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| '''''Twisted Scriptures: Breaking Free from Churches That Abuse''''' is a ] book by Mary Alice Chrnalogar, published by ]. Chrnalogar instructs readers on how to determine if a religious group is manipulative or abusive, and describes techniques of ]. The book was positively received in reviews. | |||
| '''''Twisted Scriptures: Breaking Free from Churches That Abuse''''' (first edition '''''Twisted Scriptures: A Path to Freedom from Abusive Churches''''') is a ] book by Mary Alice Chrnalogar, published by ]. Chrnalogar instructs readers on how to determine if a religious group is ] or abusive, and describes techniques of ]. The book was first published in 1997 by publishers Whitaker House and Control Techniques,<ref>{{oclc|37902365}}</ref><ref>{{oclc|36990972}}</ref> and republished in 2000 by ].<ref>{{oclc|43951980}}</ref> A ] edition was published in 2006 by Vida.<ref>{{cite book | last =Chrnalogar | first =Mary Alice | title =Escrituras Torcidas | publisher =Vida | year =2006 | isbn = 0-8297-4504-1}}</ref> | |||
| ==Author== | ==Author== | ||
| Chrnalogar is a former member of a ].<ref>{{cite news | last =Lincoln Journal Star staff | title =Values briefs | work =] | page =D1 | date =March 21, 1998 }}</ref> The '']'' called her |
Chrnalogar is a former member of a ].<ref>{{cite news | last =Lincoln Journal Star staff | title =Values briefs | work =] | page =D1 | date =March 21, 1998 }}</ref> The '']'' called her a "leading ]",<ref name="chapter">{{cite news | last =Witowski | first =Michelle K. | title =Chapter Formed | work =] | page =D1 | date =November 14, 1998 }}</ref> ''What Magazine'' referred to her as "an exit counselor and an internationally recognized deprogrammer",<ref name="malkin" /> and she was described on ] as "an expert in Christian cults".<ref>{{cite news | last =Robertson | first =Lloyd | title =The Pied Piper | work = W-FIVE | publisher =] | date =October 28, 2006 }}</ref> ''The Yearbook of Experts'' described Chrnalogar as "an internationally renowned cult deprogrammer".<ref>{{cite book | last =Davis | first = Mitchell P | title =The Yearbook of Experts, Authorities & Spokespersons: An Encyclopedia of Sources | publisher =Broadcast Interview Source | year =1997 | page =34, Edition: 16 | isbn =0-934333-30-0 }}</ref> She began her work as a cult ] in 1980.<ref>{{cite news | last =Garrison | first = Greg | title =Defenders of the Faith: Doctrine Detectievs Scour the Writings of Other Religions, Determined to Expose Those That Stray From Orthodox Christian Belief | work =Birmingham News | page =1 | date =September 19, 1997 }}</ref> She operates a business, Freedom From Manipulation, and works with individuals in the United States to assist them to leave cults or manipulative religious groups.<ref name="honey">{{cite news | last =Honey | first =Charles (Press Religion Editor) | title =Issues of control found in cults and mainline groups, author says - Mary Alice Chrnalogar says ministers often exercise unhealthy control over church members | work =] | page =B5 | date =August 5, 2000 }}</ref> In 2006 she resided in ].<ref>{{cite news | last =Morse | first = Paul | title =Woman disappeared for 10 days: Family members charged with kidnapping in alleged effort to deprogram 'cult' victim | work =] | date =August 31, 2006 }}</ref> | ||
| Chrnalogar was a member of ], a group she describes as "an abusive New Age church".<ref name="honey" /> She first encountered the organization's leader, ] or "Guru Ma", in 1979.<ref name="holmes">{{cite news | last =Holmes | first =Kristin | title =Christianity, Cults and Mind Control Converge at Conference: The Event Here Drew Members of Evangelical and Secular Counter-Cult Groups. They Came Bearing Some Very Different Ideas. | work =] | page =B03 | date =September 24, 1994 }}</ref> She experienced a personality change, and was deprogrammed by ].<ref name="holmes" /> Chrnalogar said that "I was so fascinated that someone could change my mind in 24 hours that I asked him if I could go on some jobs with him," and after that she became a deprogrammer.<ref name="holmes" /> | Chrnalogar was a member of ], a group she describes as "an abusive New Age church".<ref name="honey" /> She first encountered the organization's leader, ] or "Guru Ma", in 1979.<ref name="holmes">{{cite news | last =Holmes | first =Kristin | title =Christianity, Cults and Mind Control Converge at Conference: The Event Here Drew Members of Evangelical and Secular Counter-Cult Groups. They Came Bearing Some Very Different Ideas. | work =] | page =B03 | date =September 24, 1994 }}</ref> She experienced a personality change, and was deprogrammed by ].<ref name="holmes" /> Chrnalogar said that "I was so fascinated that someone could change my mind in 24 hours that I asked him if I could go on some jobs with him," and after that she became a deprogrammer.<ref name="holmes" /> | ||
| ==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
| ''Twisted Scriptures'' has an intended audience of people stuck in manipulative religious organizations.<ref name="malkin" /> Chrnalogar |
