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Understanding Apologetics
Dear brethren, this is a not -for -profit MEMBERSHIP. The books are free, and all donations are to help where the needs are great. Mr Leslie Barnett (pen name Dean Spanley) is a non-denominational Pastor and welcomes all Christian religions to his site . God bless all.
The adventuers of SQUAT BOT coming soon. Squat 1: goes to Sunday School. Squat 2: goes to the beach. Squat 3: goes to the Zoo. A series of stories on
THE DEANS BOOKS
FACT TO FICTION.
- He charted the stars but could not escape his own dark destiny.
Sir Isaac Newton, the father of modern science, spent his life secretly pursuing a darker prize: the elixir of immortality. On his deathbed, in a final act of supreme hubris, he drank it. But instead of eternal life, he found a unique damnation. His soul was torn from his body and imprisoned as a silent observer, cursed to watch history unfold through the eyes of others, dragged helplessly towards his own apocalyptic prophecy: Doomsday, 2060.
For centuries, he has been a passenger, witnessing humanity's greatest triumphs and most horrific sins through the bloodline of a single family. He saw the Holocaust through the eyes of a doomed scholar and the wars for Israel through a soldier's rifle sights. Now, tethered to a brilliant young strategist in a world on the brink of collapse, Newton must watch as his own scientific legacy is twisted into a global AI-powered dictatorship, and the world is plunged into the terrifying fulfilment of his end-times vision.
As Armageddon dawns, Newton is faced with a final, paradoxical choice. His curse is tied to the very "corrupt" world he despised. Its destruction might be his only path to freedom. But will he emerge from the ashes as a redeemer, or will his own absolution require one final, necessary sacrifice?
SCIENCE-FICTION TO APOLOGETICS
- Sir Isaac Newton, the scientific titan who unlocked the universe's laws, hid a world of forbidden knowledge. What if this genius was also a secret alchemist, convinced he could craft the very essence of eternal life?
- Driven by an insatiable quest for truth, Newton bravely challenged established Christian dogma, unearthing the true origins of the Trinity and exposing ancient textual alterations. Yet, his perilous dive into the occult, seeking alchemy's greatest prize, sparked a devastating fire and a profound personal crisis. Was it divine intervention that redirected him from pagan pursuits towards a revelation of humanity's ultimate destiny in 2060?
- Dean Spanley masterfully weaves together Newton’s hidden research, theological battles, and a thrilling exploration of faith and science. Be ready to question everything you thought you knew about one of history's greatest minds—and the future of humanity itself.
SPIRITUAL CONECTION
Tongues a touch from God, are a must-read for those who want to experience the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the gift of Speaking in Tongues. Authored by Dean Spanley who writes from experience having been involved during the 1970 Pentecostal outpouring. This book tells of the good, bad, and the ugly aspects of the Pentecostal movement.
Deans books continued
THE MARK AI 666 DIGITAL VIRUS
The year is 2040, and features a boy named Spergie, a grandpa called gramps, and a robot named Algatron. Spergie is no ordinary 11-year-old, he has autism. Spergie runs away after his companion Bot was replaced by a upraded model K2. He makes friends wth a subterranean world of bots who contract a virus that he and his bot were able to procure an antedote.They reunite with family who welcomes them back as heros. The WHO commissions them to improve the vacine and K2 is religated to the experimental Lab.
DEALING WITH DISABILITIES
The author explains that 'Asperger Syndrome' or 'Autistic Spectrum Disorder' as it's officially called, effects 1 in every 150 people including many practising Christians who prefer to be called aspies. These people are often unable to pick up social cues around them. They may fail to laugh or cry at a discourse when struggling to understand humour and often take biblical parables literally. Some aspies may make comments inappropriate for the situation, or they may continue a conversation past a socially acceptable point, unaware of social 'cues' given by those disinterested in their Bible commentaries. To this aspies can become very boisterous in making their point clear. But this isn’t done out of disrespect or rudeness but out of frustration.
This book explains how an aspie relates to the Church and how brethren can with love and patience understand them better.
CHRISTIAN LIVING IN THE EYES OF A CHILD
SQUAT BOTS TRIP TO THE ZOO.
Squat Bot’s Adventure at the Australian Zoo
One sunny morning in Australia, a very cute and lovable little robot named Squat Bot rolled out of his charging station. He had bright blue eyes that lit up like stars, short legs with big boots, and a big cheerful voice that said, “Beep-boop! Adventure time!”
Squat Bot’s mission today was to visit the Australian Zoo—home to the most amazing animals in the whole country! When he arrived, the zookeeper, Miss Kylie, waved and said, “Welcome, Squat Bot! The animals can’t wait to meet you!”
First, Squat Bot rolled over to the kangaroo area. A big kangaroo named Skippy hopped over and tilted her head.
“Boing! What kind of animal are you?” asked Skippy.
“I’m a robot!” said Squat Bot proudly. “I don’t hop—I waddle!”
Skippy giggled. “Want to race?”
“Beep-beep! Let’s go!”
They whooshed and hopped around the field. Skippy bounced high, but Squat Bot waddled his arms waving in step. In the end, they both laughed and agreed it was a tie!
Next, Squat Bot rolled to the koala tree. There sat a sleepy koala named Coco.
“Hello, Coco!” said Squat Bot softly.
Coco yawned. “Hi, Squat Bot... Do you ever nap?”
Squat Bot blinked his lights. “Robots don’t nap—we recharge!”
“Sounds cozy,” said Coco, snuggling into the branches.
Then Squat Bot heard a splash—the crocodile pond!
