Publisher's Synopsis
Any organization which rejects accountable systems of theology and self-government is uniquely vulnerable to one evil: the abuse of power. When it comes to Christian churches, the dangers are no less real, but the results can be devastating. In his disturbing and compelling new book, Stephen Parsons uses real-life stories to highlight the dangers that exist and sounds the alarm for any church or individual who may be susceptible to perpetrating or falling victim to abusive practices or behaviour. These harrowing stories include a vulnerable couple persuaded to part with their life savings for a church; a woman raped by her minister, who then had to face denial and rejection; a woman demonised for resisting a church's obsession with demons; a homosexual whose integrity as an individual was attacked; a woman damaged by inappropriate 'healing'. Parsons ends his bold analysis by affirming the potential for abuse-free Christianity and healthy church life.
