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The Cult Next Door
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Author : Judith L. Carlone
language : en
Publisher: Two Poles Press, LLC
Release Date : 2017-03-18
The Cult Next Door written by Judith L. Carlone and has been published by Two Poles Press, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-18 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
During Thanksgiving vacation of her freshman year at Swarthmore College (1977), Elizabeth, at her mother's insistence, attended a "stress-reduction" session with a biofeedback technician on staff at a Manhattan psychologist's office. During that first visit, this man filled her ears with prophetic visions of a glorious future--the inheritance of those fortunate few who might choose to accompany him. His confidence and charisma entranced her, and she soon recruited two of her college roommates. When the psychologist fired his assistant two years later, Elizabeth and her mother followed. Over the next decade, this man, a malevolent genius and master of manipulating metaphysical concepts to benefit a self-serving agenda, organized a small, dedicated band of followers. "The Group" evolved into an incestuous family--a cult. Their brainwashed minds became fused with a distinctive, New Age doctrine. A coterie of spiritual "Navy Seals", they scrambled in terror, training to survive the inevitable cataclysm--one man's divine vision of Armageddon. Subsequent to a momentous event in August 1994, with the guru as high priest, "The Black Dog Religion" was born. Elizabeth sank into a pit of despair, darker than she ever could have imagined was possible. From the adolescent gullibility which seduced her astray, to the enlightenment which led her to freedom, you will travel an incredible journey. For anyone who has ever been trapped by a person who would not let them go, within this book lies a message of hope.
The Cult Next Door
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Author : Nathan Cooper
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2024-05-16
The Cult Next Door written by Nathan Cooper and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-16 with Young Adult Fiction categories.
In "The Cult Next Door," a seemingly idyllic move to Briar Creek turns into a harrowing nightmare for the Carlson family when they uncover the town's dark secret: a pervasive and sinister cult that has ensnared the community in its grasp for decades. Sarah, a determined journalist, Tom, her husband grappling with guilt and denial, and their daughter Mia, find themselves embroiled in a fight for survival against an ancient evil that demands loyalty-and sacrifices. Their discovery of the cult's presence begins with innocuous, if overly friendly, interactions with their neighbors and subtle, unsettling signs that all is not as it seems in Briar Creek. The Carlsons' skepticism turns to terror as they peel back layers of deceit, uncovering rituals, disappearances, and a chilling reverence for the cult's charismatic leader, Edward. The family's attempt to flee and expose the cult leads to a perilous confrontation, thrusting them into a hidden war against a network of similar cults. Struggling with the trauma of their experiences and the relentless pursuit of Edward's followers, the Carlsons are drawn into a larger battle against the shadowy forces that operate within the veneer of everyday life. Their fight leads them to join a network of survivors and warriors, facing the grim reality that the cult's influence is far-reaching, and their battle is only just beginning. "The Cult Next Door" weaves a tale of suspense, resilience, and the unyielding bond of family faced with unimaginable horror. It's a story of the fight against darkness that lurks in the most unexpected places and the lengths to which people will go to protect those they love.
The Church Next Door
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Author : Jesse Walters
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2015-04-14
The Church Next Door written by Jesse Walters and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-14 with Christian sects categories.
Seventeen year-old Jesse Walters made a decision that was going to change his life forever. It began as some of the happiest days of his life with love, romance, peace, faith and a true sense of fulfillment in life. But as time passed it led to guilt, anxiety, stress, distancing himself from family and friends, and losing all sense of satisfaction in his daily life. During this time he joined a local church, found his way to God, and developed a close relationship with a group of Christians to such an extent that he could call them "family." Dedicating one's life to Jesus Christ and experiencing an extreme state of depression? Those two statements shouldn't go together. Jesse joined a cult without realizing it. The dramatic and heartbreaking events that took place led him to push his family and friends out of his life. His family had to go to the extreme of locking him in a building for five days with a cult expert for an intervention that proved he had been living a lie. This book is the start of his mission to 1. Shine light on the massive, unrecognized issue of Christianity and other troubling organizations. 2. Prove that anyone can have a healthy relationship with God without having to make extreme sacrifices, and 3. Help people get themselves or loved ones out of cults.
