Knowledgeable Christians have been pointing out for some time the neo-orthodox and New Age world-view that pervades Madeline L'Engle's books. The Newberry Award Winner's books are found in most public schools and many Christian libraries. She is a frequent lecturer in churches as well.

A recent article in The Birmingham News (31 January 1992), announced her lecture at Independent Presbyterian Church in Birmingham and gave a revealing interview.

L'Engle stated that "she has a broad view of spirituality" and writes her books to raise the questions of "Who am I? What is the point of my existence?"

She quotes neo-orthodox theologian Karl Barth, "I take the Bible too seriously to take it literally." She states "the Bible is true, it's not necessarily factual." L'Engle says she does not believe in a God who will punish, however the Bible says whom God loves, He disciplines. Her view also ignores the holiness and wrath of a just God.

She disdains organized religion but "remains open to a mystic presence by God in people's lives." L'Engle was raised an Episcopalian.

It has been well documented that Madeline L'Engle teaches universalism in her books and denigrates organized Christianity and promotes an occultic world view. She is author in residence, volunteer librarian and sometimes speaker at St. John the Divine Cathedral which is a thorough going New Age Church.

Contact Watchman Fellowship if you would like a detailed analysis of Madeline L'Engle.

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