Just as emotional abuse affects one emotionally, while physical abuse inflicts pain and bodily injury on its victim, spiritual abuse affects one spiritually. It is the result of a spiritual leader or system that tries to control, manipulate, or dominate a person. This control is often in the form of fear. This is considered a major factor in mind control or thought reform. There are those who feel the latter comes into play in cases such as these, while others feel the thinking is in error. No matter where one stands, it does not lessen the affects of spiritual abuse. (read entire text and watch interview with Stephen Arterburn, co-author of "Toxic Faith")

Read about the slander lawsuit against UPC ordained pastor Mark Fogarty of the First United Pentecostal Church of Warner Robins, Georgia by clicking here. A woman from Georgia won her suit against him and was awarded more than a half million dollars by a jury. He filed an appeal in August.

A study of the doctrine of salvation in the United Pentecostal Church and its immediate historical antecedents with a focus on the Pentecostal Church, Incorporated and prominent ministers such as Goss, Greer, Yadon, Gurley, Jacques, Stairs, Wickens and Paterson. Click on the book image to order from Amazon.com.

This documentary is about three generations of a family that was involved in the United Pentecostal Church. It is about 30 minutes long and a main focus of the film is on the outward standards. It could have been better made.

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This is held annually by the secular group, the International Cultic Studies Association. These workshops are for former group members only, not family or friends (ICSA has other workshops for these persons.) Held at the Franciscan Retreat/Conference Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Cost is $275 to $350 and includes meals and accommodations. Click here for further information.

August 24 & 25, 2012, there will be a spiritual abuse recovery conference in Raleigh, NC at A Step To Gold International Ballroom. A Comfort Inn across the street is offering a discounted rate for the conference. Cost for the conference is $150 by August 1 and $175 thereafter. Price includes dinner on Saturday. Click here for brochures and further information.

Did you know this site offers an online support group? We have been giving away many books and Bibles. We also hold in-person meetings. We have had in-person get togethers in Texas, Wisconsin, Missouri, Michigan, Indiana and Windsor, Ontario. In June 2012, we should be holding one around Columbus, Ohio. Click here for more details about the support group.

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