Deliver Us From Evil
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Author : M. David Eckel
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2011-11-01
Deliver Us From Evil written by M. David Eckel and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-01 with Religion categories.
Evil is a problem that will not go away. For some it is an inescapable fact of the human condition. For others "evil" is a term that should only be used to name the most horrible of crimes. Still others think that the worst problem lies with the abuse of the term: using it to vilify a misunderstood enemy. No matter how we approach it, "evil" is a concept that continues to call out for critical reflection. This volume collects the results of a two-year deliberation within the Boston University Institute for Philosophy of Religion lecture series, bringing together scholars of religion, literature, and philosophy. Its essays provide a thoughtful, sensitive, and wide-ranging consideration of this challenging problem-and of ways that we might be delivered from it.
The Girl In The Shadows
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Author : Katy Morgan-Davies
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2019-02-01
The Girl In The Shadows written by Katy Morgan-Davies and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
'I was the shadow child no one ever saw...' From the day she was born until she escaped aged 30, Katy Morgan-Davies knew nothing but a life in captivity. Her father was the deluded and cruel leader of a cult based in South London who brainwashed those around him. Her father's paranoia and his need to completely control others led to Katy being imprisoned indoors and denied any kind of love or friendship. From a young age, Katy's father subjected her to violence and mental abuse. She was not permitted contact with anyone outside the house and on the rare occasions she did have to go out, she was always chaperoned. Katy never gave up hope of one day breaking free from her father's cruel clutches and finally found her freedom. This is her true story of endurance and survival.
Daughter Of Gloriavale
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Author : Lilia Tarawa
language : en
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Release Date : 2017-08-23
Daughter Of Gloriavale written by Lilia Tarawa and has been published by Allen & Unwin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-23 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In this personal account, Lilia Tarawa exposes the shocking secrets of the cult, with its rigid rules and oppressive control of women. She describes her fear when her family questioned Gloriavale's beliefs and practices. When her parents fled with their children, Lilia was forced to make a desperate choice: to stay or to leave. No matter what she chose, she would lose people she loved. In the outside world, Lilia struggled. Would she be damned to hell for leaving? How would she learn to navigate this strange place called 'the world'? And would she ever find out the truth about the criminal convictions against her grandfather? 'A powerful and revealing book...' Kirsty Wynn, New Zealand Herald 'An affecting parable and testament, in the most commendably secular senses.' David Hill, New Zealand Listener
Disobedient Women
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Author : Sarah Stankorb
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2023-08-08
Disobedient Women written by Sarah Stankorb and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-08 with Religion categories.
A NATIONAL BESTSELLER! Journalist Sarah Stankorb outlines how access to the internet—its networks, freedom of expression, and resources for deeply researching and reporting on powerful church figures—allowed women to begin dismantling the false authority of evangelical communities that had long demanded their submission. A generation of American Christian girls was taught submitting to men is God’s will. They were taught not to question the men in their families or their pastors. They were told to remain sexually pure and trained to feel shame if a man was tempted. Some of these girls were abused and assaulted. Some made to shrink down so small they became a shadow of themselves. To question their leaders was to question God. All the while, their male leaders built fiefdoms from megachurches and sprawling ministries. They influenced politics and policy. To protect their church’s influence, these men covered up and hid abuse. American Christian patriarchy, as it rose in political power and cultural sway over the past four decades, hurt many faithful believers. Millions of Americans abandoned churches they once loved. Yet among those who stayed (and a few who still loved the church they fled), a brave group of women spoke up. They built online megaphones, using the democratizing power of technology to create long-overdue change. In Disobedient Women, journalist Sarah Stankorb gives long-overdue recognition for these everyday women as leaders and as voices for a different sort of faith. Their work has driven journalists to help bring abuse stories to national attention. Stankorb weaves together the efforts of these courageous voices in order to present a full, layered portrait of the treatment of women and the fight for change within the modern American church. Disobedient Women is not just a look at the women who have used the internet to bring down the religious power structures that were meant to keep them quiet, but also a picture of the large-scale changes that are happening within evangelical culture regarding women’s roles, ultimately underscoring the ways technology has created a place for women to challenge traditional institutions from within.
