People don’t set out to build their faith upon myths and spiritual urban legends. But somehow such falsehoods keep showing up in the way that...
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Apr 25, 2009
Clockstein
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10 Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe by Larry Osborne is going to shake up more than a few readers faith! There are many beliefs that are consistent across denominations, but as Osborne points out, not all of these are Scriptural, and some are actually likely to damage believers' faith. He calls them spiritual urban legends like: God brings good luck, all things happen for a reason, and my personal favorite being raised in a godly home guarantees good children. Despite what other writers will
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Jun 30, 2009
Brent
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I’m a ‘Larry Fan’. Here are the 10 spiritual urban legends:
1. Faith can fix anything.
2. Forgiving means forgetting.
3. A godly home guarantees godly kids.
4. God has a blueprint for my life.
5. Christians shouldn’t judge.
6. Everything happens for a reason.
7. Let your conscience be your guide.
8. God brings good luck.
9. A valley means a wrong turn.
10. Dead people go to a better place.
1. Faith can fix anything.
2. Forgiving means forgetting.
3. A godly home guarantees godly kids.
4. God has a blueprint for my life.
5. Christians shouldn’t judge.
6. Everything happens for a reason.
7. Let your conscience be your guide.
8. God brings good luck.
9. A valley means a wrong turn.
10. Dead people go to a better place.
Nov 18, 2010
Ed
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I do not have a problem with the message of this book. I agree with each and every point the author makes - in fact the topics discussed should be presented to every new believer. However, this book is about seventy-five percent longer than it needed to be to say what it needed to say. The content would have been better served if it were cut down to the essentials and placed on the internet as a ten-part blog post.
May 25, 2010
Heather
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I REALLY liked this book and would recommend it to pretty much everyone I know, especially the "church" in general. It was really interesting the way he looked specifically at some common scripture, and the common misinterpretation we have (and how that plays into how we view God). It tackled a lot of big questions with basic common sense and a fresh view on what the Bible really says, and what it doesn't. On the other hand, it seemed like a few of his supporting arguments were a bit w
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Jun 27, 2009
Sue
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Another amazingly practical down-to-earth book from Osborne. It would be great to use in a small group setting (discussion questions included in the back of the book), or pick and choose chapters for people who are dealing with specific issues.
Dec 31, 2011
Jason
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Absolutely worth the read. I like 8 of his myths. I don't have complete buy in with his myths Everything happens for a reason and God has a blueprint for my life.
Apr 03, 2010
Sally
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Great book, especially if you were raised in the church and experienced some of the things he talks about in each of the chapters.
Jun 18, 2011
Anton
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If I were to choose 10 books I would recommend every person to read, "10 dumb things" would be one of them!!! I did not realize to what extent certain things (sadly) became an unquestionable "way by which things work" in our cultures (meaning, at least, Russian and American). I'm so glad that Larry Osborne brought those "unquestionable" things to the attention of all who read this book. And it's very easy to follow, it's written in a very clear form and easy languag
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Jul 30, 2011
Karen
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Every Christian should read it. Very practical handbook to stay on the right path with God
Jun 29, 2009
Debi
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Pretty good book about the spiritual myths and urban legends that are often common beliefs among Christians. A reminder to learn what the Bible really says instead of just believing what we've always been told or what is commonly accepted among believers.
Aug 28, 2010
Lisa
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A wonderful, quick read. It really challenged me to look at scripture and Christian "beliefs" more closely.
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