Book Description
Multitudes of sincere and trusting believers are unaware victims of "Charismatic captivation!" Through subtle, systematic indoctrination and brainwashing, victims are ensnared in the virtually invisible web of authoritarian abuse, psychological enslavement, and financial exploitation by unscrupulous, self-aggrandizing church leaders preying upon their followers for their personal enrichment and expansion of their private kingdoms. Many have been so terrorized by their ordeal of captivity that they experience the symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Syndrome. Charismatic Captivation addresses the pattern of widespread authoritarian abuse that has been flourishing virtually unabated for decades since it was first infused into the very fabric, foundation, and functions of the Pentecostal/Neo-Pentecostal Church during the "Discipleship/Shepherding Movement." Unlike the few other books addressing the problem, Charismatic Captivation, was written by a Charismatic Bible-scholar and Counselor, from a Charismatic perspective, for Charismatics, without Charismatic-bashing. Charismatic Captivation has been praised by theologians, pastors, and lay-believers as the most comprehensive and convincing volume written to date on the prevalent problem of ecclesiastical authoritarian abuse. It spotlights the salient signs and symptoms of authoritarian abuse and dissects the fallacious doctrines behind it. Most importantly, it offers victims clear, concise steps for recovery from the psychological trauma and spiritual devastation imposed upon them. Shocking! Horrifying! Insensing! A real eye-opener! Incredible! Desperately needed! A fireball of truth!"—typify readers’ reactions.