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He Came to Set the Captives Free
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Rebecca Julia Brown
10 books203 followersRebecca Brown (born Ruth Irene Bailey, legally changed in April, 1986) is a controversial Christian author and former doctor best known for her claims of having helped people escape the occult.
In 1984, Brown's medical license was revoked by the issuing state of Indiana. The licensing board ruled that on numerous occasions she had "knowingly and intentionally misdiagnosed her patients", blaming their illnesses on demonic possession. A board-appointed psychiatrist diagnosed her as suffering from "acute personality disorders including demonic delusions and/or paranoid schizophrenia" and observed her injecting herself with unknown substances. The board also found that she had over-medicated her patients and administered improper treatments, as well as failed to properly document their treatment.
The 1984 medical board findings from the state of Indiana identified Elaine as Edna Elaine Moses (aka Elaine Moses, aka Elaine Bailey), one of Brown's patients, and charged that Brown had misdiagnosed her with leukemia and erroneously "treated" her with large doses of Demerol and Phenobarbital. Elaine had to be hospitalized for detoxification of the controlled substances Brown had given her.
After losing her medical license, Bailey adopted the name "Dr. Rebecca Brown". Brown and Elaine Moses (now roommate) began telling people of how Moses was a former high priestess of a Satanic cult and bride of Satan, and how "Dr. Brown" had saved her from a hospital riddled with Satanic cult members who had infiltrated it.
Also among the two women's claims were that Yoga is Satanic, Roman Catholicism is Witchcraft, and that Dungeons & Dragons and other role-playing games are Satanic.
Brown married "Rev." Daniel Michael Yoder (legal name William Joseph Stewart) on December 10, 1989 and created a Christian group called Harvest Warriors with her husband.
In 1984, Brown's medical license was revoked by the issuing state of Indiana. The licensing board ruled that on numerous occasions she had "knowingly and intentionally misdiagnosed her patients", blaming their illnesses on demonic possession. A board-appointed psychiatrist diagnosed her as suffering from "acute personality disorders including demonic delusions and/or paranoid schizophrenia" and observed her injecting herself with unknown substances. The board also found that she had over-medicated her patients and administered improper treatments, as well as failed to properly document their treatment.
The 1984 medical board findings from the state of Indiana identified Elaine as Edna Elaine Moses (aka Elaine Moses, aka Elaine Bailey), one of Brown's patients, and charged that Brown had misdiagnosed her with leukemia and erroneously "treated" her with large doses of Demerol and Phenobarbital. Elaine had to be hospitalized for detoxification of the controlled substances Brown had given her.
After losing her medical license, Bailey adopted the name "Dr. Rebecca Brown". Brown and Elaine Moses (now roommate) began telling people of how Moses was a former high priestess of a Satanic cult and bride of Satan, and how "Dr. Brown" had saved her from a hospital riddled with Satanic cult members who had infiltrated it.
Also among the two women's claims were that Yoga is Satanic, Roman Catholicism is Witchcraft, and that Dungeons & Dragons and other role-playing games are Satanic.
Brown married "Rev." Daniel Michael Yoder (legal name William Joseph Stewart) on December 10, 1989 and created a Christian group called Harvest Warriors with her husband.
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April 16, 2009
Although I cannot agree with every single thing in this book... I really enjoyed reading it. For one thing - because I have come out of DARKNESS (heroin addict/prostitute) - I have been exposed to the demonic/spiritual warfare to a pretty great degree.
I have worked with a woman and some of her family members that have recently come out of YEARS of SRA (Satanic Ritual Abuse). I read the Rebecca Brown book years prior to meeting this woman and my husband has never read it. When this woman came to live with us, crazy things began happening... knocking on the door, no one being there when we answered, computer running by itself, changing fonts from microscopic to HUGE... CD, DVD, TV etc. not working whenever we wanted to watch or listen to something like worship... these may sound like minor inconveniences (and they were/are) but they happened so frequently once this woman started living with us that it's too much to be a coincidence.
I will not share some of the personal and private things that this woman has had to go through even while she's been here - in spite of finally escaping physically from where she lived (in the same state as Elaine as a matter of fact). She had continued to be tormented emotionally, spiritually and even physically (my husband said that unless he saw it with his own eyes he wouldn't believe it) but the Lord Jesus is so faithful and because she has made Him her LORD and Savior, He is doing amazing things in this woman's life!!!
We have been so blessed to see, over and over - Jesus show up and overcome the enemy. Rebecca Brown's book has been so useful and honestly - when she began living with us - I started reading the book again because I felt like every thing in the book was/is what we were/are living on a daily basis.
I definitely BELIEVE that much of the experience Rebecca and Elaine experienced was/is REAL - unfortunately the witches astral projecting is real and DOES happen... we have found that when this happens (when we rebuke demons in Jesus' Name and they don't leave - demons may take a bit if they are a principality but eventually, they MUST leave - while human spirits are much more stubborn) we ask Jesus to break their silver cord and sever their head from their body (if they wont repent) and they leave. I also believe that there ARE Satanists who pretend to be good, moral, upstanding people or even more so Christian... so that it will be very difficult for anyone to believe it if they are accused of being involved in the occult.
