Millennium Bug Debugged: The Facts Behind All the Y2K Sensationalism

by Hank Hanegraaff

Book Overview

Hanegraaff had not intended to tackle the Y2K issue. But when CRI was bombarded with queries about the alarms sounding throughout all sectors of Christendom, he felt a mandate to investigate and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764223399
• ISBN13: 9780764223396
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• Length: 143 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Research and opinions from a thoughtful and unbiased source

Alright, I admit that through the Y2K days Hank has become a friend of mine and some of my corresdpondence with him is quoted in the book.Probably no one is reading this book now or the reviews three years after Y2K, but in retrospect we should all consider how so many of us were sold terrifying angles by people who had their own axes to grind. People were so up in arms with their opinions, that those of us publishing less than alarmist views received everything from insults to death threats for interfering with the public reaching what others thought was the appropriate level of panic (including setting aside food, guns, etc.)I'd like to think it couldn't happen again. I'd like to.

Where are the apologies?

As is often the case with many critics, they are quick with the criticism and more often than not, incapable of admitting when they were wrong and even more incapable of offering an apology. Hank Hanegraaf was one of the few Chistians who stood firm in his conviction that Y2K would come and go without a hitch. Even the very intelligent and capable Dr. R.C. Sproul in "Table Talk" magazine taught that at the very least, we would experience worldwide catastrophe! Incredible! Yet where are the critics now? You who said Hank was "unqualified" should come out of hiding and admit you were wrong. "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father."

Exposes Millennium Bug For All It Is...A Paper Weight!

It's easy in retrospect to see the clear evidence of Hank's latest endeavor to wake the Christian community up. The Millennium Bug Debugged is a well researched book concerning Y2K reports that exposes other books (like the Millennium Bug) hidden agenda to make money preying on peoples fear.It would be almost comical to read back on positive reviews and comments from "experienced" programmers and computer experts for other books (like the Millennium Bug)if lives weren't devastated by it's ramifications.Good job Hank! You're one author who isn't walking around with egg on your face. Time has revealed that.

Very helpful in "Debugging" the myths. . .

The Millenium Bug Debugged is very helpful in "Debugging" the myths that actually MAKE this "UNIMPORTANT" problem, a NOW-important problem, due to the combination of gullibility, lack of discernment, irresponsibility, and sensationalism.Some may not find value in "debugging" such stories as the 104 year old woman, the myth of the beef being thrown away by computers, and jailers being released, but at least one of these stories is believed in and used as justification for such hysteria in regards to Y2k, by many Christians.People like Hyatt, Jeffrey, and Missler initiated and sensationalized these ideas, but somehow they spread over mainstream evangelicalism.In later chapters of the book, it is written and documented that leaders like Dobson have recanted some of their earlier assertions and claims, so I think Hank does fair justice there, for any criticism regarding that.Some things I can say is that although Millenium Bug Debugged may not be neccesarily NEW information, I think it is the first book that has such great and accurate documentation on all the major things related to the histeria in evangelicalism. I appreciate thorough and accurate research, which I find as the fruit of the large, reliable bibliography of the book.Hank's new book, in conclusion, is a helpful guide in debunking any misconceptions that you may have had or someone you know and love has, and in providing a good, simple, but solid basis that allows responsible Christians to form a basis to not only on how to prepare for Y2k, but how to react to the many different facets of it and other [future] events.

Says what needs to be said, and leaves out what doesn't.

In the shortest words possible, I can summarize the brand new book, Millenium Bug Debugged, as saying what needs to be said, and leaving out what doesn't need to be included, and the reasons for doing so.By documenting everything that is written, and verifying the sources to the reader in which are double-checked on the further sources in which he quotes from and uses, Hanegraaff makes sure the reader knows not only what Y2K will NOT cause, but only states what is historically and publically stated by the leading, forthmost analysts, in the Christian world, on this falsely-spiritualized topic. One ought NOT to be fooled by any reviews or hearsay on this book for it supposedly "[lumping] Larry Burkette, James Dobson, and D. James Kennedy into the same group as Chuck [Missler]. . ." He makes a clear distinction between prominent Christian leaders such as those listed, and especially R.C. Sproul, and sensationalists like Missler. The problem noted is that some of these leaders are the most known ones who are doing things like quoting and relying upon the sensationalism, selling, and simply MISINFORMATION of such sensationalists like Michael Hyatt and Chuck Missler. Irresponsibility OUGHT not be tolerated in any type of Christian media, whether public announcements, books, or sermons, and from listening to all of the broadcasts of the Bible Answer Man for the last few months on various points of Y2k, AND the recent broadcasts with interviews with Christian Computing Editor Steve Hewitt and evangelical Christian - David R. Lobbey, CIO of US West, and others, I have come to the conclusion that the position of the Christian Research Institute and the way it has been dealt by especially Hank Hanegraff has been held VERY responsibility.Some rebuttals to any claims against this book on "guilty by association," "cultists," and "extremes" have not been found by myself, so I would question if such conclusions have been found either by reading parts of the book, OR by distorting information (IRRESPONSIBLY) via hearsay. Any future claims of misusing "sensationalist," etc., can be prevented by saying that one can accurately categorize someone such as a Missler into sensationalism.Another further criticism that may have to do with Hank's credentials to deal with the subject. Millenium Bug Debugged not only is based upon reliable, thorough, and consistent research, but he, from his background as a strong researcher and discerner, is wise enough to turn to other excellent research aids and ACTUAL experts in the area such as Steve Hewitt and others. . .