The Cults Ron Williams University of Life Ridgecrest Baptist Church © 2007 Ron Williams Nation of Islam

Official Official name:The Nation of Islam (NOI) Leader: Leader: Louis Farrakhan Headquarters: Headquarters: Chicago Start: Start: 1978 with the teachings of W. Fard Current Current membership is estimated to be to The recent “million man march” drew several thousand men

Nation of Islam Almost Almost entirely African-American in the U.S. They often focus against the Caucasian race and anti-Semitic Anti-Christian Anti-Christian Distinctive Distinctive in dress (head coverings for women and community- oriented). Some NOI members wear the traditional white cotton gown- like dress (men and women)

NOI-Background NOI NOI was created by Wallace Fard (Wallace Fard Muhammad) who claimed to come from the Islamic city of Mecca. He He established a mosque in Detroit in preached against the “slave- master’s religion”, that is Christianity

NOI-Background Fard Fard mysteriously disappeared in 1934 and was succeeded by Elijah Muhammad (Elijah Poole). Malcolm Malcolm Little became the NOI spokesperson for Elijah Muhammad and changed his name to Malcolm X. X fell out of favor due to inappropriate remarks related to President Kennedy’s assassination and accusing Muhammad of reported sexual misconduct

NOI-Background Malcom Malcom X began the Muslim Mosque in 1964 but was himself assasinated. Warith Warith Muhammad became the leader of the NOI after his father Elijah Muhammad died in He began teaching that Fard was not Allah. He taught conventional Muslim beliefs and changed its name to the World Community of Islam and later American Muslim Mission. It eventually disbanded.

NOI-Farrakhan Louis Louis Farrakhan was originally an entertainer but joined the NOI. He left the NOI in 1978 because of doctrinal issues. He He formed a splinter group under the NOI banner and reestablished the teachings of Elijah Muhammad and also restarted the movement’s security force (Fruit of Islam)

Chief Outlets Local mosques Local mosques Speeches by Farrakhan Speeches by Farrakhan the newspaper, the Muslim Program the newspaper, the Muslim Program Message to the Blackman in America Message to the Blackman in America

The Skinny... Their teacings are not compatible with Christiantity as well as traditional Islam. Their teacings are not compatible with Christiantity as well as traditional Islam. God is a man (Fard was Allah in physical form) God is a man (Fard was Allah in physical form) Fard was the Messiah for Christians and the Mahdi of the Muslims Fard was the Messiah for Christians and the Mahdi of the Muslims Blacks are gods and whites are demons Blacks are gods and whites are demons Christianity is the devil’s religion Christianity is the devil’s religion Bible is corrupted Bible is corrupted A giant spaceship follows Farrakhan where ever he goes A giant spaceship follows Farrakhan where ever he goes

Scripture Authority Claims the Bible holds some value and that Christ was actually a Muslim. They claim the Bible was corrupted. They deny most of its teaching. Claims the Bible holds some value and that Christ was actually a Muslim. They claim the Bible was corrupted. They deny most of its teaching. They stated the torah was Holy until the Jews and Christians tampered with it. They stated the torah was Holy until the Jews and Christians tampered with it. Elijah Muhammad’s “Message to the Blackman in America” is the primary document for instruction. Elijah Muhammad’s “Message to the Blackman in America” is the primary document for instruction.

Scripture Authority They also teach that the Koran was tampered with and therefore it is not authoritative. They also teach that the Koran was tampered with and therefore it is not authoritative. Our response: The Bible is the infallable word of God and it has been proven over and over as trustworthy. Our response: The Bible is the infallable word of God and it has been proven over and over as trustworthy.

Who is God? NOI claims God is a man, “God is a man and we just cannot make Him other than man”- MTTB, page 6 NOI claims God is a man, “God is a man and we just cannot make Him other than man”- MTTB, page 6 Fard was Allah in physical form- MTTB-page 17 Fard was Allah in physical form- MTTB-page 17 The NOI continue to teach that Fard is Allah- who has been missing since the 1930s. The NOI continue to teach that Fard is Allah- who has been missing since the 1930s. The NOI believe that Christians worship an “invisible spook somewhere in space”. MTTB page 5 The NOI believe that Christians worship an “invisible spook somewhere in space”. MTTB page 5 Our response: God is spirit. Jesus was coequal with the Father and the Spirit. God had no creation, he has always existed and is responsible for all creation. Our response: God is spirit. Jesus was coequal with the Father and the Spirit. God had no creation, he has always existed and is responsible for all creation.