All I can say, is don't write the things in Rebecca's book as too extreme to be true. I think that one of Satan's biggest deceptions is to get people to believe that things like this don't happen. If anyone (like myself) have gone to the depths of hell before Jesus came and pulled you out - you KNOW that given the right circumstance, we humans are capable of ANYTHING; capable of doing the sickest, most vile, demented crimes against other human beings... especially if a person does not have a relationship with Jesus, and even more so, if the person considers Satan their god.
Regardless, Jesus is Lord, He is on the throne and "Our brothers conquered him by the blood of the lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they did not cling to their lives even in the face of death." Rev.12:11
I have worked with a woman and some of her family members that have recently come out of YEARS of SRA (Satanic Ritual Abuse). I read the Rebecca Brown book years prior to meeting this woman and my husband has never read it. When this woman came to live with us, crazy things began happening... knocking on the door, no one being there when we answered, computer running by itself, changing fonts from microscopic to HUGE... CD, DVD, TV etc. not working whenever we wanted to watch or listen to something like worship... these may sound like minor inconveniences (and they were/are) but they happened so frequently once this woman started living with us that it's too much to be a coincidence.
I will not share some of the personal and private things that this woman has had to go through even while she's been here - in spite of finally escaping physically from where she lived (in the same state as Elaine as a matter of fact). She had continued to be tormented emotionally, spiritually and even physically (my husband said that unless he saw it with his own eyes he wouldn't believe it) but the Lord Jesus is so faithful and because she has made Him her LORD and Savior, He is doing amazing things in this woman's life!!!
We have been so blessed to see, over and over - Jesus show up and overcome the enemy. Rebecca Brown's book has been so useful and honestly - when she began living with us - I started reading the book again because I felt like every thing in the book was/is what we were/are living on a daily basis.
I definitely BELIEVE that much of the experience Rebecca and Elaine experienced was/is REAL - unfortunately the witches astral projecting is real and DOES happen... we have found that when this happens (when we rebuke demons in Jesus' Name and they don't leave - demons may take a bit if they are a principality but eventually, they MUST leave - while human spirits are much more stubborn) we ask Jesus to break their silver cord and sever their head from their body (if they wont repent) and they leave. I also believe that there ARE Satanists who pretend to be good, moral, upstanding people or even more so Christian... so that it will be very difficult for anyone to believe it if they are accused of being involved in the occult.
All I can say, is don't write the things in Rebecca's book as too extreme to be true. I think that one of Satan's biggest deceptions is to get people to believe that things like this don't happen. If anyone (like myself) have gone to the depths of hell before Jesus came and pulled you out - you KNOW that given the right circumstance, we humans are capable of ANYTHING; capable of doing the sickest, most vile, demented crimes against other human beings... especially if a person does not have a relationship with Jesus, and even more so, if the person considers Satan their god.
Regardless, Jesus is Lord, He is on the throne and "Our brothers conquered him by the blood of the lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they did not cling to their lives even in the face of death." Rev.12:11
December 25, 2009
Rebecca Brown, He Came to Set the Captives Free, is not only a book about medical conditions but it also elaborates on the demonic forces and how people are lured in where they become captive to it. It speaks on the Brotherhood, witches and rituals, and witches cult called The Sisters of Light. You would not consider this as a cult with such a name--keyword, 'light'. Furthermore, these cults are extremely secretive and under the radar, where some people are invited to their ceremonies without a clue. There are no membership records kept and blood-contracts are burned by the high priests to leave no evidence. Satanists infest on all classes from poor to rich.
This is a must read since we are living also in a spiritual realm, not just the natural (human) realm. I cannot put the book down since I speak on some of these notions in my upcoming book, Unleashing the Spirit. Except Rebecca Brown, MD, speaks on surreal accounts and conditions. I speak on the spiritual realm as a whole in this 3 volumes-series of Unleashing the Spirit.
*Elaine even admits to Satan controlling real-life werewolves, vampires, and zombies. What do you believe? Children born from cult members are demonically possessed. These stories are scary alone. Black Sabbath, other rituals and human sacrifices. Use Jesus terms, holidays, and festivities to meet their satanism rituals.
This is a must read since we are living also in a spiritual realm, not just the natural (human) realm. I cannot put the book down since I speak on some of these notions in my upcoming book, Unleashing the Spirit. Except Rebecca Brown, MD, speaks on surreal accounts and conditions. I speak on the spiritual realm as a whole in this 3 volumes-series of Unleashing the Spirit.
*Elaine even admits to Satan controlling real-life werewolves, vampires, and zombies. What do you believe? Children born from cult members are demonically possessed. These stories are scary alone. Black Sabbath, other rituals and human sacrifices. Use Jesus terms, holidays, and festivities to meet their satanism rituals.
June 12, 2010
I think this is the best quote from the book: "you are responsible as an individual before the Lord to carefully study everything anyone tells you, to see if it is consistent with the scriptures". I will try to apply that to this book.
Rebecca Brown's book could be a great case study for prooftexting, in the pejorative sense. Taking verses out of context to prove something the context of the versus is not saying.
Here are a couple quote I like about this:
"A text without a context is a pretext for a proof text." D.A. Carason
"Never read a Bible verse." Stand To Reason, Greg Koukl (also read the verses/paragraph before and after)
Bible verses used in the book are taking to say werewolves and vampires are real. If there is no Bible verse for the picking, there's an unmentioned appeal to authority. For example, this is my paraphrase, I know of rock'n roll artists who have sworn allegiance satan, so burn all your rock music CDs why? the short answer, because I say so.
