Index of Perspectives Articles

Title

Author

 Year Posted

Description
Beware of the Leaven of the Pharisees Brent T 2003 The Pharisaical spirit--beautiful without, but filthy within
Categories of Sects M Irons 2003 The Assembly falls under the T. A. C. O. category
Christian Husbands W Doud 2003 How to be the husband of a happy wife
Chronic Stress Is a Killer Dr. D S Khalsa 2006 An excerpt from the book Brain Longevity shows the destructive effects of chronic stress on the brain and the body.
Clergy Sexual Abuse M Irons 2004 Main points drawn from several sources
Cognitive Distortion J Lalich 2005 Excerpt from Captive Hearts, Captive Minds, details 10 errors in thinking that are ingrained in cultic groups
Cognitive Impairment in Thought Reform Environments Ron Burks 2007 "This work...[is] dedicated to those to whom the words of a pastor, guru, mentor or spiritual master have become wounds to the soul." Ron and Paul Martin were both long term members of the Discipleship Movement. Ron was on staff at Wellspring for several years.
Complicated Grief Reuters 2006 When grief becomes chronic after a major loss
Coping after a Sudden, Violent Life-Trauma Tre-angeli 2005 What to expect and how to get through grief
Coping With Triggers C Giambolvo 2006 How to cope with emotional triggers after a cult experience
Conditions for Mind Control Dr M Singer 2005 A one-page summary on how mind control takes place
Cult Proofing Your Kids, Chapter One Dr P Martin 2005 This chapter includes information we previously posted as "Categories of Cults and Sects." The Assembly would fall under the T. A. C. O. category (read the chapter to find out what that is!). There is also a "cult susceptibility" questionnaire.
Definition of a Cult J Lalich 2005 One-page adaptation from "Repairing the Soul After a Cult Expeience."
Dispelling the Myths:... Dr P Martin 2004 Sub-title: The Psychological Consequences of Cultic Involvement
Domestic Violence D B Berry, J.D. 2004 Excerpts from The Domestic Violence Sourcebook by Dawn Bradley Berry, J.D., will help explain why a victim of domestic violence does not speak up
Elements of Recovery Dr P Martin 2003 Key quotations from "Dispelling the Myths" by Dr. Paul Martin of Wellspring Retreat
Emotional Deprivation Disorder Dr A Terruwe 2006 A result of a lack of unconditional love, authentic affirmation and emotional strengthening in early life. The child was criticized, ignored, neglected, abused, or emotionally rejected by primary caregivers, which resulted in stunted emotional growth. A key article for all Assembly parents.
The Five Warning Signs of an Unhealthy Church M Fehlauer 2005 Power, secrecy, elitism, performance emphasis, fear
Grief, Loss and the Former Cult Member P Goski, RN 2005 Results of surveys of former cult members, identifying the major issues of loss and grief
A Healthy Church M Fehlauer 2005 Encourages survivors to risk being part of a healthy church
Honoring the Truth-Teller Dr R Sapp 2003 About the roles of loyalty and truth-telling in organizations, especially the church. Applicable not only during the Assembly collapse in 2002-2003, but also now in regard to existing Assemblies & this website.
How Religious Parents Royally Screw Up Their Children M Spencer 2005 A Biblical and yet un-legalistic approach that details several Assembly-style mistakes--excellent.
Identifying a Cult J Groenveld 2005 Includes sections on how cults work, cult abuses of rights and freedoms, and results of the cult experience.
If Your God Is Not God, Fire Him D Ryan 2005 You may have a false image of God--if so, get rid of him, and discover the goodness of the true God.
Influence C Giambolvo 2006 Summary of Dr. R Caldini's work on the six social and psychological principles of influence used in the unethical persuasion of cults & marketers
Liars Brains Wired Differently Comments 2006 Readers comment on USC report about differences in the brains of liars
