Dial-the-Truth Ministries
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Dial-the-Truth Ministries is a controversial online website, run by Dr. Terry Watkins, based in Pinson, Alabama, USA. They claim that both mainstream and Christian rock music are tools of Satan. The website archives extensive articles asserting that such popular Christian artists as DC Talk and Jars of Clay are actually under the influence of Satan.[1]
The members of DTTM also believe that Hell is a physical place located in the core of the Earth, saying, "I know what's REALLY in 'the center of this earth'. Jesus Christ told us. Over and over. There is a lake of fire — with millions of people burning, weeping, screaming, wailing, gnashing of teeth'."[2]
DTTM has additionally written on the theory of a link between the number '11' and the September 11th terrorist attacks, alleging that, "This could be the "beginning of the end" of America the great."[3] During this article they went against the "official account" of 9/11 by describing the attacks as a bombing, indicating a possible belief in 911 conspiracy theories. They also believe that, "The Apocrypha is a collection of several pagan writings which the Catholic church accepts as inspired Scripture," and believe the Roman Catholic church to be heretical.
The website is associated with the doctrines of the controversial Independent Fundamental Baptist Church.
[edit] History
Dial-the-Truth Ministries was begun in 1990 as a telephone ministry with "inspirational" recorded messages for the caller. There are currently over 30 Dial-the-Truth ministries in the U.S.[citation needed]