In Scot Mcknight's book, The Blue Parakeet, he suggests a way of reading the Bible; with tradition. Here's a summary of that approach, isn't every individual interpreting on their own but looking to church tradition, to keep us on track, but not to dictate the interpretation. Applying that to the book, some of the interpretations would not be biblically faithful.
The book has a sincere tone but overall I found it authoritarian and dogmatic. "Take what I say as truth, period, sometimes there's a scripture to make what I say fit or just take my word for it."
As other reviewers here have pointed out the low to no credibility of the author, with her claims being investigated and shown as false.
With all that said, there are glimmers of a good principles to follow there. We are to be more to alert to the power of the supernatural and the possible impact of that on the natural. We are in a spiritual war, and how that plays out we don't know.
The Bible does provide incites into the supernatural and our spiritual war; to me this book stretches far far beyond what the Bible says.
Rebecca Brown's book could be a great case study for prooftexting, in the pejorative sense. Taking verses out of context to prove something the context of the versus is not saying.
Here are a couple quote I like about this:
"A text without a context is a pretext for a proof text." D.A. Carason
"Never read a Bible verse." Stand To Reason, Greg Koukl (also read the verses/paragraph before and after)
Bible verses used in the book are taking to say werewolves and vampires are real. If there is no Bible verse for the picking, there's an unmentioned appeal to authority. For example, this is my paraphrase, I know of rock'n roll artists who have sworn allegiance satan, so burn all your rock music CDs why? the short answer, because I say so.
In Scot Mcknight's book, The Blue Parakeet, he suggests a way of reading the Bible; with tradition. Here's a summary of that approach, isn't every individual interpreting on their own but looking to church tradition, to keep us on track, but not to dictate the interpretation. Applying that to the book, some of the interpretations would not be biblically faithful.
The book has a sincere tone but overall I found it authoritarian and dogmatic. "Take what I say as truth, period, sometimes there's a scripture to make what I say fit or just take my word for it."
As other reviewers here have pointed out the low to no credibility of the author, with her claims being investigated and shown as false.
With all that said, there are glimmers of a good principles to follow there. We are to be more to alert to the power of the supernatural and the possible impact of that on the natural. We are in a spiritual war, and how that plays out we don't know.
The Bible does provide incites into the supernatural and our spiritual war; to me this book stretches far far beyond what the Bible says.
April 25, 2013
"The blood of Jesus is so powerful, and His work on the cross so complete, that even the werewolves can be saved if they want to be."
--Rebecca Brown
You heard it here first; Jesus is Team Jacob!
--Rebecca Brown
You heard it here first; Jesus is Team Jacob!
August 9, 2011
http://www.harvestwarriors.com/about=...
This is what Rebeca Brown (now Yoder) is doing nowadays. And I wish her well. But she swore up and down to her readers, and JACK CHICK before us, that she would one day be sacrificed to Satan by Satanic cultists in Indiana.
Uh...huh.
This could have been really creative, daring, shocking "religious fiction", and a phenomenal read at that. Instead is purports to be non-fiction, and true. Which it's not.
Dr. Brown was in fact diagnosed as schizophrenic, the psychotic break occurring while she was in her residency to become an MD, UNDOUBTEDLY a traumatic event for any sane rational person.
So no, I don't believe Angels surrounded a pastors house, rebuffing satanists while they astrally projected there to kill the pastor. Nor do I believe Rebeca's cat was possessed by Satanists. But I suppose I believe Rebeca BELIEVES it to be true, with all her heart.
Rebeca owes apologies to those she's slandered with false accusations of satanism. But beyond that, I wish her happiness in her new life in the country, and hope she gets it through her head that it's better to LIVE for Jesus than to make up wild-eyed fictional stories ending with information on how you intend to DIE for Jesus.
This is what Rebeca Brown (now Yoder) is doing nowadays. And I wish her well. But she swore up and down to her readers, and JACK CHICK before us, that she would one day be sacrificed to Satan by Satanic cultists in Indiana.
Uh...huh.
This could have been really creative, daring, shocking "religious fiction", and a phenomenal read at that. Instead is purports to be non-fiction, and true. Which it's not.
Dr. Brown was in fact diagnosed as schizophrenic, the psychotic break occurring while she was in her residency to become an MD, UNDOUBTEDLY a traumatic event for any sane rational person.
So no, I don't believe Angels surrounded a pastors house, rebuffing satanists while they astrally projected there to kill the pastor. Nor do I believe Rebeca's cat was possessed by Satanists. But I suppose I believe Rebeca BELIEVES it to be true, with all her heart.
Rebeca owes apologies to those she's slandered with false accusations of satanism. But beyond that, I wish her happiness in her new life in the country, and hope she gets it through her head that it's better to LIVE for Jesus than to make up wild-eyed fictional stories ending with information on how you intend to DIE for Jesus.
