CULTS CRITIQUE by Betty Brueehert
C laim ing six thou sand adherents, the addicts to hallucinogens, in cluding LSD, have organized the “Neo-American Church,” complete with clergymen, leaders called bish ops, primates or “ boo-hoos,” a fear ful church bulletin, bearing the dis gusting name of Divine Toad Sweat, and a catechism. Their underground press publications even include a psy chedelic coloring book. Chief of this particular group is former clinical psychologist for N.Y. schools and prisons, 37-year-old Arthur Kleps, who holds a M.A. from Syracuse. With two other groups, the notorious T i m o t h y Leary’ s drug-addicted “ League of Spiritual Discovery” and yoga-centered William Haines’ Sr. Ram Ashrama, Kleps’ followers are established on the magnificent estate of William Mellon Hitchcock (descen dant of the famous former secy, of the treasury and art patron, Andrew Mellon) at Millbrook, N.Y. A l t h o u g h t h e Neo-American Church has had a number of brushes with the law, it counts upon the fact that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the use of the “ sacred cactus” derivative in the worship of the Southwestern Ind ian “Native American Church” ; Kleps claims that psychedelic substances are “ manifes tations of God’s grace” which lead one into the “mind of Gcd.” He de clares that modern man cannot ex perience the mysticism of the an cients without LSD. Activities advo cated by this psychedelic church in clude attempts on the part of the members drafted into the service to convert their “buddies” to use of hallucinogens as “ sacraments” and use of names of conservative politi cians for return addresses on their wild correspondence. Kleps’ declared ambition is “ to turn on the whole world” whereas God’s Word speaks of being not “ turned on” but “ turned into.” “ The wicked shall be turned into hell” (Psa. 9:17). Christians are appalled, but not surprised, at the rise of these demon-possessed systems, f o r we read in John 4 : 3 : “ This is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already it is in the world.” It is all part and parcel of the preparation for world worship of Satan’s “man of sin” during the tribulation period. Thank God, ere that day of darkness covers the earth, Christ will return for His own!
We hope n o t . . . for he represents hundreds of lonely, desperate little Asian children who stand at the doors of our Compassion Homes each year. Seeing them, we can’t bear to turn them away. Here, our dedicated Christian supervisors lovingly treat the pain and suifering of hunger, exposure and illness. And offer them the bright hope of a happy tomorrow. WILL YOU HELP US CARE FOR THEM? Every day, thanks to thousands of concerned sponsors, 22,000 needy children in 170 Compassion Homes receive food, clothing, shelter and Bible training. But, each day other destitute little ones come to our doors. Only through vour help can Compassion care for them. Won’t you open the door of your heart and say “ I care” ? For only $12.00 a month you can become an American “ mom” or “ dad” , “ big brother” or “ sister” to a love-starved little boy or girl somewhere in Asia!
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#206 Mee Won
#391 Dong Hui
#80 Ae Sook
<325 Kil Chul
As a sponsor you’ll know the thrill and blessing of exchanging letters and pictures with “ your” little boy or girl. Most of all you’ll receive the love of a little one no longer alone in the world.
#82 Joo Ho #318 Mi Ah DID YOU KNOW? COMPASSION... Cares for nearly 22,000 needy children. Maintains 170 Homes (including 11 homes for children of lepers; deaf, dumb, and blind children), supervised by Christian staff and directors. Provides more than 27,000,000 meals each year. Awarded highest recognition by government leaders.
NOW SERVING IN KOREA, INDIA & INDONESIA omttssioi Rev. Everett F. Swanson, Founder
Rev. Henry L. Harvey, Pres. □ Yes, with God’s help, I want to sponsor a child for $12.00 a month. I enclose support for □ first month □ one year. I understand I may discontinue at anvgfrne. ' 'sdMinber?L^P’ lisTieer ^ _________________If this child nas 3 en chosen, please send case history and photo of child you select for me as soon as possible. I prefer □ boy □ girl, approx imately _____years of age. □ Please select a child for me and send particulars at once. □ I cannot sponsor a child now, but want to help by giving $________________enclosed.
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