The Lucifer Effect T Maddux 2007 Tom shows how Phillip Zimbardo's latest book, The Lucifer Effect, sheds light on Assembly leadership. Very interesting and insightful.
Malignant Narcissism Dr S Peck 2004 Quotations from People of the Lie:The Hope for Healing Human Evil
Malignant Narcissism: A Stage Production M Irons 2007 A way to look at the Assembly as a whole from the standpoint of malignant narcissism
Mature Men M Bryan / M Irons 2005 Excerpted from The Prodigal Father: Reuniting Fathers and Their Children
A Myth Dr P Martin 2004 Key excerpts from the article, "Dispelling the Myths" by Dr. Paul Martin of Wellspring Retreat
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) M Irons 2003 The charactistics of narcissism among us and some implications
Other Side of the Garden - Amazon.com review Amazon 2005 Recounts disastrous results from trying to follow the precepts of the book
Overcoming the Bondage of Revictimization Dr P Martin et al 2005 Rebuttal of Passantino dismissal of mind-control model
A Pastor's Authority Ray Stedman 2005 "...leaders are persuaders whose ability to persuade arises...from a personal walk which evokes respect."
Profile of a Sociopath Exit & Support Network 2005 Comprehensive list of the behavioral characteristics of sociopaths
Questions About Cults Dr K Rhoades 2005 Website is dedicated to the scientific investigation of persuasion and influence
A Real Marriage J Vanvonderen 2003 Key Ephesians teaching on marriage is about reversing and escaping the curse
The Recovering Pharisee J Fisher 2005 Tongue-in-cheek 12 Steps for the Recovering Pharisee (like me): Finding Grace to Live Unmasked
Recovery Issues ReGAIN 2006 Good list of recovery issues, very applicable to those who have left the Assembly
Relationship Checklist Dr K Magid / M Irons 2005 Table of safe and unsafe characteristics, adapted from Dr. Ken Magid
Repairing the Soul After a Cult Experience Dr J Lalich 2003 Using her own cult experience, Dr. Lalich describes the damages of a cult experience and the necessity of finding one's true self afterward
On Running Wounded: A Few Thoughts on Marriage M Spencer 2005 Written "...to hold out hope to those readers who may have given up on their own marriages."
Seeing God in New Ways: Recovery from Distorted Images of God J Ryan 2005 Describes how both parents and churches can contribute to twisted views of God, and outlines some ways to recover.
The Sociology of the Ayn Rand Cult M Rothbard 2007 Fascinating description of the cult characteristics of  the Ayn Rand movement of the 1960's.
Spiritual Abuse J Vanvonderen 2005 Interview with Jeff Vanvonderen by STEPS magazine on the topic of spiritual abuse.
Spiritual Brokenness in Recovery D Ryan 2005 Your image of God may be distorted. Discover that the true God is very different.
Thought Reform Exists Dr M Singer 2005 Published in 1994 in response to cult apologists' denials
Watchman Nee M Irons 2007 Watchman Nee researcher reports Nee alleged clergy sexual abuse.
When to Leave C Swindoll 2005 Identifies warning signs of a blind leader leading the blind. Written while he was pastor of the Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton.
When Religion Goes Bad--Part I, Part II, Part III D Ryan & J Vanvonderen 2005 Spiritual abuse produces false images of God.
When You Are Ready To Try Again: Going Back To Church J Vanvonderen 2005 Characteristics of hurtful churches and "grace-full churches," and a section on learning to trust again
Why Strict Churches Are Strong Slate Magazine 2005 Suggests the intriguing idea that members are willing to pay the price because the religious product is superior
Wretched Urgency II: My Not-So-Guilty Pleasures. M Spencer 2005 A bulls-eye shot at an Assembly-style favorite--seriousness and commitment, at the expense of enjoying the simple pleasures of life
Last updated January, 2007
   | Home |  Glossary |  Copyright & Linking Policy |
Copyright © 2003-2007 Margaret M. Irons
Pages on this site may not be framed.