Ritual Abuse: Christian Point of View

Brown, Rebecca. (1986) He came to set the captives free. Chick Publications: Chino, CA.
NOTE: Story of a nurse's recruitment and escape from satanism. Many scriptural suggestions for fighting satanism. 

Brown, Rebecca, and Yoder, Daniel. (1996) Unbroken curses. Whitaker House: New Kensington, PA.

Brown, Rebecca. (1997) Prepare for war. Whitaker House: New Kensington, PA. (Originally published (1987) Chick Publications: Chino, CA. 

Bubeck, M. I. (1975) The adversary. Moody Press.

Bubeck, M. I. (1984.) Overcoming the adversary. Moody Press.

Bubeck, M. I. (1993) The satanic revival: Surprising cure. Here's Life Publishers: P. O. BOX 1576, San Bernardino, CA. Also T. Nelson: Nashville, TN.

Clark, Patricia B. (2010) Restoring survivors of satanic ritual abuse. Five Stone Publishing, Easton, KS. 
NOTE: From the publisher:  "This book, Restoring survivors of satanic ritual abuse, should find its place in the libraries of pastors, church leaders, Bible schools, etc. as a manual to guide in understanding and ministering deliverance to the captives as Jesus came to do."
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Christin, Shani. (2005) Straight from the heart.
NOTE: From the back cover: Shani Cristin, a Christian for 55 years, has served in various church-related ministries for 24 years. She courageously writes as one whole-heartedly devoted to the work of God’s kingdom but first-handedly familiar with the weariness of 12 long years of fighting to free herself from hindrances of spirit, mind and body resulting from the evil perpetrated on her. She now serves in an international ministry using the wisdom learned in her healing journey to help others.
Information: http://www.rcm-usa.org/Straight-from-the-Heart.htm/

Frederickson, Bruce G. (1988) How to respond to . . . satanism. Concordia: St. Louis, MI
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction: The enemy and his footprints: The whispers of God: Satan visible - religious satanists: On the margin of the visible - satanic cults: Do-it-yourself satanism: From a Christian Perspective: Recommended reading.
NOTE: This is a Christian pamphlet, written by a Lutheran minister. It does not mention or comment on intergenerational satanism, although it has a short section on pre-Crowley satanic practices. 

Friesen, J. G. (1991). Uncovering the mystery of MPD. Here's Life Publishers: San Bernadino, CA
NOTE: Dr. James Friesen, a specialist in MPD, documents that ritualistic abuse is widespread today, even among respected citizens of our communities.

Friesen, J. G. (1992) More than survivors: Conversations with multiple-personality clients. T. Nelson: Nashville TN.

French, Joel. (1991) The secret diary of a satan worshipper. New Leaf Press, Green Forest, AZ.
NOTE: Christian biography.

Hawkins, Diane. (2009) Multiples Identities: Understanding and supporting the severely abused.
Information: http://www.rcm-usa.org/Multiple-Identities.htm http://www.rcm-usa.org/Multiple-Identities.htm

Hawkins, Tom and Hawkins, Diane. Dissociative identity disorder: Recognizing and restoring the severely abused.
Table of Contents: Ch. 1:  INTRODUCTION - Ch.  2:  UNDERSTANDING DID - Definition of Dissociation - Definition of Dissociative Identity Disorder - Cause of DID - Frequency of DID - Types of DID  -  Ch.  3: RECOGNIZING DID - Diagnostic Tools - Diagnostic Clues in Adults - Diagnostic Clues in Children - Ch. 4: TREATMENT ISSUES - Abuse Dynamics - Physical - Psychological -Spiritual - Programming Dynamics - Definition of Programming - Types of Programming/Mind-control - The Process of Programming - Programming Indicators - Types of Programs - Removing Programming - Ch.  5: UNDERSTANDING MEMORY - Narrative Memory - Traumatic Memory - Accuracy of Traumatic Versus Narrative Memory - Implicit Memory - Body Memory - Early Memory - Deliberate Confusion of Memory - Validating Indicators of True Traumatic Memories - Conclusion - Ch.  6: HEALING MEMORIES WITH TRUTH - Introduction - Purposes of Memory Work - Timing of Memory Work - Barriers to Doing Memory Work  -  How to Do Memory Work - APPENDICES - A.  Renunciation and Affirmation Statements - B.  Satanic Calendar - C.  Definition of Terms - D.  Selected Bibliography
Information: http://www.rcm-usa.org/DID-Book.htm

Hawkins, Tom and Hawkins, Diane. Restoring shattered lives: Manual.
Table of Contents: Introductory Dynamics of DID - Luciferian-Satanic Agenda - Diagnostic Symptoms of DID - DID Screening Sheet - Memory--How Reliable is it? - Healing of Memories—Replacing Lies with God's Truth - Conflict, Denial and False Beliefs: Building Blocks of DID, Parts 1 and 2 - Primary Identities: A Relational Approach - Part 1: Capacity and Synchronization - Part 2: Understanding Primary Parts and Desynchronization - Part 3: Primary Identities—Overcoming Dissociationand Desynchronization - Anger, Hate and Forgiveness - Celestial Hierarchy - Heavenly Realms—An Appeal - Dimensions of the Mind and Spirit - Spiritual Dynamics - Support Issues - Role of the Church - Overview of Healing Journey - Why, God? (Addressing the Issue of God and Human Suffering) - Appendix—A Structural Model of Dissociation - Renunciation and Affirmation Statement-Definitions of Terms - Select Bibliography - Resource Directory
Information: http://www.rcm-usa.org/RSL-Manual.htm 

Jones, Rick. (1988) Stairway to hell. Chick Publications: Chino, CA.