''Twisted Scriptures'' has an intended audience of people stuck in manipulative religious organizations.<ref name="malkin" /> Chrnalogar writes that some churches manipulate text of the Bible to ] followers.<ref name="honey" /> She describes how individuals can be subjected to ] in order to become obedient to a religious movement.<ref name="honey" /> Readers are instructed to be able to determine how to notice if a church is manipulating the Scriptures or using abusive tactics.<ref name="honey" /> "Discipleship control is worse than having a domineering mother who tells you whom to marry!. You usually will be viewed as 'going against God' if you act in opposition to the advice of your discipler, but seen only as a headstrong child if you go against the wishes of your mother," writes Chrnalogar in the book.<ref name="malkin" /> Chrnalogar points out that mind control can be practiced without severe tactics, writing: "All that's needed is an environment where the information can be controlled, and more importantly, the way people perceive that information."<ref name="wong">{{cite journal | last =Wong | first =Catherine | title =St. Thomas on Deprogramming: Is It Justifiable? | journal =The Catholic Lawyer | volume =39 | issue =81|page=Footnotes: n86 | publisher =The St. Thomas More Institute for Legal Research of ] | date =Summer–Fall 1999 |quote=Deprogrammer Mary Alice Chrnalogar notes that mind control does not require extreme measures. She asserts: "All that's needed is an environment where the information can be controlled, and more importantly, the way people perceive that information." Mary Alice Chrnalogar, Twisted Scriptures 189 (1997). She explains that the existence of as few as six of Lifton's "psychological themes" are sufficient to exert control over cult members.}}</ref> She cites mind control characteristics identified by ], and asserts that only six of his "psychological themes" are required in order to manipulate followers in a cult.<ref name="wong" /> | ||
| ⚫ | Michelle K. Witowski of the '']'' characterized ''Twisted Scriptures'' as "a book designed to free cult victims".<ref name="chapter" /> Leslie Malkin reviewed the book for ''What Magazine'', and commented: "Through the questioning of authority, putting biblical scriptures back into context and restoration of critical thinking, Chrnalogar also shows readers how to find the path to freedom."<ref name="malkin">{{cite journal | last =Malkin | first =Leslie | title = Twisted scriptures: a path to freedom from abusive churches | journal =What Magazine | volume =12 | issue =4 | pages =59 | publisher =What! Publishers Inc. |location=], ], Canada | date =September–October 1998|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-30441400.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102174020/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-30441400.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-11-02 }}</ref> | ||
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| ⚫ | Michelle K. Witowski of the ''Post-Tribune'' characterized ''Twisted Scriptures'' as "a book designed to free cult victims".<ref name="chapter" /> Leslie Malkin reviewed the book for ''What Magazine'', and commented: "Through the questioning of authority, putting biblical scriptures back into context and restoration of critical thinking, Chrnalogar also shows readers how to find the path to freedom."<ref name="malkin">{{cite journal | last =Malkin | first =Leslie | title = Twisted scriptures: a path to freedom from abusive churches | journal =What Magazine | volume =12 | issue =4 | pages =59 | publisher =What! Publishers Inc. | date = |
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| ==See also== | |||
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| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| ==Further reading== | |||
| *{{cite news | title =Can you spot an Abusive Leader? | work =The Spitting Image Church | publisher =www.spittingimagechurch.org | year =2004 | url =http://www.spittingimagechurch.org/main/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=4&Itemid=27 | accessdate = 2008-12-09 }} | |||
| *{{cite news | title =Dysfunctional Churches? | work =The Apologetic Response | publisher =www.theapologeticresponse.org | date =February 20, 2006 | url =http://www.theapologeticresponse.org/?p=176 | accessdate = 2009-12-09 }} | |||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| *, info at ] | *, info at ] | ||
| *, info at ] | |||
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Latest revision as of 06:43, 6 August 2024
1997 non-fiction book by Mary Alice Chrnalogar
 Book cover | |
| Author | Mary Alice Chrnalogar |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | Mind control, cults, new religious movements |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Zondervan |
| Publication date | 1997 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 304 |
| ISBN | 0-310-23408-5 |
| OCLC | 36990972 |
| Dewey Decimal | 262/.8 21 |
| LC Class | BV4520 .C58 2000 |
Twisted Scriptures: Breaking Free from Churches That Abuse (first edition Twisted Scriptures: A Path to Freedom from Abusive Churches) is a non-fiction book by Mary Alice Chrnalogar, published by Zondervan. Chrnalogar instructs readers on how to determine if a religious group is manipulative or abusive, and describes techniques of mind control. The book was first published in 1997 by publishers Whitaker House and Control Techniques, and republished in 2000 by Zondervan. A Spanish language edition was published in 2006 by Vida.
