- Taschenbuch: 318 Seiten
- Verlag: Prometheus Books; Auflage: Revised. (Mai 1989)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0879755350
- ISBN-13: 978-0879755355
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 22,9 x 15,2 x 2,5 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 4.2 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (17 Kundenrezensionen)
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YA Are there people chosen by God to heal bodily ailments through the power of prayer alone? Randi's answer is ``maybe,'' but on the basis of his three-year investigation into faith heal ers, he hasn't found any evidence of it and suggests it may be nothing more than a religious con game. The author, a professional magician, has made it a sideline to expose fraud and miscon ceptions in the realm of the paranormal. Leading evangelists such as Oral Rob erts, Peter Popoff, W. V. Grant, Pat Robertson, and others are all shown to use tactics that are at best misleading, to guide the faithful into believing that they have been supernaturally cured by prayer alone. At worst, some of these men are shown to be cynical frauds preying on the desperation of the seri ously ill. The book is not tightly writ ten, but it can be read for enlighten ment. Karl Penny, Houston Pub . Lib .
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine andere Ausgabe: Gebundene Ausgabe .
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine andere Ausgabe: Gebundene Ausgabe .
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Looks at the history of faith healers, describes tricks used to convince people of their paranormal abilities, and explains how many leading television evangelists victimize their believers.
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It is almost impossible to read this book and not be outraged by the callous and reprehensible behavior of the so-called "faith healers." Not only does Randi reveal the methods and tricks used by these charlatans, but he provides example after example, including actual documents, to back up his findings. He demonstrates just how disgracefully these individuals use every underhanded trick they can come up with to wring money out of people who honestly believe that their hard-earned dollars are going to support a good cause; they believe they are doing the right thing, when in actuality their donations are used to purchase sports cars, clothes, and new homes for these supposed "men of God."
It is unfathomable how someone like the previous reviewer can accuse Randi of being jealous of the money earned by the "faith healers." Randi is unfailingly respectful of those whom he sees as honestly pursuing their convictions, even though he feels they are misguided; for example, he bears no ill will towards Earnest Angley, one of the most famous faith healers of all, because he feels that Angley is sincere. But as for the charlatans and deceivers who prey upon the weak, Randi spares none of his wrath, and rightfully so. Why shouldn't he take off the kid gloves when dealing with people so vile that they would exploit the honest religious faith of good people for their own monetary gain?
Does the previous reviewer feel that it is legitimate for a minister to mail out packages of kool aid, call it the "blood of Christ," and ask for donations in excess of $100 from simple, hard-working people? Is it legitimate for them to concoct one so-called "crisis" after another in their ministry, in order to solicit funds which will go not towards any good cause, but rather, to support the extravagant lifestyle of the "minister?"
This book has nothing to do with "the power of faith;" it is about dishonesty and criminal behavior being perpetrated by frauds. And in spite of what the reviewer below has to say, Randi shows very clearly, with exhaustive examples, that such faith healing does NOT work.
Thanks again, Randi, for having the courage to stand up to evil.
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This book is an absolutely devastating indictment of the "faith-healer" profession. A must-read for anyone interested in this topic.
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Mr. Randi has done an excellent job of pulling the cloak off the charlatans and professional liars in this book. He gives examples and proof, using the "faith healers" own words; what better way to do it. Let their own words and actions trap themselves. I strongly suggest that even Christian believers should read this book, and stop giving money (if they have been so foolish to have done so) to these mountebanks . If the book has a shortcoming, it is somewhat dated. Since these religious con artists are constantly popping up, as they find an easy way to wealth, many of the newer ones are not mentioned in the book, primarily the "anointed one"...Some of the others, however, are still around...Buy this book and read it. Mr. Randi speaks the truth about those that don't speak the truth.
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Randi finds fraud, but makes blanket decision
Randi, and a team of debunkers (including a Christian) research a few obvious frauds. He catches one himself, and discusses a few others (historical and modern) that most skeptics... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 23. April 2000 von Roger
How much money did the author make?
How much money does an magician make? How much was made off of this book? Everyone has a right to make a living. No one is charging tickets at the door
Am 22. April 2000 veröffentlicht
What is the point of this book?
What is the point of this book exactly? No one, not even the most zealous paranormalist, denies that there are charlatons and scam artists out there who are trying to cheat people... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 4. April 2000 von Winston Wu
More Flim-Flam from Positivist Huckster
The healing power of faith is an old topic. Until fairly recently it was often referred to as 'the placebo effect', but as M.D. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 5. Januar 2000 von rampageous_cuss
thank you James Randi
time to stop putting your faith in "faith healers" and start putting your faith in physicians and God! What Mr.Randi exposes will really sicken you!! Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 29. Oktober 1999 veröffentlicht
Brilliant and indispenable.
Randi brilliantly exposes the chalatans and quacks of the faith healing business. It's scary how people time and again are the gullible prey of these faith healers. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 20. Juli 1999 von Ragnar Brsheim
Unfortunately necessary; Fortunately entertaining
A sad but needed expose of those who sin in the name of other people's God for other people's money. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 3. Juni 1999 von Jonathan Bryce (mojo@paradise.net.nz)
Keep your eye on your wallets.
Ever wondered how the "Faith Healers" of EVERY description run their con games. They are finally and incontrovertably exposed as the money grubbing frauds they are in... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 6. Juni 1998 von NightG1@aol.com
James Randi for head of the CIA!!!!!
That's right! Finally, an expert unmasks the truth about those so called "Faith Healers" in the Phillipines! About time! I mean, who needs personal verification? Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 12. März 1998 von housecat@wenet.net
masterful research
Randi does an excellent job of exposing these frauds who prey on the sick and despairing all for the sake of the almighty buck. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 2. März 1998 veröffentlicht
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