayna, you have been told, you just refuse to hear.

  5. Kate Akele says:

    EEW! THANKS FOR THE LIST. QUITE ENLIGHTENING. METHINKS I’D BETTER STICK TO FICTION(GOOD,UPLIFTING ONES!) AND THE BIBLE!

  6. Ashley says:

    Thanks for the website. Since being born again 3 years ago I just a few months ago have gotten out of false religion (that I of course thought was true). I was a member of Theo Wolmarans church and went through the first year of his bible school. I don’t see much about him though even though i know he is a false teacher. Yours is the only site I’ve found him on. He’s not big here in the states but is pretty huge (as far as i know) in South Africa. What you responded to Shayna was spot on! I would have once gotten offended also, but I also followed a man. Now I only allow the Holy Spirit to teach me and have put church service and man in their proper place. Sadly many, who earnestly love Jesus, are unknowingly really worshipping an idol, and themselves.

  7. Ashley

    Thank the Lord Jesus that your eyes were opened to the truth and that you are now being taught by the Holy Spirit!! It’s the most wonderful thing when He teaches us.

    🙂 Debs

  8. Ashley says:

    absolutely 🙂

  9. laoshi says:

    Mark wrote:

    you may want to add John Crowder to your list as well… http://www.thenewmystics.com/

    Indeed, talk about “strange fire.”

  10. Ramdinthara says:

    If you ever make it to heaven, you will be surprised to see many of the people in your list in heaven. Your effort is commendable, but i feel you have rejected some author like Derek Prince without really going through their teaching. I also have found immense Spiritual truth and encouragement through authors like Reinhard Bonnke, Choo Thomas, Rebecca Brown, Richard Foster and a few others.

    It is good and wise to receive spiritual counsel and wisdom from other Spirit-filled Christians without being too paranoid about them. The Holy Spirit always filters out the false from the truth.

  11. PS says:

    I came across your website which I find helpful in my walk with Jesus. I have been reading/ listening to David Pawson’s teaching and wonder if he is sound. Please help.

    Also, I felt a little down as it also seems that many churches are one way or another subscribing to things that are not scriptural. I wouldn’t mind at all if I am to fellowship with Jesus alone with my husband but I am not too sure that is the way to go either. I wonder if all true believers in the western civilisation have somehow gone ‘underground’.

    One of the comments above is certainly interesting with regards to unholy dreams. I can only see it as demonic. I seem to have increased attacks of this kind too which I normally woke up calling out the name of Jesus and rebuking/ rejecting the dreams in His Name. I believed the Holy Spirit is waking me up at the critical moments.

  12. Carm says:

    Gwen Shaw (famously plagiarised a Mormon mystic; grand matriach of “End-Time Handmaidens & Servants”, the SA branch of which morphed into “Ariel Gate”)

    Gene Edwards (author of The Divine Romance)

  13. Sherry B. says:

    Ramdinthara wrote:

    If you ever make it to heaven, you will be surprised to see many of the people in your list in heaven. Your effort is commendable, but i feel you have rejected some author like Derek Prince without really going through their teaching. I also have found immense Spiritual truth and encouragement through authors like Reinhard Bonnke, Choo Thomas, Rebecca Brown, Richard Foster and a few others.
    It is good and wise to receive spiritual counsel and wisdom from other Spirit-filled Christians without being too paranoid about them. The Holy Spirit always filters out the false from the truth.

    You are correct about one thing- your last sentence. The spirit of antichrist works through all of the people you have listed. They teach and preach the doctrines of demons, which are directly opposed to The Gospel of Jesus Christ. You should be very afraid if these are your “spiritual counselors”. As to Deborah, to make an inference that she is not going to Heaven is a great insult, and shows the spirit that you are coming from, and it is NOT Holy.

  14. Hanelie says:

    Ramdinthara wrote:

    I also have found immense Spiritual truth and encouragement through authors like ….

    I’ve often heard (and made) similar statements about questionable teachers. I have also tried to make sense of it for a while. Then, recently, when a friend told me that she viewed deception as 90% truth, 10% lies, it all made sense. Of course – if it was 100% lies, it would be recognizable as lies and would not be deception any longer, would it? And it is that “90%” which trips people. They hear it; it makes sense, and it might even “build” them spiritually. They either don’t recognize or choose to ignore that one little thing that nags. And, as they become dulled to that one lie, another can creep in in the same way, until all the lies start to build on one another. And before they know it, everything they believe is built on lies. And to topple that, means to topple a constellation of lies, often one by one! This is a very dangerous game. And, one I would rather not get into willingly.

