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Former child New Tribes Mission members speak out on alleged sex abuse
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

A group of women, whose parents joined the massive Evangelical group known as New Tribes Mission when they were children, open up to NBC’s Kate Snow about the alleged sex abuse they suffered at the...

Churches That Abuse
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

A look at churches that practice authoritarian leadership, manipulation, excessive discipline, and spiritual intimidation warns and informs readers about such organizations, naming names and offeri...

On the Threshold of Hope
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

On the Threshold of Hope offers hope and healing to men and women who have been traumatized by sexual abuse. Dr. Langberg's insights and the quotations from many survivors assure readers that they ...

Safeguarding kids from sexual abuse
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

Teach kids of all ages - from under five to 15 - the skills they need when you're not around.

Author: Catherine Wilson

Source: Focus on the Family

Four Tools of Spiritual Manipulators
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

I grew up in a very conservative subculture of an already conservative homeschool culture, in a pretty conservative stream of the Christian faith. Though I learned much from these ex...

About Sexual Assault
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) Web page.  This is an American website but explanations of sexual violence and assault on survivors, loved ones, communities, and society....

Recovering from Churches That Abuse
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

This book is a healing balm for those who have been spiritually abused. This excellent SHORT book brings home poignantly the plight of the vulnerable spirit who is searching for answers in a religi...

Opinion | Evangelical sex abuse isn’t new. It’s been fueled by purity culture for decades.
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

We need to take a long look at the theological and structural conditions that enable abuse — starting with purity teachings that shame survivors.

By: Linda Kay Klein

When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

Why does narcissism seem to thrive in our churches? We've seen the news stories and heard the rumors. Maybe we ourselves have been hurt by a narcissistic church leader.But what is narcissism, reall...

The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

Sexual abuse knows no religious or social boundaries. The Wounded Heart is an intensely personal and specific look at this form of abuse. Dr. Allender explores the secret lament of the soul damaged...

Are you experiencing abuse? Here’s how to get help
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help, resources are available in Canada.

By Olivia Bowden