January 30, 2008
This is the scariest book that I've ever read, and I had alot of trouble sleeping during the time that I read this book.. I think the book is super interesting, thus the 5 star rating, however, I don't know if I quite believe everything in the book...this book is great for conversation and I would highly recommend to read this book in the daytime
November 30, 2019
I first read this book as a 15 year-old, impressionable Evangelical Christian with a fascination (not unlike my demographic at the time) for spiritual warfare and demonic activity. Now as a more sober Orthodox Christian who has read the Desert Fathers and the Philokalia, I can easily conclude that most (if not all) of Rebecca Brown's book is absolute bunk. Let me be clear: I very much believe in Our Lord and God and Savior Jesus Christ (and I say this to fulfill the "test of the spirit" that Brown gives in her book). Nevertheless, several things about this book are totally wrong. Here are a few:
1. Mrs. Brown constantly misquotes the Bible. Like one person already said: "She quotes Leviticus 26:6, 22. Verse 6 in the King James Version uses the words "evil beasts," while verse 22 of the same Version has "wild beasts." She then falsely assumes that there is a distinction between the two and asserts that "there are numerous references to wild beasts belonging to the Lord, but never to evil beasts belonging to Him" (p. 225). From this she argues that "wer beasts" are these "evil beasts" produced by demons that make humans take on "animal-like" shapes. Problem. First, the KJV does not accurately represent the original Hebrew of the Leviticus passages she quotes. All she had to do was check other versions, like the Amplified Bible, to see this. Second, she assumes, based on a faulty English version, that there is a distinction - when there isn't one in the Hebrew." Both words are the same, which means her theory does not hold.
2. Mrs. Brown even contradicts herself. Elaine (the former "satanic priestess") says that the Pope is in the upper ranks of a major occult network involving satanists, sorcerers, and witches. "We [i.e. the satanists] worked closely both with the Catholics -- especially the Jesuits -- and the high-ranking Masons." But then she also says nobody serving the devil can say that "Jesus is Lord" or that they serve Him. This is how she tests the golden-haired angel who appeared to her: "I knew no demon would make such a declaration, Satan would tear him to shreds on the spot if he did." So then we have a problem when the Catholic (and Jesuit) Pope Francis declares over and over that Jesus is Lord, as anyone doing a simple Youtube search can see. The only conclusion is that Elaine's story is false.
There are many more fallacies, but these two will suffice to show that the book is nonsense.
June 7, 2022
This book is great. It is excellent for the times we're in and up against. It addresses the occult practices, things, mindsets, and mechanics of darkness.
It is a testimony of real-life experiences. The interactions are firsthand, and therefore much insight is granted and provided to the readers.
I enjoyed the scriptures utilized in connection to what was being stated and explained. Many believe the fads of this day are innocent, so this book addresses this "innocence" through the author's involvement.
The book is remarkably written from both sides, of one outside of the occult and of one who became fully engaged with the occult. The book is complete, in my opinion. Great read
It is a testimony of real-life experiences. The interactions are firsthand, and therefore much insight is granted and provided to the readers.
I enjoyed the scriptures utilized in connection to what was being stated and explained. Many believe the fads of this day are innocent, so this book addresses this "innocence" through the author's involvement.
The book is remarkably written from both sides, of one outside of the occult and of one who became fully engaged with the occult. The book is complete, in my opinion. Great read
December 7, 2012
As one of my favorite theologians once said, stories about Satan are fraught with difficulty. After all the old serpent is the father of the lie, and has no interest in being uncovered - so any story about him should be treated with the utmost care. Failure to do so invariably have the tendency to veer off into superstition and the ridiculous.
And no doubt, Rebecca's story is filled with mystical claims, and many do not make sense at all. It is however easy to find the truth about Rebecca, who is really Ruth Bailey - a small-town physician who, after authorities in Indiana revoked her license, traveled to California and began promoting her strange views over there.
See THE CURSE
OF CURSE THEOLOGY, The Return of Rebecca Brown, M.D., by G. Richard Fisher and M. Kurt Goedelman, and Drugs, Demons and Delusions: The "Amazing" Saga of Rebecca Brown, for more. Even Wikipedia has an article on her.
On this kind of topic, a much better read (although also with some strong reserve) is Malachi Martin's Hostage to the Devil, and M. Scott Peck's Glimpses of the Devil.
And no doubt, Rebecca's story is filled with mystical claims, and many do not make sense at all. It is however easy to find the truth about Rebecca, who is really Ruth Bailey - a small-town physician who, after authorities in Indiana revoked her license, traveled to California and began promoting her strange views over there.
See THE CURSE
OF CURSE THEOLOGY, The Return of Rebecca Brown, M.D., by G. Richard Fisher and M. Kurt Goedelman, and Drugs, Demons and Delusions: The "Amazing" Saga of Rebecca Brown, for more. Even Wikipedia has an article on her.
On this kind of topic, a much better read (although also with some strong reserve) is Malachi Martin's Hostage to the Devil, and M. Scott Peck's Glimpses of the Devil.
December 26, 2011
This is an amazing, absolutely true story. Rebecca brings up Bible verse after Bible verse to support every fact she shows, and thousands of brilliant, famous men have claimed that the Bible is the rock upon which we stand. My parents told me that I had to read this before the first Harry Potter, and after consideration, I enjoyed this more. Harry Potter was written by a Satanist, based on Wicka training grounds, and is trying to get children to try out 'magic' school. This was straightforward, told you the absolute truth, and altogetherly well written and made to glorify God.
Yes, I've seen the comments claiming that Rebecca is Skytsophrenic(sp), but, as she said, Skytsophrenia(sp) is a common thing used by those anti-Christ to bring the truth down, to make it look like the delusions of a crazed mind.
Also, did you know that this book is used in police officer's training so that policemen can know what they're dealing with when facing the Occult? Surely if the policemen succesfully use all the methods in this book, then it must be real. How could a crazy person's delusions be used by the government?
