D'Souza and Wommack

[NorrinRadd]

While I've not seen actual evidence to support the Heresy Hunters' claims that Andrew is "apostate" or a "heretic," I would not be inclined to recommend his ministry.

Accordingly, I'm not thrilled with Dinesh giving the keynote speech at an event sponsored by his ministry.

[Esther]

More and more I am learning that not any one man, ministry or denomination interprets the Bible perfectly. Heresy Hunters' included!

There are many gifted preachers and teachers of the gospel, from the Baptists to the Pentecostals. From Dr Charles Stanley who has recently died, to Andrew Wommack whose teaching on spirit, soul and body has been invaluable in my understanding of the new creation we become when we are born again.

Just because I do not believe in the pre-tribulation rapture for example, does not take away anything from Dr David Jeremiah (who teaches about a pre-tribulation rapture) who is a firm favourite and a very dear and wonderful pastor.

[KingsGambit]

There rarely should be any compelling reason for an evangelist to feature someone whose calling is as a political pundit without much regard for religion. There may be some edge cases (Dr. Michael Brown operates in both worlds), but D'Souza isn't one of them.

[NorrinRadd]

There rarely should be any compelling reason for an evangelist to feature someone whose calling is as a political pundit without much regard for religion. There may be some edge cases (Dr. Michael Brown operates in both worlds), but D'Souza isn't one of them.

Actually he is. His Facebook and Rumble postings feature at least as much religious content as political. This came as a surprise to me at first, but after "following" him for a few years, I'm quite accustomed to it.

[Thoughtful Monk]

As I have been thinking about this, I'm not sure there should be such a group as Heresy Hunters. Pastors and teachers should be on watch for heresy and call it out when it occurs. I just don't see this as a mission that anyone or group should have. To me, it seems to easy to descend into legalism, Phariseeism, or just be found opposing God.

[rogue06]

As I have been thinking about this, I'm not sure there should be such a group as Heresy Hunters. Pastors and teachers should be on watch for heresy and call it out when it occurs. I just don't see this as a mission that anyone or group should have. To me, it seems to easy to descend into legalism, Phariseeism, or just be found opposing God.

Now that you mention it, the name does have an "Inquisitionesque" vibe to it.

[One Bad Pig]

While I've not seen actual evidence to support the Heresy Hunters' claims that Andrew is "apostate" or a "heretic," I would not be inclined to recommend his ministry.

What are the claims? "Apostate" seems wholly improper given a quick glance at the link you provided. A quick google of "heresy hunters" reveals that negative opinions of them prevail.

Why wouldn't you recommend his ministry?

[NorrinRadd]

What are the claims? "Apostate" seems wholly improper given a quick glance at the link you provided. A quick google of "heresy hunters" reveals that negative opinions of them prevail.

Why wouldn't you recommend his ministry?

He's a Word-Faith guy. I don't automatically consider such people heretics or apostate, but I consider much of their teaching aberrant and unhealthy.

[NorrinRadd]

Now that you mention it, the name does have an "Inquisitionesque" vibe to it.

None of them choose that term for themselves. I used to avoid it, but it has recently become apparent to me that way more people than I'd ever expected have ministries primarily if not exclusively devoted to pointing out "errors," and too often characterizing them as heretical.

[One Bad Pig]

He's a Word-Faith guy. I don't automatically consider such people heretics or apostate, but I consider much of their teaching aberrant and unhealthy.

Agreed.

[rogue06]

None of them choose that term for themselves. I used to avoid it, but it has recently become apparent to me that way more people than I'd ever expected have ministries primarily if not exclusively devoted to pointing out "errors," and too often characterizing them as heretical.

When they start talking about how Christians are "little gods" I think they clearly cross over.

[Thoughtful Monk]

None of them choose that term for themselves. I used to avoid it, but it has recently become apparent to me that way more people than I'd ever expected have ministries primarily if not exclusively devoted to pointing out "errors," and too often characterizing them as heretical.

I agree. With live in the age of the critic. For me, a heretic need to subscribe to one of the historical heresies like Adoptionism, Arianism, Manicheanism, etc. Under this standard, I would put Word-Faith in the errant teaching category. Too many times, I see a non-essential of belief pushed up to be an essential and then those who disagree with that interpretation are declared heretic.