Expertise I can provide information on the beliefs and teachings on the Unification Church (Rev. Moon). I also have information on the Society of Krishna Consciousness (Hare Krishna), Worldwide Church of God, channeling, spiritualism), humanism, and the charismatic movement.
Experience I have studied the literature of the Unification Church and have known people in the movement. I have been involved in religious research for about the past twenty years and have a wide collection of information.
Publications THE BAHA'I FAITH: AN HISTORICAL BIBLIOGRAPHY (Garland Publishing, 1985).
CHANNELING: A BIBLIOGRAPHIC EXPLORATION (Garland Publishing, 1992).
REINCARNATION: A BIBLIOGRAPHY (Garland Publishing,1996)
THE CHURCHES OF GOD, SEVENTH DAY: A BIBLIOGRAPHY (Garland Publishing,1987).
CONSULTING SPIRITS: A BIBLIOGRAPHY (Greenwood Press, 1998).
"The Return of Heung Jin Nim," FATE Magazine. An article about spirit messages purportedly from Rev. Moon's deceased son, Heung Jin Nim.
Education/Credentials MATS, McCormick Theological Seminary.
Further study, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
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