PER:A note on the death of Walter Martin

   Walter Martin died suddenly at his desk of a heart attack during the
summer of 1989. After a serious compromise with Roman Catholic Priest
(and close personal friend) who appeared on Martin's program, he was
given exceptionally favorable treatment by Martin - despite the
priest's strict adherence to Roman Catholicism. The 'debate' with this
priest on the 'John Ankerberg Show' and the subsequent radio interview
has left many questions in people's minds as to the position CRI and
Walter Martin's position on Roman Catholicism. While Dr. Martin's
knowledge extended into many areas of cult/occult research, he was by
no means an expert on Roman Catholicism.

   We regret the death of Walter Martin. However, it is noteworthy,
Walter Martin was planning a 'trip' to Medjugorjie this summer with the
same Roman Catholic Priest - with 'an open mind' towards these recent
'Mary apparitions'. Whether or not God took Walter 'home' before he
further compromised or apostacized will probably not be known this side
of heaven. We regret the accommodating & compromising position Dr.
Martin was beginning to take concerning Roman Catholicism, especially
in his position of high visibility.

   We can rejoice that he is with the Lord, nonetheless...

   Bill Bennett
