Book review: Leaving christian fundamentalism and the reconstruction of identity

Volume 1, 2020

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Book review: Leaving christian fundamentalism and the reconstruction of identity

Daniel W. Phillips III

Published Date

June 4th, 2021

Issue

Volume 1, 2020

DOI

https://doi.org/10.54208/ooo1/1005

Abstract

Reviewed by Daniel W. Phillips III, Campbellsville University, Kentucky1

New York, NY: Routledge, 2017, 264 pages. Australian Josie McSkimming.

The grooming of children for sexual abuse in religious settings: Unique characteristics and select case studies

Volume 3, 2022

Susan Raine, PhD

This article examines how religious authority, obedience, and spiritual fear enable child sexual grooming, using cross-faith case studies to show how abuse dynamics in religious settings differ from secular contexts.

Human trafficking, cults, & coercion: The use of drugs as a tool

Volume 5, 2023

Robin Boyle-Laisure, JD

This article examines how traffickers exploit drug addiction to coerce victims into sex work, reshaping legal understandings of coercion.

Jesus built my strawman: The church of the ecumenical redemption international and “minister” Edward Jay Robin Belanger

Volume 6, 2023

Donald J. Netolitzky

This article explores how the Church of the Ecumenical Redemption International uses pseudolaw and conspiracies to manipulate followers and evade legal accountability.

Cults and media stereotypes: Does media coverage of current and former cult members hinder victims’ recovery?

Volume 5, 2023

Dhyana Levey

This article explores how media exposure affects former cult members’ self-image and well-being, suggesting that stigmatizing portrayals may influence their recovery and negative self-perceptions.

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