‘Off Target’ Review–Agree or Disagree?

Review (from “The Paperback Pursuer”):

I wholeheartedly agree with John Noe, we have in-fact been led astray by the “modern” word of God. It seems that some church leaders/congregants have spun the meaning of scripture to fit their own agendas, changing the context subtly, while others have simply misread or misunderstood what they study.  These misuses of scripture have led people to believe in a whole host of unfounded and destructive ideas – including unnecessary rules and regulations, mistreatment of church-goers (as well as those of other faiths), and even rumors of the apocalypse.  There are a plenitude of liturgical volumes available in today’s society, each with its own translation of God’s word, but the doesn’t mean that all of them hold the same meaning within each verse.  These are some of the reasons that John Noe decided to “expose” eighteen areas/ideas that have resulted in the victimization of modern-day Christianity.  HIs methods are honest, albeit shocking, but his research-laden analysis is well-penned, easy-to-read/understand, and very effective in explaining where some religious houses have begun to crumble.  Our beliefs do indeed have consequences, and he describes how to take control of your belief system.  This is why I think that every Christian (and those of other faiths) should choose a doctrine to study independently in order to make their own conclusions; without thoughts of one’s own, it is easy to get lost in a sea of deception and uncertainty.  Although I thoroughly enjoyed Off Target, I felt that there were a few topics that went a little overboard (no spoilers), and I wasn’t fond of one or two exposés.  Other than that, I was quite please with my reading experience.

Recommended to readers wondering if today’s modern version of Christianity is what is should be.

Rating: On the Run (4/5)

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