What is Spiritual Abuse?

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")

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ocCult: They Didn't Think it Could Happen in Their Church
By June Summers

Though fiction, this book is based upon the true story of a charismatic church that is drawn into more and more "new" moves (so-called) of God. As the members are pulled into the deception of spouse swapping and immoral activities, chaos and heartbreak ensue. Little do they know that their pastor has a problem with lust for other women besides his wife. Follow Penny as she starts a new life with God and slowly gets caught up in following religion and false doctrines, blindly believing that leaving Grace Church means being lost. Click on the 'donate' image to receive an autographed copy for $6.00. It is only available in the USA and will be sent by media mail.

Christianity Without the Cross
By Thomas Fudge

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.

Twisted Scriptures: Breaking Free from Churches That Abuse
By Mary Alice Chrnalogar

For those in an abusive discipleship or controlling church. You may obtain a new copy of this book by sending a $10.00 donation through the donate link below. It will be sent by media mail and is only available to those in the USA.

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