The Mormon cult : a former missionary reveals the secrets of Mormon mind control / Jack B. Worthy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Worthy, Jack B.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Latter Day Saint churches--China--Hong Kong.

Latter Day Saint churches.

Latter Day Saints--Biography.

Latter Day Saints.

Latter Day Saint churches--Controversial literature.

Motion pictures--China--Hong Kong.

Motion pictures.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (206 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Tucson, Ariz. : See Sharp Press, 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Scrutinizing the experience of growing up Mormon, this personal narrative tells the story of one man's disillusionment with his faith and subsequent excommunication from the Church. This account reveals what is posited as inherent racism and sexism within the church and seeks to expose the controlling methods of indoctrination and the harsh process of excommunication. The basic tenets of the religion are explained, personal stories and analyses are shared, and church authorities are cited to support the claims of extreme gender and racial discrimination. From unknowing follower to angry r

Contents:

Front Cover; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction (by Richard Packham); Preface; A Note on Terminology; 1. A Thumbnail History of Mormonism; 2. The Indoctrination Process; 3. Life Before My Mission; 4. My Mission in Hong Kong; 5. Excommunication and Life After Mormonism; Glossary of Mormon Terms; Recommended Reading & Viewing; Index; Back Cover

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-884365-71-X

OCLC:

456408228