Retracted: Seemingly harmless new Christian religious movements in South Africa pose serious threats of spiritual abuse

Pretorius, S.P.

doi:10.4102/hts.v63i1.199

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“…Sedert so vroeg as die sewentigerjare is 'n beduidende aantal boeke en artikels oor geestelike verwonding gepubliseer (kyk Blue 1993;Booth 1991;Cumella 2005aCumella , 2005cEnroth 1993;Johnson & VanVonderen 1991;Langone 1995;Martin 1995;Oates 1970;Peck 1978;Pretorius 2007;Sloat 1990;VanVonderen 1989;Wright 2001). Terme soos 'geestelike misbruik', 'geestelike aanranding', 'geestelike verkragting', 'geestelike molestering' en 'geestelike afknouing' kom ook dikwels in die literatuur voor om verskillende aspekte van geestelike verwonding te beklemtoon (De Villiers 2008).…”

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Pastorale begeleiding van die geestelik verwonde persoon

Coetzer

2010

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Pastoral counselling for spiritually wounded peopleOn the one hand, religion could fulfil an edifying and enriching role; on the other, it could be destructive and devastating if it uses unethical, manipulating and controlling techniques and coercive measures to promote the goals of a leader or a system. Insecurity and doubt regarding a person's own competence and worth flowing from painful events in the past tend to make people vulnerable. Often, spiritual wounds lead to a warped image of God; a warped self-identity as a Christian; intense pain in family relationships; overwhelming feelings of disillusionment; problems with personal borders; a lack of basic life skills; a lack of trust and purpose in life, as well as fluctuating phases of opposite emotions, like depression, anger and joy. Once denial has been overcome, counselling towards healing can start. Such counselling should primarily focus on joining a support group, spiritual healing, healing with regard to habits of thought, social recovery as well as physical healing.

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Coetzer

2010

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Misuse of Religious titles by self-proclaimed spiritual leaders: Prophets, Apostles, and Popes in South Africa

Thinane

2021

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In the world of religions, different religious officials are given different titles. Christianity as a religion in the world and in South Africa particularly, has been severely attacked by self proclaimed spiritual leaders who perform false miracles and abuse titles that have been respected by traditional mainstream churches for decades. These self-appointed spiritual leaders make utilization of these titles either through self-propagating or by accepting them when utilized upon them by their followers. This paper argues that self-appointed spiritual leaders' mere use of these revered religious titles cannot be justified within Christianity's framework. This paper offers a closer look at the literature regarding the use of religious titles such as Prophet, Apostle, and Pope. These religious titles remain very respectable within the Christian religion and are used to honour the role played by both biblical and contemporary Christian leaders. This paper makes three arguments; First, the age of the prophets was washed away by God's written Word in the Holy Bible, so those given this title should be pressed to prove the truthfulness of their prophecies beyond doubt. Second, apostles were those who were eye and ear witnesses to the teachings and resurrection of Jesus. Contemporary apostles must be compelled to defend their apostleship, as is the case in 2 Corinthians 11.Lastly, the title of Pope is traditionally bestowed upon the Catholic Bishop of Rome, the head bishop of the Patriarchate of Alexandria, and other leaders of traditional ecclesial communities. In its entirety, this paper deals with the scientifically neglected aspect within the larger question of the regulation of religions in South Africa.

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Retracted: Seemingly harmless new Christian religious movements in South Africa pose serious threats of spiritual abuse

Abstract: This article has been retracted at the request of the Editor-in-Chief.

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Pastorale begeleiding van die geestelik verwonde persoon

Pastorale begeleiding van die geestelik verwonde persoon

Misuse of Religious titles by self-proclaimed spiritual leaders: Prophets, Apostles, and Popes in South Africa

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