Larson, Bob. (1996) In the name of satan. Thomas Nelson: Nashville, TN.

Laurent, Bob. (1991) Equipping your child for spiritual warfare. LifeJourney Books: Elgin, IL.

Lopitz, Candy Gwen. (2011) Spiritual Battery: Hope for cult casualties - Help for those assisting their recovery. Xulon Press (Christian self-publisher.)
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Lyons, Arthur. (1970) The second coming: Satanism in America. Dodd, Mead: NY, NY.

Lyons, A. (1988) Satan wants you. Mysterious Books: NY, NY.

MacNutt, Francis. (1995) Deliverance from evil spirits: A practical manual. Chosen Books, Grand Rapids, MI.
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Nugent, C. (1983) Masks of satan. Sheed and Ward.

Passantino, Robert and Passantino, Gretchen. (1991) When the devil dares your kids: Protecting your children from satanism, witchcraft, and the occult. Vine Books: Ann Arbor, MI.

Passantino, Bob and Passantino, Gretchen. (1995) Satanism. Zonervan: Grand Rapids. MI.
TABLE OF CONTENTS: How to use this book: Introduction: History: Misconceptions about satanism: Theology: Witnessing tips: Selected bibliography: Parallel comparison chart: Glossary.?NOTE: This is a Christian pamphlet, part of a series on responding to different religions and sects. The authors view satanism as comprised of mainly young males, mostly self-styles loners, but some belonging to formal groups such as The Church if Satan and the Temple of Set. They estimate the total number of satanists as 6,000 world-wide, and do not lend credence to multi-generational satanism or allegations of ritual abuse in day care.

Peck, M. S. (1983) People of the lie. Simon and Schuster.
NOTE: A Christian meditation on the characteristics of individual and group evil, the nature of satan, and God's attitude toward evil. No mention of ritual abuse.

Rich, Mary and Jose, Carol. (1996) Evil web: A true story of cult abuse and courage. Horizon Press: Far Hills, NJ.
NOTE: This is Mary Rich's story of her involvement, along with her husband and children, with an abusive Christian-based cult. It details the emotional and physical horrors of abuse which they lived through, her own escape, her fight to find and reclaim her children, and the successful criminal prosecution against the cult leader, Ronald Larrinaga. It can be very triggering, especially for those who react to Biblical verses coupled with abuse, and mothers who do not, or cannot, protect their children from abusive religious authorities. A short afterword on cults is provided by Robert T. Cross.

S., Joe. (1991) Out of hell again: Satanic ritual abuse and recovery. Available from: State of the Art Publishing, 225 Crossroads Blvd. #414, Carmel CA 93923.
NOTE: Excerpts from the journal of a survivor who is helped by his Christian faith, therapy, and the Twelve Steps of ACOA.

Schwarz, Ted and Empey, Duane. (1988) Satanism: Is your family safe? Zondervan: Grand Rapids, Mich.

Steffon, Jeffrey J., Satanism: Is it real? Servant Pub: Ann Arbor, MI.

Smith, Michelle, & Pazder, Larry. (1980) Michelle remembers. Pocket Books: NY, NY.
NOTE: A Canadian woman relives l4 months of satanic childhood abuse while in therapy. Catholic viewpoint.

Stanfield, Lawrence W. (2005) Rachel.  Trafford Pub., Victoria, BC, Canada.
NOTE:  Rachel Is the name of an eight year old alter of a thirty-two year old client of Dr. Stanfield. The book is an account of her escape from her cult family and her journey into psychological health. Finally, Rachel, the book, is designed as a training manual and teaching-text for ministers, parents, professionals, teachers, counselors.
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Stratford, L. (1988) Satan's underground. Harvest House: Eugene, OR.
NOTE: First-person account of a woman's recruitment into satanism and escape.

Stratford, Lauren (1993). Stripped naked. Pelican: LA.
NOTE: Survivor's account of coming to terms with ritual abuse memories and multiple personality diagnosis.

Warnke, M. (1972) The satan seller. Bridge Publishing: South Plainsfield, NJ.
NOTE: First-person account of an adult's indoctrination into a satanic drug and sex ring, his escape and recovery.

Warnke, R. H. (1985) The great pretender. Starburst.

 

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