Schizophrenic Christianity: How Christian Fundamentalism Attracts and Protects Sociopaths. Abusive Pastors. and Child Molesters

Using case study after case study of Independent Fundamental Baptist pastors accused indicted or convicted of child molesting the author shows that these men continue to serve in the ministry unhindered. With surprising quotes from public leaders of Christian Fundamentalism such as the late Jerry Falwell the author shows that many ultra-conservative Baptist churches grant their pastors total immunity and blame and isolate their victims instead. In easy to understand language Massi explains the theology of American Christian Fundamentalism and shows how it has departed radically from historic Christian belief into a gender-based externalized pietism that evaluates spiritual success in terms of numbers and political power. She paints a frightening picture of a religion gone horribly wrong in which child molesters can easily pick up the lingo amass a following and hold themselves above accountability by merging into a system that refuses to police itself or institute rules of behavior for its clergy.

Paperback: 224 pages

Publisher: Jupiter Rising Books (April 28 2008)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0981471803

ISBN-13: 978-0981471808

Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches

Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces