Twisted Scriptures, Mary Alice Chrnalogar
Twisted Scriptures, Mary Alice Chrnalogar
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Twisted Scriptures
Breaking Free from Churches That Abuse

Author: Mary Alice Chrnalogar

Narrator: Ciona Rouse

Unabridged: 9 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 08/16/2022

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

If you truly want to grow in everything God made you to be, you owe it to yourself to read this book.You joined your church because of its intensity for God. Like no other place, it’s helped you discover the meaning of obedience. 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, because it 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 Jesus died to give youthe subtle but powerful techniques by which, in the name of truth, controlling leaders manipulate and intimidate countless believerstools for overcoming persuasive, deceptive teachings and practices. Thousands of Christians have already moved from struggle to true freedom and hope through Twisted Scriptures. If you are hurting of feeling confused, this is the perfect book for you.Accompanying checklists, tables, visuals, appendixes, and Bible verses are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Todd on March 01, 2014

The author was uncanny in the way she was describing the unhealthy, heavy-handed authoritarianism I have encountered is churches I have attended in the past. I seriously wonder what type of character flaw I have that causes me to repeatedly subject myself to such abuse? I believe this book would be......more

Goodreads review by Kenneth on May 30, 2018

In the genre of spiritual abuse as is occurs in Christian churches, this book is a significant, bold, concise presentation of abuse in that sphere. The author speaks from both personal experiences and extensive study, and from the wealth of insight gained as an exit counselor for those seeking to le......more

Goodreads review by Dayla on May 20, 2024

Can you trust your church, group or leader? If they are telling you that you can’t trust your mind, and they want you to believe what they believe—-run away as fast as you can. Don’t be manipulated.......more

Goodreads review by Jef on March 12, 2023

My suspicions were confirmed by reading this book. Well done indeed!......more

Goodreads review by Brandi on September 10, 2016

Not quite sure yet what I think of this book. It is kind of freaky to think of these things and the deception, but yet I see pieces of it in existence. Definitely eye opening for sure.......more