2. I say it is ‘the secret’s’ responsibility to answer for these things, because you are attributing all things that are good to this. This is more than a nice book and a warm, fuzzy theory. This is about something claiming to do what God does. This is attributing the power and characteristics of God to the nebuluos ‘universe’. If the Secret does claim that the Universe does supply these things for mankind, then the Universe is in charge, and the questions we ask of God must be asked of the Secret.

3. What authority do these people operate under? Is their only authority saying that the recognize the Law of Attraction, which actually can’t be proven or defended? Like I said earlier, it cannot stand up under serious testing. There are too many exceptions. You can say it is common sense that people normally have things work out better if they are positive minded.

4. My authority is the Word of God, which is sufficient for all things to counsel the heart of man. As a Christian, you don’t need to turn to these other things that man has to offer, because the Word of God is sufficient for that. Why would you turn to the Universe to give you what you want, when as a Christian you are a child of God? God has something that is so much more valuable to offer to mankind. Man and woman have a bigger problem than their financial or relational standing with each other. man stands condemned before God, as Ephesians 2 says. Man is guilty before God and will eternally experience separation from God if they do not realize that they can do nothing but throw themselves at the mercy of God.

5. Did you read through my other post and how I held up the teachings of the Secret to the Word of God? Do you disagree with how the Word of God is being used in those situations? You say that the Secret isn’t for everyone, and God isn’t for everyone. I ask you another question: Do you really believe that Jesus Christ is the way the truth and the life and that no man or woman comes to the Father, except through Jesus Christ? Because that’s the biggest issue, and one that everyone must hear. I agree that God isn’t for everyone, because some will reject them, but I don’t think I’m content to say that you can take it or leave it. we must challenge people to realize where they stand before God, and that Jesus Christ is the only way to eternal life. would you agree with that?

First, there is no reason as to why that successful man had to lose his business for the second time and on top of that lose his home. It isn’t The Secret’s responsibility to provide a reasoning as to why things happen. Just as God. We all may go through something in our life and ask..”God, why, why is this happening to me?” God can not come down and explain to us as why we lost our friend in a car accident, why our house was blown away in a hurricane, or why do I have to go through the pain of chemo because I have cancer. The Secret is a guide to life, I think. An inspiration to people when they have no where to turn. I know I continually struggle with my search of God and my relationship with Christ. I know, for me, if I didn’t have The Secret to apply to my life–my faith I misplaced would have been a lot harder to find again.

Second, Law of Attraction. It’s a Law. These people are not the “creators” as you said, but they are teachers of The Secret. Just as fellows Christians we are teachers of Christianity and we represent what Jesus died for. In no way did they create it. They teach and taught this. And just because it is a “law” doesn’t mean it can’t fail. Look at child protection laws. They fail everyday when children are taken away from parents who beat them. They are then placed in Foster Care where they are suppose to be protected and yet they are beaten behind doors. The “Law” failed. Traffic laws, courts law have all failed at least once.

Third, I got to meet James Arther Ray who is a teacher of The Secret and one of my first questions to him was why wasn’t God mentioned in this book? He said I can’t tell people who or what to believe in but I can’t guide them to a better, fulfilled life and if that involved God, more power to you, if it doesn’t more power to you.

People are free to what and who they want to believe in. As a Christian, I respect other peoples beliefs and don’t try and push what I think is right onto someone. I can help guide them if they want it–that’s what The Secret does. It’s only a guide–there is no mention of God. What do do with or without him in your life–there is no indication of them pushes that on who ever wants to know about God. They leave it up to you, your beleifs and goals.

Lastly, I am a Christian and proud of it. I use The Secret in my life because it has helped me. And just like God, The Secret isn’t for everyone. Hope you are having a great weekend!

One of the big problems with The Secret is its claim that it is a ‘law’. A law is something that can be proven without a doubt. Like the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics or the Law of Gravity. This is not a law, because it does not apply all the time. Its common sense to say that people with positive attitudes are normally more successful than those that are constantly pessimistic. But you can’t say its a law. If this were truly a law, then there could be NO failures.

But the biggest thing that I have wrong with The Secret is its claim that the great provider in life is ‘the Universe’. That is such a nebulous, general claim that has no basis. You say that the creators of the Secret (side note: if it is a law, how can they be creators. They could be publicizers, but not creators. Isaac Newton didn’t create gravity, he discovered it) don’t want to discourage people from believing in God, but they have redefined who God is. In this system, God=universe. You’ve defined who God is and the nature of God. and this definition and character completely falls short of who God really is.

The great thing is that God offers us something that is so much more valuable, even when we’re not desiring it. God offers us forgiveness while we are still His enemies. God provides grace while we don’t deserve it because the worst possible thing happened to the best possible person, that is Jesus Christ. And this free gift is something that lasts longer than any house, boat, car, or human relationship. It is an eternal gift that allows you to enjoy Him forever. call me crazy, but that’s more than I could imagine.