He peeked in and saw Crunchy the crocodile, sunbathing. Crunchy grinned with his big teeth.
“Don’t worry,” said Crunchy. “I already had my lunch.”
“Good!” said Squat Bot, stepping back just a teeny bit. “I’m made of metal, not snacks!”
Finally, Squat Bot visited the birds. The parrots squawked, “Beep-boop! Beep-boop!” trying to sound like him! He laughed so hard that his antenna wiggled. “You’re all amazing!”
As the orange sun began to set, Squat Bot looked around the zoo. He had met new friends, learned about animals, and had one super fun day.
“Goodbye, everyone!” he called. “Beep-boop! See you next time!”
The animals waved, chirped, croaked, and roared goodbye. And as Squat Bot strolled home, his battery light blinked happily—it had been the best adventure ever!
WELCOME TO MY WORLD
My Testament.
In 2004, at the age of fifty-four, I received a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (DSM5). This condition, with many traits highlighted in my previous introduction, is believed to have been shared by Sir Isaac Newton himself. Sadly, for some of my peers, this diagnosis immediately conjured stereotypes like Mr. Bean, Rain Man, or Forrest Gump. Yet their ignorance overlooks that I exist on the "Higher Functioning" end of the autistic spectrum, a category that aligns me with minds like Newton and Einstein.
I dare to say that my commonality with these geniuses lies not only in a shared cognitive style but also in my approach to the science of apologetics. This is an ability, I believe divinely gifted, to perceive religion for what it truly is, rather than merely what it appears to be. It’s an attribute that excels in holy living, allowing me to use time wisely and avoid wasting it on materialism, superficial social cues, and "frivolous gossip!"
My Chritian conversion began profoundly at five, marked by an angelic visitation and spiritual dreams, which, to many, might be dismissed as "fanciful childhood imaginations." Yet, these experiences, alongside my late mother's quest for the Holy Spirit, forged a deep connection to the Lord Jesus. By age twelve, I received a similar baptism, clarifying divine revelations, and by twenty-one, the "gate that leads to eternal life" was opened to me.
The 1970s found me as a gospel singer with Billy Graham’s "Youth for Christ," a time when God's message of love and peace resonated amidst the Civil Rights Movement and Vietnam War protests. The airwaves hummed with religious songs like "Spirit in the Sky", by Norman Greenbaum."You light up my life" by Debbie Boone, and even Bob Dylan’s transformative "Slow Train Coming."
This was a period of fervent outpouring of the Holy Spirit, where Christians from all denominations, including Catholics and Messianic Jews, emulated early disciples with zealous preaching.
My musical gifts granted me the privilege of performing live on a popular Sunday morning radio broadcast, sharing gospel music with Australia’s finest country artists. Further blessings followed when a talent scout led me to a children's television morning show, where I hosted a science TV segment.
Being on TV in the 70s brought a form of celebrity, necessitating a rigorous schedule of church rallies, live TV, and talk-back radio.
Beyond music, my keen interest in electronics inspired me to design and build a "Music Machine" and an animatronic "Robot" named Algatron. These unique inventions were tailored to teach Albert Einstein's "Imaginary" problem-solving techniques through performances and workshops within schools, complementing national music, science, and technology curriculums. Algatron even served as a mascot for the Canberra Science Festivals for three consecutive years.
Like Sir Isaac Newton, my neurodiversity never hindered my comfort in the world of science. Yet, finding a spiritual home often proved disastrous.
My religious views, much like Newton's, were frequently misunderstood, and my strong sense of justice was often deemed troublesome within the church. Like him, I was never a "team player," preferring to work free from church politics. Unlike the vibrant churches of the 1970s, many institutional churches today are plagued by sexual immorality, financial corruption, doctrinal error, personal pride, spiritual gullibility, and prophetic abuse. Sadly, I view the state of today’s corporate churches as akin to the early Corinthian Church.
A person like me could not remain silent, leading to a crisis of conscience during the Covid-19 pandemic: take the jab, wear a mask, or take the highway.
Believing church and state should not co-exist, I established Australia’s first "Online Home Church." It was a joy to witness participants sharing prayer requests and testimonies of divine protection from the pandemic. This home church, though a temporal solution to a world gone "bonkers," proved immensely nurturing—offering a communal experience as close to first-century Christianity as I could hope for. It led me to ponder whether the family home could indeed be a sanctuary of refuge amidst Christian persecution.
Reflecting on my fifty-year career in apologetics, I clearly see the hand of God in shaping me, ASD and all, and in gifting me the investigative skills inherited from my three-times great-grandfather, whose autism was rewarded with an IOS in 1907.
While I acquired ordination from a Christian Bible College, my true knowledge and revelation of God’s Word stem from personal experiences across various Christian denominations. My pedanticism in music, theatre, and science has, I believe, precisely equipped me for the science of Christian apologetics.
Our History
Mr Barnett's ministry was with young adults specialising in the performing arts touring with puppetry. Much of his Christian work was with the Australasian Christian Broadcasting Association.
Although just a children’s personality, anyone who appeared on TV was a celebrity, which entailed a very rigorous schedule of church rallies, live TV, and talk-back radio. Apart from music, Leslie always had a keen interest in electronics, which enabled me to build his animatronic puppets ( as pictured).
Having retired from church duties, Leslie know spends his time writting books on apologetics and children’s stories.
Our Beliefs
We believe in the power of love, forgiveness, and grace. We strive to live out these values in our daily lives, and we hope to inspire others to do the same. We believe that God's word is a free gift that we should share. And that the church is not a building, but a collective body of members joined as one in unity with Christ Jesus.