'''''Twisted Scriptures: Breaking Free from Churches That Abuse''''' (first edition '''''Twisted Scriptures: A Path to Freedom from Abusive Churches''''') is a [[non-fiction]] book by Mary Alice Chrnalogar, published by [[Zondervan]]. Chrnalogar instructs readers on how to determine if a religious group is manipulative or abusive, and describes techniques of [[mind control]]. The book was first pubilshed in 1997 by publishers Whitaker House and Control Techniques,<ref>{{oclc|37902365}}</ref><ref>{{oclc|36990972}}</ref> and republished in 2000 by [[Zondervan]].<ref>{{oclc|43951980}}</ref> A [[Spanish language]] edition was published in 2006 by Vida<ref>{{cite book | last =Chrnalogar | first =Mary Alice | title =Escrituras Torcidas | publisher =Vida | year =2006 | isbn = 0829745041}}</ref> The book was positively received in reviews. ''[[Midwest Book Review]]'' characterized the book as "invaluable as a self-help guide",<ref name="midwest" /> the ''[[Post-Tribune]]'' called it "a book designed to free cult victims"<ref name="chapter" /> and ''What Magazine'' wrote that it "shows readers how to find the path to freedom".<ref name="malkin" />
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==Reception==
''[[Midwest Book Review]]'' wrote, "Twisted Scriptures is invaluable as a self-help guide and as a tool for families and friends to free loved ones from destructive groups."<ref name="midwest">{{cite journal | last =Cox | first =James A. | title =Twisted Scriptures: A Path to Freedom from Abusive Churches | journal =[[Midwest Book Review]]|___location=[[Oregon, Wisconsin]] | date =January 1997}}</ref> Michelle K. Witowski of the ''[[Post-Tribune]]'' characterized ''Twisted Scriptures'' as "a book designed to free cult victims".<ref name="chapter" /> Leslie Malkin reviewed the book for ''What Magazine'', and commented: "Through the questioning of authority, putting biblical scriptures back into context and restoration of critical thinking, Chrnalogar also shows readers how to find the path to freedom."<ref name="malkin">{{cite journal | last =Malkin | first =Leslie | title = Twisted scriptures: a path to freedom from abusive churches | journal =What Magazine | volume =12 | issue =4 | pages =59 | publisher =What! Publishers Inc. |___location=[[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]], [[Canada]] | date =September-October 1998|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-30441400.html }}</ref> The [[Cult Awareness and Information Centre]] described the book as "valuable both as a self-help guide and as a tool for families and friends to free loved ones from destructive groups."<ref>{{cite news | title =Twisted Scriptures -A Path To Freedom from Abusive Churches | work =Cult Help and Information | publisher =[[Cult Awareness and Information Centre]] | date =2009 | url =http://www.culthelp.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=763&Itemid=8 | accessdate = 2009-12-08 }}</ref> Consultant on cults [[Rick Ross (consultant)|Rick Ross]] commented, "Within her book Chrnalogar examines in depth how destructive groups can manipulate the bible."<ref>{{cite news | last =Ross | first =Rick|authorlink=Rick Ross (consultant) | title =A Family cult? | work =Cult News | publisher =The Ross Institute Internet Archives | date =December 5, 2002 | url =http://www.cultnews.com/?cat=62 | accessdate = 2009-12-09}}</ref> Cult Information Services of Northeast Ohio called the book "A valuable 'do it yourself' approach to breaking the grip of a controlling church or discipling relationship."<ref>{{cite news | title =Twisted Scriptures: A Path to Freedom from Abusive Churches | work =CISNEO: Book Reviews | publisher = Cult Information Services of Northeast Ohio, Inc. (CISNEO) |___location=[[Akron, Ohio]] | date =2009 | url =http://www.cisneoinc.org/reviews.htm | accessdate =2009-12-09 }}</ref> ''Twisted Scriptures'' is used as a reference in books including the [[House of Bishops]] book ''Promoting a Safe Church: Policy for Safeguarding Adults in the Church of England'',<ref>{{cite book | last =[[House of Bishops]] | title =Promoting a Safe Church: Policy for Safeguarding Adults in the Church of England | publisher =Church House Publishing | year =2006 | page =22| isbn = 0715141090}}</ref> ''American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War On America'' published by [[Free Press (publisher)|Free Press]],<ref>{{cite book | last =Hedges | first =Chris | title =American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War On America | publisher =[[Free Press (publisher)|Free Press]] | year =2006 | page =224 | isbn =0743284437 }}</ref> ''Reframing Paul: Conversations in Grace & Community'' published by [[Inter-Varsity Press]],<ref>{{cite book | last =Strom | first =Mark | title =Reframing Paul: Conversations in Grace & Community | publisher =[[Inter-Varsity Press]] | year =2000 | page =246 | isbn =0830815708 }}</ref> and ''The NIV Application Commentary'' published by [[Zondervan]].<ref>{{cite book | last =Smith | first =Gary V. | title =The NIV Application Commentary: Hosea, Amos, Micah | publisher =[[Zondervan]] | year =2001 | page =91 | isbn =0310206146 }}</ref>
