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The following list comprises issues which we feel are valid concerns. This is not an inclusive list but we have tried to list everything that we are aware of. If there is anything that you feel should be dealt with on this page or information that will bring greater accuracy or clarity to this information, please [[Contact information|contact us]]. | The following list comprises issues which we feel are valid concerns. This is not an inclusive list but we have tried to list everything that we are aware of. If there is anything that you feel should be dealt with on this page or information that will bring greater accuracy or clarity to this information, please [[Contact information|contact us]]. | ||
=Why Are These Controversies Showing Up Now?= | ==Why Are These Controversies Showing Up Now?== | ||
There are a number of factors that have allowed research to be carried out now that was incredibly difficult only a few years ago. These include things such as: | There are a number of factors that have allowed research to be carried out now that was incredibly difficult only a few years ago. These include things such as: | ||
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#the perspective of time - we can see the fruits of the Message movement over time. | #the perspective of time - we can see the fruits of the Message movement over time. | ||
=External Controversies= | ==External Controversies== | ||
==The Hagin Prophecy== | ===The Hagin Prophecy=== | ||
Did Kenneth Hagin and Anna Schrader predict William Branham’s death in 1964? This question is addressed in the article on the [[Hagin Prophecy]]. | Did Kenneth Hagin and Anna Schrader predict William Branham’s death in 1964? This question is addressed in the article on the [[Hagin Prophecy]]. | ||
=Controversies Relating Directly to William Branham= | ==Controversies Relating Directly to William Branham== | ||
==Visions that were Unfulfilled, Incorrect or Changed Over Time== | ===Visions that were Unfulfilled, Incorrect or Changed Over Time=== | ||
*[[Proof of the Prophetic]] | *[[Proof of the Prophetic]] | ||
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[[Cognitive Dissonance|Cognitive dissonance]] is a condition in followers of William Branham. This psychological condition shows itself in a number of manifestations, including the develoopment of the [[The Returned Ministry Sect]] as a means of dealing with unfulfilled prophecies and visions.. | [[Cognitive Dissonance|Cognitive dissonance]] is a condition in followers of William Branham. This psychological condition shows itself in a number of manifestations, including the develoopment of the [[The Returned Ministry Sect]] as a means of dealing with unfulfilled prophecies and visions.. | ||
==The Credibility of William Branham== | ===The Credibility of William Branham=== | ||
Are the stories that William Branham told true and factual? Do they hold up under scrutiny? Is he believable? | Are the stories that William Branham told true and factual? Do they hold up under scrutiny? Is he believable? | ||
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*[[The Rock Where Moses Stood|God moved the rock that Moses stood on to the Arizona desert in 1964]] | *[[The Rock Where Moses Stood|God moved the rock that Moses stood on to the Arizona desert in 1964]] | ||
=Doctrinal Controversies/Questions= | ==Doctrinal Controversies/Questions== | ||
Doctrinal issues directly relating to William Branham's teachings are detailed on our page - [[Doctrines]] | Doctrinal issues directly relating to William Branham's teachings are detailed on our page - [[Doctrines]] | ||
=Controversies Relating to Followers of the Message= | ==Controversies Relating to Followers of the Message== | ||
==The Doctrine of Progressive Revelation== | ===The Doctrine of Progressive Revelation=== | ||
What is the doctrine of [[Progressive Revelation]]? Is it supportable from scripture? | What is the doctrine of [[Progressive Revelation]]? Is it supportable from scripture? | ||
==The Credibility of Message Ministers== | ===The Credibility of Message Ministers=== | ||
A number of message ministers have been plagued by scandal. Here is a [[Edward Byskal|message minister that is know for embellishing stories to the point where they are no longer true]]. Sound familiar? | A number of message ministers have been plagued by scandal. Here is a [[Edward Byskal|message minister that is know for embellishing stories to the point where they are no longer true]]. Sound familiar? | ||
==Sects within the Message== | ===Sects within the Message=== | ||
The followers of the message of William Branham are not a united group. There are varying interpretations which have formed into sub-sects or denominations within the message. These subgroups have little or nothing to do with anyone in other message subgroups. Some of these sects would be considered Christian in a broad sense while others can only be considered cultic and Christian in name only as their beliefs have significantly departed from those of the Bible in critical areas. | The followers of the message of William Branham are not a united group. There are varying interpretations which have formed into sub-sects or denominations within the message. These subgroups have little or nothing to do with anyone in other message subgroups. Some of these sects would be considered Christian in a broad sense while others can only be considered cultic and Christian in name only as their beliefs have significantly departed from those of the Bible in critical areas. | ||