Who was Jesus? Jesus is the false belief of the Christians. He was a prophet who was pointing to Elijah Muhammad. Jesus was not the God-man, not the Messiah, not the means of our salvation Jesus is the false belief of the Christians. He was a prophet who was pointing to Elijah Muhammad. Jesus was not the God-man, not the Messiah, not the means of our salvation Our response: Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega, the Prince of Peace, Wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace, Heavenly Father, Wonderful Counselor, the Living Word. He was, is, and is to come. No other historical figure has died and been resurrected to eternal life. He has proven himself to be true. Our response: Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega, the Prince of Peace, Wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace, Heavenly Father, Wonderful Counselor, the Living Word. He was, is, and is to come. No other historical figure has died and been resurrected to eternal life. He has proven himself to be true.

Who is the Holy Spirit? The deity of the Holy Spirit is denied. The deity of the Holy Spirit is denied.

How are we saved? Strict adherence to the NOI beliefs. Strict adherence to the NOI beliefs.

Who is Man? Blacks are gods, whites are demons Blacks are gods, whites are demons Blacks are of the same race as God Blacks are of the same race as God The Black race was self-created. Black scientists created white man. MTTB-page 42 The Black race was self-created. Black scientists created white man. MTTB-page 42 A black scientist created the moon. 66 trillion years ago he attempted to blow up the earth, in doing so he split off the moon A black scientist created the moon. 66 trillion years ago he attempted to blow up the earth, in doing so he split off the moon Whites were created by Yakub about 6000 years ago. MTTB- page 51. The Bible clearly teaches that the white race is a race of devils (page 23) and was created to mislead Blacks Whites were created by Yakub about 6000 years ago. MTTB- page 51. The Bible clearly teaches that the white race is a race of devils (page 23) and was created to mislead Blacks White race is only 6000 years old- bad scientist’s idea White race is only 6000 years old- bad scientist’s idea

Who is Man? Our response: All of mankind have been created by God. All men were created in God’s image. Our response: All of mankind have been created by God. All men were created in God’s image. God wants all men to love one another- not to separate themselves based on skin color or any other factor God wants all men to love one another- not to separate themselves based on skin color or any other factor God created all things through his son Jesus Christ God created all things through his son Jesus Christ

The Resurrection The NOI denies the phyiscal resurrection of the dead. Their doctrinal statement says, “We believe in the resurrection of the dead--not in physical resurrection-- but in mental resurrection, therefore they will be resurrected first” Final call- 7/16/96. The NOI denies the phyiscal resurrection of the dead. Their doctrinal statement says, “We believe in the resurrection of the dead--not in physical resurrection-- but in mental resurrection, therefore they will be resurrected first” Final call- 7/16/96. Even so, they apparently believe that Elijah Muhammad is still alive. The newspaper always carries his picture and states, “He lives” Even so, they apparently believe that Elijah Muhammad is still alive. The newspaper always carries his picture and states, “He lives” Our response:The Bible teaches physical resurrection of the dead. There is a heaven and a hell. Our response:The Bible teaches physical resurrection of the dead. There is a heaven and a hell.

