You joined your church because of its intensity for God. Like no other place, it’s helped you discover the meaning of obedience. Of teachableness. Of death to self. If there’s one problem, it’s the confusion that sometimes comes from your own carnal thinking. But God has given you leaders who can lovingly correct a doubting, independent spirit and help you choose God’s best for your life.
How can you go wrong with a church like that? Easily. What you’ve just read actually fits the profile of many abusive churches. Twisted Scriptures reveals in depth how the Bible can be distorted in ways that rob you of the liberty that Jesus died to give you. You might be shocked at what you discover. This book by Mary Chrnalogar uncovers the subtle but powerful techniques by which, in the name of truth, controlling leaders manipulate and intimidate countless believers. It also supplies tools for overcoming persuasive, deceptive teachings and practices.
Thousands of Christians have already moved from struggle to true freedom and hope through reading Twisted Scriptures. If you truly want to grow in everything God made you to be, you owe it to yourself to read this book.
“I did not realize that I was in an abusive ministry until I read Twisted Scriptures. I thought the author had followed me around for sixteen years when she wrote this book. It is so accurate.”
-- Former “disciple,” Dallas, Texas
“This is controversial … many sheep will be told not to read it. If anyone has told you not to read this book, you should read it immediately. This is an important book – not only to help victims to break out of bondage, but every pastor should be required to read it.”
-- Edward J. Green, PhD., University of Tennessee.
MARY ALICE CHRNALOGER has spent nineteen years working to rescue victims who were controlled by leaders of destructive or abusive churches. She is a respected international consultant in the field of cult education and has assisted in family interventions throughout the United States, as well as in Australia, Canada, France, Israel and Spain. Her book is the foundation of the unique program she uses to break the excessive and improper influences of leaders and abusive discipleship groups.
The book is published by Zondervan, Grand Rapids, Michigan. I obtained my copy from http://www.amazon.com/. You may want a copy of this book for someone else if you are concerned or for yourself if you’ve ever wondered.
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