All in all, I have to say that Rebecca Brown, MD, is not overreactive, prone to hallucionations, or insane.
Yes, I've seen the comments claiming that Rebecca is Skytsophrenic(sp), but, as she said, Skytsophrenia(sp) is a common thing used by those anti-Christ to bring the truth down, to make it look like the delusions of a crazed mind.
Also, did you know that this book is used in police officer's training so that policemen can know what they're dealing with when facing the Occult? Surely if the policemen succesfully use all the methods in this book, then it must be real. How could a crazy person's delusions be used by the government?
All in all, I have to say that Rebecca Brown, MD, is not overreactive, prone to hallucionations, or insane.
September 6, 2011
I believe this book gives a lot of insight to the World of Witchcraft and it's ways. Of course, one doesn't have to look far nowadays to see the effects of the goal of control and power.
When I started reading it I was more disturbed than afraid. I believe that anyone who isn't afraid of the demonic and supernatural realm hasn't been exposed to the spiritual realm of the satanic kingdom.
That said, those who have commented that she is a fear monger have not read to the end where Jesus does save and deliver because He is all powerful. I'm not sure about the theatrics she describes with the manifestation of demons and all that but I do know that demons are real and that they do want to use us to do the work of Satan.
All praise be to god almighty that we have a deliverer who is able to free us!
A few other things that were said in the book did raise an eyebrow though. She was told that if she didn't tell the world about Jesus then they wouuldn't be told. Well doctrinally thats' wrong. Jesus said that he would build His church. One person will not stop the spread of the Gospel if leigions of demons haven't been able to stop it by now.
there are a few other things that I have found in my reading that aren't quite biblical but that do not diminish the entertainment value of the book. I hesitate to call it a "story" only because I'm sure that whatever I can imagine, the spiritual realm is much more "dramatic than that.
Even teh demoniac in the cemetary broke chains and cut himmself, so theres biblical evidence of the sensationalism that can follow possession.
Overall, I think this is an easily readable book. It's a book that has many warnings of peril and destruction for those who dabble in the dark arts. But there is always the hope she reminds us that we have in Jesus.
When I started reading it I was more disturbed than afraid. I believe that anyone who isn't afraid of the demonic and supernatural realm hasn't been exposed to the spiritual realm of the satanic kingdom.
That said, those who have commented that she is a fear monger have not read to the end where Jesus does save and deliver because He is all powerful. I'm not sure about the theatrics she describes with the manifestation of demons and all that but I do know that demons are real and that they do want to use us to do the work of Satan.
All praise be to god almighty that we have a deliverer who is able to free us!
A few other things that were said in the book did raise an eyebrow though. She was told that if she didn't tell the world about Jesus then they wouuldn't be told. Well doctrinally thats' wrong. Jesus said that he would build His church. One person will not stop the spread of the Gospel if leigions of demons haven't been able to stop it by now.
there are a few other things that I have found in my reading that aren't quite biblical but that do not diminish the entertainment value of the book. I hesitate to call it a "story" only because I'm sure that whatever I can imagine, the spiritual realm is much more "dramatic than that.
Even teh demoniac in the cemetary broke chains and cut himmself, so theres biblical evidence of the sensationalism that can follow possession.
Overall, I think this is an easily readable book. It's a book that has many warnings of peril and destruction for those who dabble in the dark arts. But there is always the hope she reminds us that we have in Jesus.
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May 1, 2009I have never thrown a book away or destroyed one...but I did with this one! Rebecca might truly believe the stuff that she writes about - if so ...God help her! This book does nothing but build fear -unnecessarily. It is one thing to be aware of the scary people and strange behaviors out there - it is quite another to believe that there are horned beasts, werewolves, actual vampires and other mythical creatures running around trying to destroy humans and their souls. And...PLEASE!!! does she actually believe that the Devil is the one behind all us vegetarians - according to her - I'm possessed many times over - as are my children and friends - by demonic creatures! WHATEVER! I threw this book away to protect innocent and naive people for falling victim to this hogwash! One should not live their life in fear - but in rejoicing at the beauty and wonder that God has created for us and to look forward to what lies beyond this earthly life!
April 21, 2015
1 star for making an entertaining read, but minus 60 stars for being written by a delusional schizophrenic who thinks her cat is a Satanist out to get her. If I could vote less than zero, I absolutely would. How did this trash make it onto the shelves as a non-fiction story? Is it because of her bs attempts to "back up " her claims with Scripture? HA. Bible quotes mean nothing when they are taken out of context, perhaps open up one yourself and understand she doesn't have a leg to stand on with her supposed Biblical "proof."
I wouldn't recommend giving this to anyone who's gullible or plainly just an idiot. If you need a reason why, just look at the reviews from people who actually believe this garbage. I'm sure the author thoroughly enjoyed convincing readers (and herself) that she was a special, demon-fighting cookie, and I wish her luck in getting over whatever stress-induced mental disorders she has developed during becoming an M.D.
I wouldn't recommend giving this to anyone who's gullible or plainly just an idiot. If you need a reason why, just look at the reviews from people who actually believe this garbage. I'm sure the author thoroughly enjoyed convincing readers (and herself) that she was a special, demon-fighting cookie, and I wish her luck in getting over whatever stress-induced mental disorders she has developed during becoming an M.D.