Becoming Free Indeed
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Author : Jinger Vuolo
language : en
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Release Date : 2023-01-31
Becoming Free Indeed written by Jinger Vuolo and has been published by Thomas Nelson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-01-31 with Religion categories.
New York Times Bestseller Jinger Vuolo, the sixth child in the famous Duggar family of TLC's 19 Kids and Counting and Counting On, recounts how she began to question the unhealthy ideology of her youth and learned to embrace true freedom in Christ. When Jinger Duggar Vuolo was growing up, she was convinced that obeying the rules was the key to success and God's favor. She zealously promoted the Basic Life Principles of Bill Gothard, fastidiously obeying the modesty guidelines (no shorts or jeans, only dresses), eagerly submitting to the umbrella of authority (any disobedience of parents would place her outside God's protection), promoting the relationship standard of courtship, and avoiding any music with a worldly beat, among others. Jinger, along with three of her sisters, wrote a New York Times bestseller about their religious convictions. She believed this level of commitment would guarantee God's blessing, even though in private she felt constant fear that she wasn't measuring up to the high standards demanded of her. In Becoming Free Indeed, Jinger shares how in her early twenties, a new family member—a brother-in-law who didn't grow up in the same tight-knit conservative circle as Jinger—caused her to examine her beliefs. He was committed to the Bible, but he didn't believe many of the things Jinger had always assumed were true. His influence, along with the help of a pastor named Jeremy Vuolo, caused Jinger to see that her life was built on rules, not God's Word. Jinger committed to studying the Bible—truly understanding it—for the first time. What resulted was an earth-shaking realization: much of what she'd always believed about God, obedience to His Word, and personal holiness wasn't in-line with what the Bible teaches. Now with a renewed faith of personal conviction, Becoming Free Indeed shares what it was like living under the tenants of Bill Gothard, the Biblical truth that changed her perspective, and how she disentangled her faith with her belief in Jesus intact.
Divine Horror
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Author : Cynthia J. Miller
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2017-05-15
Divine Horror written by Cynthia J. Miller and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-15 with Performing Arts categories.
From Rosemary's Baby (1968) to The Witch (2015), horror films use religious entities to both inspire and combat fear and to call into question or affirm the moral order. Churches provide sanctuary, clergy cast out evil, religious icons become weapons, holy ground becomes battleground--but all of these may be turned from their original purpose. This collection of new essays explores fifty years of genre horror in which manifestations of the sacred or profane play a material role. The contributors explore portrayals of the war between good and evil and their archetypes in such classics as The Omen (1976), The Exorcist (1973) and Dracula Has Risen from the Grave (1968), as well as in popular franchises like Hellraiser and Hellboy and cult films such as God Told Me To (1976), Thirst (2009) and Frailty (2001).
Cult Following
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Author : J. W. Ocker
language : en
Publisher: Quirk Books
Release Date : 2024-09-10
Cult Following written by J. W. Ocker and has been published by Quirk Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-09-10 with Religion categories.
“A must-read for those with a taste for cult narratives.”—Publishers Weekly From the author of Cursed Objects and The United States of Cryptids, an eye-popping compendium of the 30 most infamous, audacious, and dangerous cults in history Have you ever wondered how ordinary people end up enmeshed in extreme cults? Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about history’s most notorious cults—and the psychology of the people who join them—is packed into this accessible, engaging volume. Walk in the footsteps of those who were lured into such sinister groups as: Branch Davidians: This cult was waiting out the apocalypse when the FBI infamously raided their compound in Waco, Texas. Los Narcosatánicos: This group of drug traffickers in 1980s Mexico committed human sacrifice and believed their leader had magic powers. Breatharianism: Breatharians believe that humans can live on air alone, and their founder claimed to have gone without food for seventeen years. NXIVM: This twenty-first-century cult attracted Hollywood actresses and engaged in sex trafficking, forced labor, and racketeering under the guise of personal development seminars. Heaven’s Gate: The Heaven’s Gate UFO cult ended in the suicide of thirty-nine members who believed they would ascent to a spaceship after death. In this fascinating collection, weird history expert J. W. Ocker sheds light on the terrifying attraction of cults, demonstrating the elasticity of belief, the desperateness of belonging, and the tragedy of trust.