    A quick example. A guy I listened to recently (from a Theology Faculty) spoke about the immense power of moral values, the important of helping your child build a strong self image, having great self worth, and more self, self and self. What is the problem with this? The supposedly innocent focus on self, which undermines exactly what Christianity is about. As a Christian, I must crucify self (the flesh) and find my identity in Christ and my worth in the price He pas for me! If I teach my kids from a young age to practice SELF in this way, I am making it exceedingly difficult for them to crucify self and find their identity in Christ.

    10% false is still false. In fact, 1% lies, is still false.

  15. Hanelie says:

    Oops, above should read … “when a friend told me” … not “when a friend stole me” …

    [Edited by DTW: hahaha, I fixed it]

  16. Redeemed says:

    Sherry B., this is a case of “willful blindness” – we are seeing a lot of this more and more everyday. Man respecting man over the Word of God. Reading books by men (and women) over the final authority, the Bible. Of course the Bible has come under attack with perversions such as The Message.

  17. Wayne says:

    Hi, thank you for posting this list. Do you have a list of books that are ok to read?

    I have been to the Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield, Harv Eker, Brian Tracy and others seminars, bought their books and cds to help build my Real Estate business. No wonder it never worked well. Since that time I have no real Estate business but that’s better then being involved in false teachings. I learned its all witchcraft and sorcery which includes the use of incantations, visualizations, positive thinking and imaging. As of now the only book I read is the bible.

  18. Wayne

    The only book I read is the Bible 🙂 You can read Dr Henry Ironside (but as with EVERYTHING, listen to the Holy Spirit!!!!!!)
    If you want your business to success pray to Jesus Christ and ask Him to help your business succeed (and for the RIGHT reasons, not to become rich, but that you can live comfortably). And ask Jesus forgiveness for reading all those other books that entail witchcraft – break any satanic affliction over you.

  19. Redeemed says:

    Wayne, so many Christians fall into the trap of these “self-help” type books. There are even “Christian” motivational speakers and business gurus who are nothing but wolves disguised as sheep. They toss around Bible verses that fool believers into thinking their methods are biblical.

    One has to be so very careful and prayerful. As Deborah says, Dr. H.A. Ironside who has long gone to his reward is a good source to keep handy while reading the Word. His commentaries and expositional studies of the Word are helpful. But he himself would say that he is but a humble servant and we should test what he says by the Word with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

    The Lord gives the gift of teaching to edify the Church and help us rightly divide the Word. But we need wisdom and discernment. Personally I don’t trust living authors as the Church is in apostasy and so many have compromised the faith. I have been disappointed over and over again. For example, Ironside’s books are rare and one has to make an effort to find them. But I have found them well worth the effort. Not to glorify Ironside in any way as he would absolutely reject that, but I guess he has gained my respect and trust over the years. Clarence Larkin for eschatology is another.

  20. vincent holloway says:

    Is there a Christian TV channel available that preaches the truth, the gospel?

  21. Rebekah says:

    Hi, I didn’t see his name on the list, but I would like to recommend Bill Gotherd. He is the founder of the Institute for Basic Life Principles, otherwise known as IBLP…..

    A very known group among baptist churches, and very cultish in behaviour. One of the most obvious characteristics of this cult is that families involved have extremely large populations, and you must homeschool using their own brand of curriculum…at the time he founded his cult, he was neither a husband nor a father, and people who have worked closely with him, and have left the cult, say he was very controlling in nature, and commanded respect and grace given to him that was not freely expressed to others who were under his leadership. Maybe just google him, and see what else pops up….

  22. Wayne says:

    Thank you for the responses.
    John Chingford has been a blessing to me which is how I came about here. I tripped upon John’s site somehow a few months back, imagine that! John and I have shared some emails. It sure is nice to have well biblical grounded Christian friends to chat with. I accepted Jesus Christ as my savior and filled with the Holy Ghost in Sept. 1994 but seem to still struggle with listening to the Holy Spirit, among other things lol

    Any suggestions on how to listen to the Holy Spirit better?

  23. vincent

    >> Is there a Christian TV channel available that preaches the truth, the gospel?

    nope

  24. Wayne says:

    Vincent > I agree with Deborah and i have watched them all or at least tried, lol.
    I used to think that TCT (total Christian television) was ok but not anymore, too many false preaching going on especially about money, its unreal. Also IMO TCT asks for to many donations with promises behind that, which is a red flag to me.
    I do not like secular tv and its already been proven through many university studies to cause all types of health problems.

    Remember that Satan controls 99% of the entertainment Ind. and Demons/spirits can torment our souls in two powerful ways through smoke like cigerates, pot etc. and television. Also many yrs. ago I was hard core rock n roll guy and partier and smoked all kinds of things. I have done many evil things in the past. Then I accepted Jesus after spending time in jail back in 1994 so I speak from experience too.

