No More Hacking, Part 4

To guide children towards Christianity, Shawn McCraney emphasizes the importance of approaching them with love, patience, and without condemnation, recognizing that no one is inherently a Christian and that faith must be a personal, voluntary journey. He advises parents to model their own relationship with Jesus, gently engage children with Biblical teachings, and encourage curiosity without coercion, thus creating an inviting atmosphere for them to eventually choose faith for themselves.

The teaching focuses on the essential relationship between individuals and God, emphasizing the importance of trusting in God wholeheartedly, acknowledging Him in all matters, and understanding His qualities of lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness. It underscores the value of seeking to know God through study, prayer, and reflection, rather than relying on personal wisdom, strength, or wealth, following biblical directives from Proverbs, Jeremiah, and the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Shawn discusses how institutional religion is influenced by the concentration of power, wealth, and control, similar to Big Government, Corporate Power, and Major Media as analyzed by Noam Chomsky. He argues that true democracy, characterized by participation of all people, should govern the faith, opposing the hierarchical structures and justifications historically used to maintain control within organized Christianity.

Shawn critiques organized religion and religious institutions for prioritizing their own interests at the expense of individuals, using unauthorized control over New Testament teachings and leveraging fear and guilt to suppress dissent. He draws parallels between these religious practices and economic power structures, suggesting they operate as businesses that strip believers of participatory governance, aligning more with maintaining power than with true spiritual leadership.

Shawn emphasizes the need to prevent democracy from overpowering the wealthy elite, echoing concerns within religious organizations where the interests of the few are protected in the name of faith, thus advocating for transparency and accountability in church operations through a proposed platform, Checkmychurch. He suggests that churches should focus on using their resources to aid their congregants and spread the Good News, inspired by the life of Jesus and His apostles, instead of maintaining excessive institutional structures.

Shawn's teaching reveals personal journeys of faith transformation, where individuals struggled with disillusionment and deception within the LDS Church but found renewed faith and clarity in Christianity through his ministry. The discussions highlight the importance of questioning, healing, and embracing a personal relationship with Jesus, as well as the challenge of overcoming spiritual confusion and finding supportive faith communities.

Shawn McCraney teaches about leaving Mormonism to embrace Christianity, emphasizing the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and the profound simplicity and beauty of genuine Christian faith. His messages also address the real spiritual experiences such as Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) that testify to the hope and love found in Christ, encouraging believers to find assurance and victory in God's plan.