Last Days The NOI believes that a giant spacecraft- the Mother Plane- will carry out Allah’s judgement. Black scientists will use the same bombs that tried to explode the earth to destroy the white race- Final Call-7/16/96. The NOI believes that a giant spacecraft- the Mother Plane- will carry out Allah’s judgement. Black scientists will use the same bombs that tried to explode the earth to destroy the white race- Final Call-7/16/96. Judgement will fall on Christianity and the white race Judgement will fall on Christianity and the white race Christ was not a Christian but a muslim- MTTB page 22. Christ was not a Christian but a muslim- MTTB page 22. Louis Farrakhan claims to have been aboard the spacecraft in a vision and met with Elijah Muhammad. He also claims the craft follows him when he travels Louis Farrakhan claims to have been aboard the spacecraft in a vision and met with Elijah Muhammad. He also claims the craft follows him when he travels

Last Days Our response: God is not a spaceship. Christ will return following the rapture. There will be Armageddon following a time of great tribulation Our response: God is not a spaceship. Christ will return following the rapture. There will be Armageddon following a time of great tribulation Believers will be rewarded for their lives at the judgement seat of Christ Believers will be rewarded for their lives at the judgement seat of Christ Unbelievers will suffer physical and then eternal death following judgement Unbelievers will suffer physical and then eternal death following judgement God will reign with his children in a new heaven and new earth God will reign with his children in a new heaven and new earth Sin will be no more, death will be destroyed Sin will be no more, death will be destroyed

Quotes from MTTB As we near the exhaustion of the Wisdom of this world which has not been able to shed enough light on our path in sear for that Supreme Wisdom to keep us from stumbling and falling, we now seek the wisdom of Allah, the Best Knower and Guide in the Person of Master Fard Muhammad (to Whom be praised forever). The reader will find that light in this book. E. Muhammad-Preface As we near the exhaustion of the Wisdom of this world which has not been able to shed enough light on our path in sear for that Supreme Wisdom to keep us from stumbling and falling, we now seek the wisdom of Allah, the Best Knower and Guide in the Person of Master Fard Muhammad (to Whom be praised forever). The reader will find that light in this book. E. Muhammad-Preface

Quotes from MTTB The truth he teaches is too unpleasant to hear The truth he teaches is too unpleasant to hear He stirs up the masses of Negroes He stirs up the masses of Negroes Stopping his teaching would result in race riots Stopping his teaching would result in race riots He is independent and receives no white financial resources He is independent and receives no white financial resources He teaches race solidarity He teaches race solidarity He sees what others cannot see He sees what others cannot see He stops on too many toes He stops on too many toes He teaches Negroes to love one another He teaches Negroes to love one another He gives the Negroe leadership He gives the Negroe leadership He opens schools of his own to prepare young Negroes He opens schools of his own to prepare young Negroes He lifts up Negro women He lifts up Negro women He redeems the wino, prostitute, hoodlum and thief- MTTB page xvii-xvix He redeems the wino, prostitute, hoodlum and thief- MTTB page xvii-xvix

Quotes from MTTB Christians refer to God as a Mystery and a Spirit and divide Him into thirds…one part Father, another part Son, and third part they call Holy Ghost- which makes the three, one. This is contrary to both nature and mathematics.- page 1 Christians refer to God as a Mystery and a Spirit and divide Him into thirds…one part Father, another part Son, and third part they call Holy Ghost- which makes the three, one. This is contrary to both nature and mathematics.- page 1 The origin of such teachings is… from the devils. Page 2 The origin of such teachings is… from the devils. Page 2 The so-called Negroes, “ lost-found members of the Asiatic nation”, page 4 The so-called Negroes, “ lost-found members of the Asiatic nation”, page 4 If Habakkuk saw God come or coming from the sons of Esau, then God must be a man and not a spook, page 7 If Habakkuk saw God come or coming from the sons of Esau, then God must be a man and not a spook, page 7 The American so called Negroes are gravely decieved by their slave-masters’ teaching of God and the true religion of God., page 8 The American so called Negroes are gravely decieved by their slave-masters’ teaching of God and the true religion of God., page 8 You must forget about ever seeing the return of Jesus. It is the same as for looking for the return of Abraham, Moses, and Muhammad, page 10 You must forget about ever seeing the return of Jesus. It is the same as for looking for the return of Abraham, Moses, and Muhammad, page 10