    In addition ever wonder why its so much easier to watch tv pastors or listen to cd’s then it is to read the bible?
    Let that soak in… Read your bible (KJV) 1 hr a day is far better than watching 3-4 hrs of message preaching IMHO

  25. Kenneth says:

    Wayne wrote:

    Vincent > I agree with Deborah and i have watched them all or at least tried, lol.
    I used to think that TCT (total Christian television) was ok but not anymore, too many false preaching going on especially about money, its unreal. Also IMO TCT asks for to many donations with promises behind that, which is a red flag to me.
    I do not like secular tv and its already been proven through many university studies to cause all types of health problems.
    Remember that Satan controls 99% of the entertainment Ind. and Demons/spirits can torment our souls in two powerful ways through smoke like cigerates, pot etc. and television. Also many yrs. ago I was hard core rock n roll guy and partier and smoked all kinds of things. I have done many evil things in the past. Then I accepted Jesus after spending time in jail back in 1994 so I speak from experience too.
    In addition ever wonder why its so much easier to watch tv pastors or listen to cd’s then it is to read the bible?
    Let that soak in… Read your bible (KJV) 1 hr a day is far better than watching 3-4 hrs of message preaching IMHO

    Yes, very important to spend time in the Word of God.

    One must always be carefull when shopping for a book to read at a christian shop, When you read someones material make sure that person is living a holy life and confesses Jesus.

    I would like to say that it is dangerous to label some of the people like in this article, because it is sinfull if you are wrong.

    In the bible it is clear that their will be false propets, but you will know them by their fruit. And they will not confess Jesus. Always keep that in mind before we just judge someone.

    Matt 7:15-20

    1John 4:1-6

    2Pet 2:1-3

    2Pet 2:14

    2Pet 2:18

    It is evedent that we will know then by their fruit, not just false profhets but anybody claiming to be a christian.

    Amen

  26. Kenneth

    >> I would like to say that it is dangerous to label some of the people like in this article, because it is sinfull if you are wrong.

    Who are you speaking about?? Mention some names why doncha? Let us see what you really believe…

  27. REdeemed says:

    Kenneth in # 85 you said:

    I would like to say that it is dangerous to label some of the people like in this article, because it is sinfull if you are wrong.

    I don’t understand why you would say such a thing? The people described here have been clearly identified as being dangerous to the people of God. And they are not the only ones. No one is falsely accusing them. The Bible says that we are to “mark” and “avoid” them and alert others.

    It takes courage to do so and is to be commended.

  28. Kenneth says:

    Deborah (Discerning the World) wrote:

    Kenneth
    >> I would like to say that it is dangerous to label some of the people like in this article, because it is sinfull if you are wrong.
    Who are you speaking about?? Mention some names why doncha? Let us see what you really believe…

    Well, I do not know these people, so I will not be able to say.
    Recognise some of the names like Rebecca Brown, Dutch Sheets, Angus.
    Have they shown any bad fruits which I am unaware of.

    However, if someone is homosexual and claims to be a followever of Jesus, then I agree with you, do not read there books or listen to any of there teachings. Can a homosexual become a Christian, yes but then that person must repent and confess his or her sins. Correct me if you think I am wrong but homosexuality is demonic and when you turn to Jesus and as for forgivesness and that curse/demon will be removed. Just read Lev 18 on sexual purity.

    I also believe that evolution is false and will not read anything like that. We are not some monkey that got lucky.

    Anything cultic, new age or any other wierd thing, wil never read, not even for research, I cannot even if I try.

    99% of the time I read my Bible. The New King James Version.

  29. Kenneth

    Rebecca Brown: Rebecca Brown – WARNING! Don’t Bind Yourself in her Books

    Dutch Sheets is part of the New Apostolic Reformation along with a whole HOST of baddies including C Peter Wagner, Lou Engle – Read this article…

    Angus Buchan: See ALL articles on here here – http://www.discerningtheworld.com/category/pastors-teachers-speakers/a/angus-buchan-shalom-ministries/

    Bad Fruit also includes continually following FALSE DOCTRINE Kenneth, not just sin like homosexuality.

  30. Redeemed says:

    Kenneth # 88,

    I would please respectfully ask you to spend some time on this website. You will find plenty of info on the names you mentioned and why they are on this watch list. In fact, it is almost laughable that you would not be aware of their bad fruits.

    But you could be posing an honest question and one must give you the benefit of the doubt. So please check out the info on the various articles on these people. Sexual orientation really has nothing to do with it and if you are basing your assessment on that, you are asking to be deceived.

    So please, do your homework – much research and labor has gone into the wealth of information available here. Make use of it to your edification and protection. Then come back and give us an informed opinion.

    And in reference to your previous post, it is a sin NOT to expose false teachers.

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