December 18, 2007
I read the whole book. It started out fairly well, but as I got into it I noticed there is Scripture taken out of context and some bazaar theology presented in many places. I believe that without very good Biblical background, this book could easily lead a Christian into some serious encounters that would put them in way above their walk. If you have not started the book, I feel it is best to leave it on the shelf and become more established in the basics before taking this book.
December 5, 2020
Pure insanity. Tale of baby-murdering Satanic witch-cults, demon possession etc. Allegedly a "true" story. Author is now known to be a con-artist.
http://answers.org/satan/brown.html
http://www.pfo.org/curse-th.htm
http://answers.org/satan/brown.html
http://www.pfo.org/curse-th.htm
July 7, 2021
INITIAL REVIEW:
The book has two parts. The first part is a true story of a woman's involvement in the occult and the second part is an instruction manual of how christians should be vigilant in prayers for the battle that happens in the demonic realm.
And I think this book was an exhaustive and well written manual of how to confront satanists prayerfully and attack them in prayers.
The style of writing was very lucid and very much read readable, which made me enjoy the reading. If you could put your heart and soul, you could finish the book in one full sitting.
What was not acceptable was the author writing about marriage between a woman and Satan, Satan dressed in white and golden Tuxedo for the wedding (what the what?) and Satan taking the bride in a limousine for first night in a big hotel. All these sound incredulous. We have to bear in mind that the book got released in the 1980's. The average christian could digest such information. I can't debate whether it's false. It could be true too. There are many unusual things listed out in "The Autobiography of a Yogi". While we accept those, why can't we accept this?
Another thing that is worth criticising is that out of all the things she explained regarding her patient's life history, she never mentioned she was married and had kids. Only in one sentance was it shrugged off. It shows that either the author is careless or she's evasive about the subject. She is low profile about the details of her patient's parents too.
She also talks about were-wolfs that she saw. The first half was a very smooth read indeed. I love the efforts the author put into writing for the reader, for his or her benefit. Very few authors would be this much meticulous.
I thought "He came to set captives free" title is so mundane. How can a nice author like this keep a mundane title to her book? Then at the end of the book I realised it's an invitation for those involved in Satanic practices to pick the book up and read! How thoughtful!
I loved the illustrations and cartoons she added to enhance her views. Those were very nice.
I was very upset when I read her short biography on our own Goodreads that her medical licence was cancelled and that she had to endure a lot of shame.
She writes prayerfully that she accepted God's invitation to face all sorts of defamation, unpopularity, sicknesses and persecutions.
She writes that the modern "health and wealth" gospel that people like Joel Osteen (she didn't include that name. I included it) presents are from the pits of hell.
She says a lot of other things that you have to discover yourself by reading from the book.
I cannot help but compare this book with another of similar theme I read last year: "Out of the devil's cauldron" by John Ramirez. He was a Satanist too. He was an occultist of the highest degree. But his experiences were completely different from this lady's. He never claimed he had wild sex with Satan (!!!!!).
However it's best not to compare an apple with an orange.
I give this 4.5 stars.
And my sincere condolences to the author who died. May she rest in peace in the lotus foot of God for the glorious work she did and the persecutions she endured.
EDIT:
I got to know about this author. Her original name was Rebecca Bailey. She was a doctor. And she treated 19 patients with delusional drugs saying they were under satanic radar. They were given treatment for leukaemia, while no one had it. The court said she was cuckoo and cancelled her medical licence saying she was mentally not fit.
I can argue that she has written in the pages of her book that once she accepted God's invitation into caring people that were attacked by Satanists, she would face immense persecution. I totally bought the lie. The logic arises when we question why she did not write about the court saying she was a crazy lady or the court cancelling her license or her name change to Rebecca Brown. Obviously she was hiding those facts from us.
I have a schizophrenic relative who is similar to this author. My relative is highly delusional. I pray that this author's soul which I hope is in heaven right now is freed from all the madness she was undergoing.
I initially rated this a 5 star. Now I give it a one star.
If you want to read of any ex-satanist's testimony, read John Ramirez's "Out of the devil's cauldron". A perfect 5/5.
The book has two parts. The first part is a true story of a woman's involvement in the occult and the second part is an instruction manual of how christians should be vigilant in prayers for the battle that happens in the demonic realm.
And I think this book was an exhaustive and well written manual of how to confront satanists prayerfully and attack them in prayers.
The style of writing was very lucid and very much read readable, which made me enjoy the reading. If you could put your heart and soul, you could finish the book in one full sitting.
What was not acceptable was the author writing about marriage between a woman and Satan, Satan dressed in white and golden Tuxedo for the wedding (what the what?) and Satan taking the bride in a limousine for first night in a big hotel. All these sound incredulous. We have to bear in mind that the book got released in the 1980's. The average christian could digest such information. I can't debate whether it's false. It could be true too. There are many unusual things listed out in "The Autobiography of a Yogi". While we accept those, why can't we accept this?
Another thing that is worth criticising is that out of all the things she explained regarding her patient's life history, she never mentioned she was married and had kids. Only in one sentance was it shrugged off. It shows that either the author is careless or she's evasive about the subject. She is low profile about the details of her patient's parents too.
She also talks about were-wolfs that she saw. The first half was a very smooth read indeed. I love the efforts the author put into writing for the reader, for his or her benefit. Very few authors would be this much meticulous.
