![]() ![]() Please feel free to jump in on the conversation if you have more to share, questions to ask, etc. Some people are new here and others have been here for a while. Corning’s letter here in the hopes that my readers will tear it apart and identify key abuse issues that raise red flags for an unhealthy or spiritually abusive church. Many of us have lived it and are working our way through it. I want you to know that we get spiritual abuse here. If you found this blog via searching this story, welcome! If you are from HBC, I’m very saddened to hear about what has been going on. ![]() Some may doubt their faith or even have a crisis of faith because of spiritual abuse. The most heart-wrenching part of spiritual abuse is what it does to one’s faith. This is one big mess and the spiritual ramifications may never be known. Some will feel betrayed by a man who was supposed to be their godly shepherd. Some will defend their beloved pastor, some will start questioning. Spiritual abuse leaves people confused, not knowing who to trust. The sad reality, which I mentioned to Ryan at The Elephant’s Debt, is that much harm is done to the Body of Christ when there is spiritual abuse. This statement gives credibility to the many elders who have already left as well as validates many who have been confused. I applaud Dave Corning for his powerful public statement. It should be sent out far and wide as a teaching tool on spiritual abuse. This is probably the “best” letter I’ve read that uncovers so many aspects of abuse in such a clear fashion. When looking at spiritual abuse, I’ve said a number of times that it seems like all spiritual abusers go to a Creepy Spiritual Abuse School (CSAS) because they all behave the same, follow the same abuse patterns (they abuse their power, lack accountability, etc), use the same defense mechanisms, twist the same Bible verses. And then I e-mailed the guys at The Elephant’s Debt (TED) blog seeking permission to copy the letter here so we could discuss it. ![]() I have to say, I took in a deep sigh when I read this letter. Holy Moly, that’s a lot of Twitter followers! When reading this blog post, please consider how many people are and have been affected by Harvest Bible Chapel’s Pastor James MacDonald! But inwardly are ravenous wolves.” Matt 7:15 ![]()
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