FORMER POACHER USES THE BIBLE TO SHOOT DOWN FAULTY HUNTING ARGUMENTS.

In SELF-INFLICTED HUNTING ARGUMENTS: Biblical Responses to A Loaded Issue, Dr. Tom C. Rakow, previously a poacher, but now a pastor and founder of a national, interdenominational ministry to the hunting world takes direct aim at popular arguments wielded by hunters and animal rights activists alike. A book that challenges faulty reasoning championed by those standing on both sides of this hot issue.

Ever wondered what the Bible REALLY has to say about hunting? Whether you are a hunter, animal rights activists, or one of the millions currently caught in the crossfire of this controversial issue-an insightful new book written by a former poacher is bound to capture your attention!

In SELF-INFLICTED HUNTING ARGUMENTS: Biblical Responses to A Loaded Issue, Dr. Tom C. Rakow, previously a poacher, but now a pastor and founder of a national, interdenominational ministry to the hunting world takes direct aim at popular arguments wielded by hunters and animal rights activists alike. This unique work introduces readers to ten common arguments (five used by animal rights activists and five by hunters) which are frequently invoked by their users to either condemn or defend hunting. Then, through a careful, yet concise use of the Scriptures the author tracks down and flushes out the flaws in such well-worn cliches, emotional appeals, innaccurate uses of Scripture, and false premises as: God Made Animals for Us to Eat, Thou Shalt Not Kill!, I Eat Everything I Kill, I Could Never Kill an Animal, Hunting Is My Right as an American!, and Jesus Was a Vegetarian.

Readers learn of Gods constant concern for animals and birds, as well as ways to avoid using groundless arguments when expressing ones personal views on hunting. SELF-INFLICTED HUNTING ARGUMENTS: Biblical Responses to A Loaded Issue also contains a fun and informative questionnaire in which readers are able to privately measure their own attitudes and thought transformation regarding their relationship with other living creatures. Toward the end of the book there is a creative, Bible-centered essay titled, Would Jesus Shoot Bambi?"

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

More than three decades ago (at the ripe-old-age of eleven) Tom C. Rakow poached his first deer with a twenty-two caliber rifle.  Unfortunately, this was just the beginning of some very bad hunting habits. Then in 1977, Tom came to know Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior while watching a Billy Graham Crusade on television.  Not surprisingly, one of the first things that happened was that Toms hunting attitudes and activities began to be transformed.  Although Rakow would be the first to admit that God still has a whole lot of work left to do in his life, hes convinced that a return to biblical principles (which predate aluminum arrows, game wardens, black powder, and the Second Amendment) will serve as a helpful bridge between divergent views held by hunters and non-hunters alike.

Dr. Rakow has studied the Bible in its original languages of Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek and regularly researches hunting-related issues as they pertain to a biblical world view approach.  He holds degrees from the University of Wisconsin, Moody Bible Institute (IL), Asbury Theological Seminary (KY), and Bethel Theological Seminary (MN).  Rakow has been listed in the Dictionary of International Biography - 23rd Edition, and Whos Who in Religion.  Tom and his wife, Beth, and their four daughters reside in Minnesota where he has served as a full-time pastor since 1989.

SELF-INFLICTED HUNTING ARGUMENTS: Biblical Responses to A Loaded Issue by Dr. Tom C. Rakow may be ordered on-line at www.rockdove.com, by calling toll-free at 1-888-HIS-DOVE, or by mail: Rock Dove Publications; PO Box 203; Silver Lake, MN 55381. Cost is $12.95 (shipping is free in the USA). ISBN 1-891147-48-X.