I thought "He came to set captives free" title is so mundane. How can a nice author like this keep a mundane title to her book? Then at the end of the book I realised it's an invitation for those involved in Satanic practices to pick the book up and read! How thoughtful!
I loved the illustrations and cartoons she added to enhance her views. Those were very nice.
I was very upset when I read her short biography on our own Goodreads that her medical licence was cancelled and that she had to endure a lot of shame.
She writes prayerfully that she accepted God's invitation to face all sorts of defamation, unpopularity, sicknesses and persecutions.
She writes that the modern "health and wealth" gospel that people like Joel Osteen (she didn't include that name. I included it) presents are from the pits of hell.
She says a lot of other things that you have to discover yourself by reading from the book.
I cannot help but compare this book with another of similar theme I read last year: "Out of the devil's cauldron" by John Ramirez. He was a Satanist too. He was an occultist of the highest degree. But his experiences were completely different from this lady's. He never claimed he had wild sex with Satan (!!!!!).
However it's best not to compare an apple with an orange.
I give this 4.5 stars.
And my sincere condolences to the author who died. May she rest in peace in the lotus foot of God for the glorious work she did and the persecutions she endured.
EDIT:
I got to know about this author. Her original name was Rebecca Bailey. She was a doctor. And she treated 19 patients with delusional drugs saying they were under satanic radar. They were given treatment for leukaemia, while no one had it. The court said she was cuckoo and cancelled her medical licence saying she was mentally not fit.
I can argue that she has written in the pages of her book that once she accepted God's invitation into caring people that were attacked by Satanists, she would face immense persecution. I totally bought the lie. The logic arises when we question why she did not write about the court saying she was a crazy lady or the court cancelling her license or her name change to Rebecca Brown. Obviously she was hiding those facts from us.
I have a schizophrenic relative who is similar to this author. My relative is highly delusional. I pray that this author's soul which I hope is in heaven right now is freed from all the madness she was undergoing.
I initially rated this a 5 star. Now I give it a one star.
If you want to read of any ex-satanist's testimony, read John Ramirez's "Out of the devil's cauldron". A perfect 5/5.
March 21, 2013
This book is obviously not for everyone. As I have previously read on some reviews, this book frightens some Christians. Some have complained it glorifies satanism and gives the reader some side effects like hard time sleeping. This book is based around the author Rebecca Brown and a woman named Elaine. The story is about how Elaine was deep into satanism even becoming the wife of satan and having intercourse with him. Through numerous trials Elaine is saved and excepts Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior with the help of Rebecca. The book goes into some detail of how satanism works and how witches and warlocks are able to use certain powers against others. It explains how strong believers of Christianity can combat against human spirits (which are the spirits of human witches and warlocks trying to cause harm) and demons with the power of Jesus Christ. It also explains how the spirit, soul, and body are all different and their functions. Rebecca gives her opinion on how to truly except Jesus Christ in your life and the results that come with it. Some readers have quickly frowned upon the book for various reasons even gone to the extreme of discrediting her with her personal life issues. Some ideas in the book may be extreme to some readers for example the mention of werewolves, zombies, and vampires. If you can read these things open-minded and aren't quick to judge this book may benefit you.
June 30, 2013
First off, the cover picture says a lot. A robed figure kneeling within a pentagram surrounded by black candles, being pulled "down" into a pit of flames by burly arms, while another arm, shining white, extends a golden sword that slices through binding chains. A classic depiction of "good vs. evil" mythical sub-mentality.
Keep in mind that this propaganda was published by Chick Publications, those presumptuous cartoonists who put out those ridiculous little tracts mostly found in the seediest of places, with the hope of converting any simpletons who would actually take the laughable tales seriously.
My position is THIS: If someone considering them self a "satanist' becomes converted by those things, then GOOD RIDDANCE! They were not true Satanists to begin with, but rather, 'devil-worshippers', who simply exchanged one crutch for another. They were always within the confines of that particular mythology anyway, & they prove to be unstable, insecure types who really have nothing of true value to contribute to the Satanic Movement to start with. SHEEP, whether black or white, are still SHEEP. In other words, SLAVES seeking a master to follow, always searching for new routes of escapism. And what better 'master' to follow, than the sheepherder, the king of all slaves? Whether the xian "Satan", or jehovah/jesus, there must always be some kind of torture they must endure, either the self-destructive activities of devil-worshippers, or the self-denying delusions of the blindlight of xianity. In short, they were SCABS, & We have no use for them in such a capacity.
The alleged "satanists" {devil-worshippers} characters in this book claim that they were swept up into the evil cult of "The Brotherhood", a supposed world-wide secret organization of diabolists. All these elaborate tales of incognito 'covens' began in the 60's, & persist to this day, fueled by the Satanophobias of xians, who have, for all these years, attempted to defame The Church of Satan since its inception in 1966 c.e. In return, COS has continued to evolve & prosper, unscathed by xian fantasy-mongering. Simply because, the momentous ritual was performed not only by the formation of COS, but in the unleashing of the grimoire, THE SATANIC BIBLE, which spells out the philosophies & practices of Satanists, & dispels paranoid xian notions. Yet many are those who choose not to accept the truth, because that would shatter the foothold of fear they continue to force upon children & gullible grown-ups. The Fear Magnet is their primary tool of manipulation, besides the sweet-talking, empty promises of Utopia.