Quotes from MTTB He pointed out a destructive-dreadful looking plane that is made like a wheel in the sky today...it is a humanly built plant. It is up there and can be seen twice a week; it is no secret. Ezekiel saw it a long time ago and was built for the purpose of destroying the present wold, page He pointed out a destructive-dreadful looking plane that is made like a wheel in the sky today...it is a humanly built plant. It is up there and can be seen twice a week; it is no secret. Ezekiel saw it a long time ago and was built for the purpose of destroying the present wold, page Surely, if the Father of two peoples, black and white, were the same, the two would love each other because they are of the same flesh and blood, page 24. Surely, if the Father of two peoples, black and white, were the same, the two would love each other because they are of the same flesh and blood, page 24. They must get away from the old slave teaching that Jesus.. Is still still alive somewhere waiting and listening to their prayers, page 26 They must get away from the old slave teaching that Jesus.. Is still still alive somewhere waiting and listening to their prayers, page 26 Islam teaches an eternal heaven for the righteous, for hell is not eternal. These (heaven and hell) are not necessary places but conditions. Page 76. Islam teaches an eternal heaven for the righteous, for hell is not eternal. These (heaven and hell) are not necessary places but conditions. Page 76.

Quotes from MTTB The Bible does not claim God to be its author. Where do we find in the Bible that it was given to Moses by Jehovah under such name as Bible or the BooK? Page 86. The Bible does not claim God to be its author. Where do we find in the Bible that it was given to Moses by Jehovah under such name as Bible or the BooK? Page 86. The Bible is like a rattlesnake in the hands of my people, for they do not understand it. Page 87 The Bible is like a rattlesnake in the hands of my people, for they do not understand it. Page 87 The Bible is not all holy, nor is it all the word of God! Page 89 The Bible is not all holy, nor is it all the word of God! Page 89 If the present Bible is the direct Word of God, why isn’t God speaking rather than His prophet Moses. What a poison book- page 95 If the present Bible is the direct Word of God, why isn’t God speaking rather than His prophet Moses. What a poison book- page 95 The white race are the people described as “beast” in the Revelation of the Bible. -page 125 The white race are the people described as “beast” in the Revelation of the Bible. -page 125 No already physically dead person will be in the hereafter; that is slavery belief. The life hereafter is only a continuation of the present life. You will be flesh and blood.-age 304. No already physically dead person will be in the hereafter; that is slavery belief. The life hereafter is only a continuation of the present life. You will be flesh and blood.-age 304.

Practices Ritual cleaning before prayer Ritual cleaning before prayer Obligatory prayer- 5 times per day Obligatory prayer- 5 times per day Abstinence from alcohol, gambling, other issues Abstinence from alcohol, gambling, other issues Promote education and self-reliance Promote education and self-reliance Promote community Promote community Promote womanhood Promote womanhood Do not recognize the American flag-seen as a sign of Christianity Do not recognize the American flag-seen as a sign of Christianity

What makes it attractive? Sense of community Sense of community us versus them mentality us versus them mentality promotes clean living promotes clean living teaches blacks are god, whites are devils, causes racial tension. teaches blacks are god, whites are devils, causes racial tension.

Witnessing to NOI Have a clear understanding of what members of the NOI believe Have a clear understanding of what members of the NOI believe Have a good understanding of what the Bible teaches about creation, who God is, God’s plan for mankind, and why the Bible is true Have a good understanding of what the Bible teaches about creation, who God is, God’s plan for mankind, and why the Bible is true Ask why they joined the NOI- listen for the reasons. It may be for social or racial reasons Ask why they joined the NOI- listen for the reasons. It may be for social or racial reasons The NOI are taught to distrust all whites and all Christians. It would be easier for an African- American Christian to communicate with a NOI member The NOI are taught to distrust all whites and all Christians. It would be easier for an African- American Christian to communicate with a NOI member

Witnessing to the NOI Define all terms, remember they have a far different idea about who God is than you. Define all terms, remember they have a far different idea about who God is than you. Tell them about Jesus. Most will have heard about Him but would not know who He really is. Tell them about Jesus. Most will have heard about Him but would not know who He really is. They are taught to distrust all Christians, you may have to repeatedly witness to them to get a breakthrough. They are taught to distrust all Christians, you may have to repeatedly witness to them to get a breakthrough.