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The God Makers is a film produced by Jeremiah Films in 1982, co-authored by Ed Decker and Dave Hunt. It presents a critical perspective on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), portraying it as a corporation that negatively impacts families and has alleged ties to occult practices. The film features a narrative that includes a fictional meeting between Decker and Dick Baer with actors portraying attorneys, discussing a potential class action lawsuit against the church.
The film includes interviews with various individuals, including Dr. Harold Goodman, a former Latter-day Saint bishop and BYU professor, who discusses the church's family-centered values and the significance of temple attendance. The film asserts that temple ceremonies are secretive and exclusive, with the narrator claiming that members believe they can become gods in the afterlife, ruling over their own planets. This controversial portrayal has sparked debates regarding its accuracy and the church's teachings since its release.
Why Watch
- •See Ed Decker's claims about the LDS Church's practices.
- •Find out why 4,000 people attended the premiere screening.
- •Meet Dr. Harold Goodman discussing temple significance.
Did You Know
•The film was first shown to 4,000 evangelical Christians on December 31, 1982.
•The film was produced by Jeremiah Films and released in 1982.
•The book version of The God Makers was published in 1984, two years after the film.
•Dr. Harold Goodman, featured in the film, was a former Latter-day Saint bishop.
Perfect For
Critics of organized religionLDS Church membersEvangelical Christians