It is amazing that Douglas Hatten and I come from very different faith traditions; and as a result, we might differ on what is Sacred Scripture. We are definitely one in our regard of the Lord Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord.

I ordered this book from Lulu Self Publishing at Doug's suggestion. It was "a tad expensive" but was worth the price and the shipping because of its honesty, thoroughness, and content.

Where Doug and I would totally agree is that God's revealed truth is not a subjective thing that "comes from a 'me and my God'" viewpoint. That is the sure-fire path to deception. Doug stresses the need for and existence of objective truth and being serious about Scripture: "reading it, learning it, marking it, and inwardly digesting it" under the illumination of the Holy Spirit.

The book is particularly timely in the religious world of today which is so taken with "Cafeteria Christianity" of whatever brand. "I will decide what Scriptures I like and don't like," is today's unspoken mantra. Doug reminds us, by using personal experience and reason, that this is a recipe for spiritual shipwreck.

As one not of the Restoration tradition, I learned some interesting things about the present situation in the former RLDS Church from a Restorationist point-of-view; and, I might add, from a loving, creative, positive perspective. Here is not an angry, disappointed sectarian venting his rage at the "mother-church" for abandoning the faith but a real statement of concern for souls and love for the Lord and the Gospel.

Doug's website is top-quality, a great forum which sticks up for their convictions but is truly loving and concerned about all who are seeking to know Jesus and make Him known.

I thank Doug for challenging me to obtain and read his book. It reflects a lot of wisdom and work and was very much worth the time and money.

Anyone on either side of the former RLDS controversy should read the book and carefully reflect on what it is saying.

My only criticism would be editorial. The next edition should be proof-read carefully for spelling et al.

(The Rev. Canon) Harold L. Trott
Church of Our Saviour, Albuquerque