Author
Chrnalogar is a former member of a cult. The Post-Tribune called her a "leading cult deprogrammer", What Magazine referred to her as "an exit counselor and an internationally recognized deprogrammer", and she was described on CTV Television Network as "an expert in Christian cults". The Yearbook of Experts described Chrnalogar as "an internationally renowned cult deprogrammer". She began her work as a cult deprogrammer in 1980. She operates a business, Freedom From Manipulation, and works with individuals in the United States to assist them to leave cults or manipulative religious groups. In 2006 she resided in Tennessee.
Chrnalogar was a member of Church Universal and Triumphant, a group she describes as "an abusive New Age church". She first encountered the organization's leader, Elizabeth Clare Prophet or "Guru Ma", in 1979. She experienced a personality change, and was deprogrammed by Ted Patrick. Chrnalogar said that "I was so fascinated that someone could change my mind in 24 hours that I asked him if I could go on some jobs with him," and after that she became a deprogrammer.
Contents
Twisted Scriptures has an intended audience of people stuck in manipulative religious organizations. Chrnalogar writes that some churches manipulate text of the Bible to coerce followers. She describes how individuals can be subjected to mind control in order to become obedient to a religious movement. Readers are instructed to be able to determine how to notice if a church is manipulating the Scriptures or using abusive tactics. "Discipleship control is worse than having a domineering mother who tells you whom to marry!. You usually will be viewed as 'going against God' if you act in opposition to the advice of your discipler, but seen only as a headstrong child if you go against the wishes of your mother," writes Chrnalogar in the book. Chrnalogar points out that mind control can be practiced without severe tactics, writing: "All that's needed is an environment where the information can be controlled, and more importantly, the way people perceive that information." She cites mind control characteristics identified by Robert Jay Lifton, and asserts that only six of his "psychological themes" are required in order to manipulate followers in a cult.
Michelle K. Witowski of the Post-Tribune characterized Twisted Scriptures as "a book designed to free cult victims". Leslie Malkin reviewed the book for What Magazine, and commented: "Through the questioning of authority, putting biblical scriptures back into context and restoration of critical thinking, Chrnalogar also shows readers how to find the path to freedom."
References
- OCLC 37902365
- OCLC 36990972
- OCLC 43951980
- Chrnalogar, Mary Alice (2006). Escrituras Torcidas. Vida. ISBN 0-8297-4504-1.
- Lincoln Journal Star staff (March 21, 1998). "Values briefs". Lincoln Journal Star. p. D1.
- ^ Witowski, Michelle K. (November 14, 1998). "Chapter Formed". Post-Tribune. p. D1.
- ^ Malkin, Leslie (September–October 1998). "Twisted scriptures: a path to freedom from abusive churches". What Magazine. 12 (4). Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: What! Publishers Inc.: 59. Archived from the original on 2012-11-02.
- Robertson, Lloyd (October 28, 2006). "The Pied Piper". W-FIVE. CTV Television Network.
- Davis, Mitchell P (1997). The Yearbook of Experts, Authorities & Spokespersons: An Encyclopedia of Sources. Broadcast Interview Source. p. 34, Edition: 16. ISBN 0-934333-30-0.
- Garrison, Greg (September 19, 1997). "Defenders of the Faith: Doctrine Detectievs Scour the Writings of Other Religions, Determined to Expose Those That Stray From Orthodox Christian Belief". Birmingham News. p. 1.
- ^ Honey, Charles (Press Religion Editor) (August 5, 2000). "Issues of control found in cults and mainline groups, author says - Mary Alice Chrnalogar says ministers often exercise unhealthy control over church members". The Grand Rapids Press. p. B5.
{{cite news}}:|first=has generic name (help) - Morse, Paul (August 31, 2006). "Woman disappeared for 10 days: Family members charged with kidnapping in alleged effort to deprogram 'cult' victim". The Hamilton Spectator.
- ^ Holmes, Kristin (September 24, 1994). "Christianity, Cults and Mind Control Converge at Conference: The Event Here Drew Members of Evangelical and Secular Counter-Cult Groups. They Came Bearing Some Very Different Ideas". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. B03.
- ^ Wong, Catherine (Summer–Fall 1999). "St. Thomas on Deprogramming: Is It Justifiable?". The Catholic Lawyer. 39 (81). The St. Thomas More Institute for Legal Research of St. John's University School of Law: Footnotes: n86.
Deprogrammer Mary Alice Chrnalogar notes that mind control does not require extreme measures. She asserts: "All that's needed is an environment where the information can be controlled, and more importantly, the way people perceive that information." Mary Alice Chrnalogar, Twisted Scriptures 189 (1997). She explains that the existence of as few as six of Lifton's "psychological themes" are sufficient to exert control over cult members.
Further reading
- "Can you spot an Abusive Leader?". The Spitting Image Church. www.spittingimagechurch.org. 2004. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
- "Dysfunctional Churches?". The Apologetic Response. www.theapologeticresponse.org. February 20, 2006. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
External links
- Twisted Scriptures, info at Zondervan