Who Joins Spiritually Abusive Groups?
The question of who joins high control religious groups seems like it would have a simple answer. It does not. Nor is there a simple answer to how it happens. The starting place should be the question of what disposes a person to spiritual abuse? Why is a person vulnerable? What differences in people make one vulnerable and another not so vulnerable?
Here is a list that may help you think it through. Which of these statements fit you?
Book Review: Toxic Faith
As Arterburn discovered some of the ministries to which Nany was giving her hard earned money, he realized that toxic faith had robbed her “of the great blessing of knowing her money had been used to further the kingdom of God.” (p 2) All the while these “ministries” were fueling their jets to fly to Palm Springs with the money they were bringing in.
Introduction to Make Sure Ministries’ Blogs 2.0
Our absolute number one priority is to provide support for you and for your loved ones. Our contributors love those who are lost in these high-demand, authoritarian religious sects and who desire nothing more than to help them be set free from their bonds.