A balanced, Christian analysis of conspiracy theories.Were the government actions at Ruby Ridge and Waco "planned executions"? Has the national debt been deliberately increased to give evil international bankers control over the country? Is there a secret organization of top political, economic, military, academic, religious and media leaders whose goal is to control the entire planet?
News of conspiracies has spread broadly by the Internet, radio talk shows and thriving publishing efforts. The theories are confirmed by some of the government's own declassified reports, by prominent leaders who publicly favor global government, and by some interpretations of Bible prophecy and alleged Bible codes that predict such events.
But what is the truth? Is there substantial counterevidence, or does the weight of data confirm the conspiracies? In this book Paul Coughlin summarizes the main ideas conspiracy theorists have about a one-world government as well as the role of the media, end-times teachings and the Jewish community. He uncovers the facts about secret plots and the reasons that so many people believe them to be true.
This objective and comprehensive survey offers clear data and a compelling analysis of the truth about conspiracy theories.
Paul T. Coughlin has been a staff writer for Medford Mail Tribune and editor of Upper Rogue Independent, a weekly newspaper in southern Oregon. He also hosted the Paul Thomas Show on KDOV in Oregon for several years.
"Few things block unbelievers from serious consideration of the gospel more than conspiracy theories. Paul Thomas Coughlin confronts some of the more outrageous ones and vaporizes them. Of course, anyone with any sense must conclude that he is part of a giant conspiracy!" Cal Thomas, syndicated columnist
"Paul Coughlin has spent years reviewing the origins of the hundreds of conspiracy theories in this country and has personally interviewed dozens of men and women at `ground zero,' those who were there during the alleged incident, or those who were the makers of such theories. As an FBI Agent for twenty-five years, including service with the FBI's Behavioral Science or `Silence of the Lambs' Unit, it is clear to me that Paul has one open agendaşthe truth. It is out there, and it is in this book." Clinton R. Van Zandt, the FBI's former Chief Hostage Negotiator and Behavioral Science Unit Supervisor