"There is no heaven of glory bright, & no Hell where sinners roast. Here & now is our day of torment! Here & now is our day of joy! Here & now is our opportunity! Choose ye this day, this hour, for no redeemer liveth!" SATAN 4:2.
xians prey upon the weak, who have hit rock-bottom, &/or are mentally disturbed. The white serpents move in for the kill, in their insidious plot, that eventually serves to justify the new convert's weakness & servility with "righteous" rhetoric. Praising mediocrity all the while, & transforming the wretch into a born-yesterday drone.
"I dip My forefinger into the watery blood of your impotent mad redeemer, & write over his thorn-torn brow, the TRUE prince of evil - the king of the slaves!" SATAN 1:6.
Selling out to jesus means trading in your birth right to experience life to the optimum, will all its rainbow of pleasures, experiences, & treasures. It is to consign yourself to a living death of abstinence, robbed of Individuality & Independence. xians are white wolves in sheep's clothing, & their "help" comes at a heavy price. If anything, they should be used for their selfless-ness, like the lowlife slaves that they are, & discarded like so much rubbish. Back to the book, & its devious title. The two main characters of the fictional book, Elaine, the "ex-high priestess", & Rebecca, the opportunist, batter & beat eachother throughout the folktale, in a latent sado-masochistic, dysfunctional relationship, with lesbian overtones.
Of the creators of the Satanic-panic of the 70's & 80's the authoress Rebecca Brown, along with Mike Warnke, Hal Lindsey, & even Geralda Rivera, have become the throw-back paranoiacs of the Salem "witch" tryals, screaming out in fits of frustration & fear, at anyone different from their narrow-minded misconceptions & xian exclusivity. How typical, in classically xian hypocrisy, that those who would be so 'patriotic' of this nation, with its mixture of religious expressions & traditions, would be the very same who would condemn & JUDGE others' belief-systems as "false", & "demon-inspired". Again, how typical. These erstwhile critics are confused in themselves, as exemplified by their obviously passive-aggressive behaviour. The closest thing to a xian are the Quakers. For they LIVE IT as a lifestyle, existing in a living death. Take a tip, all you evangelists & sheep-brained zombies - shut up & plow the fields!
The book is definitely a mind-crippler to anyone with psychic abilities who would be taken in by the 2000 year old scam. Any religion, any bible, that would instruct one to deny their natural sensory & extra-sensory skills, & what's more, call them "wrong" or "sinful", is in itself, MENTAL ABUSE, & must be shunned, ir order to preserve those precious talents you were born with.
xianity thrives on the subjection of the mind, body, & 'spirit'. They would have you bow to their "commandments" without question, without doubt, & in blind faith.
"Open your eyes, that you may see, Oh men of mildewed minds, & listen to Me ye bewildered millions! For I stand forth to challenge the wisdom of the world; to interrogate the "laws" of man & of "God"!
I request reasons for your golden rule & ask the why & wherefore of your ten commands. Before none of your printed idols do I bend in acquiescence, & he that sayeth 'thou shalt' to me is my mortal foe!" SATAN 1:2-5.
Read the entire introduction to The Book Of Lucifer {The Satanic Bible pp. 39}, & that will answer the bogus claims that Satan is "the father of lies", which will discredit xian attempts to discredit Satanism as a whole, & this review/article.
"The angel of self-deceit is camped in the souls of the 'righteous' - The eternal flame of Power through joy dwelleth within the flesh of the Satanist!" SATAN 5:13.
Keep in mind that this propaganda was published by Chick Publications, those presumptuous cartoonists who put out those ridiculous little tracts mostly found in the seediest of places, with the hope of converting any simpletons who would actually take the laughable tales seriously.
My position is THIS: If someone considering them self a "satanist' becomes converted by those things, then GOOD RIDDANCE! They were not true Satanists to begin with, but rather, 'devil-worshippers', who simply exchanged one crutch for another. They were always within the confines of that particular mythology anyway, & they prove to be unstable, insecure types who really have nothing of true value to contribute to the Satanic Movement to start with. SHEEP, whether black or white, are still SHEEP. In other words, SLAVES seeking a master to follow, always searching for new routes of escapism. And what better 'master' to follow, than the sheepherder, the king of all slaves? Whether the xian "Satan", or jehovah/jesus, there must always be some kind of torture they must endure, either the self-destructive activities of devil-worshippers, or the self-denying delusions of the blindlight of xianity. In short, they were SCABS, & We have no use for them in such a capacity.
The alleged "satanists" {devil-worshippers} characters in this book claim that they were swept up into the evil cult of "The Brotherhood", a supposed world-wide secret organization of diabolists. All these elaborate tales of incognito 'covens' began in the 60's, & persist to this day, fueled by the Satanophobias of xians, who have, for all these years, attempted to defame The Church of Satan since its inception in 1966 c.e. In return, COS has continued to evolve & prosper, unscathed by xian fantasy-mongering. Simply because, the momentous ritual was performed not only by the formation of COS, but in the unleashing of the grimoire, THE SATANIC BIBLE, which spells out the philosophies & practices of Satanists, & dispels paranoid xian notions. Yet many are those who choose not to accept the truth, because that would shatter the foothold of fear they continue to force upon children & gullible grown-ups. The Fear Magnet is their primary tool of manipulation, besides the sweet-talking, empty promises of Utopia.
"There is no heaven of glory bright, & no Hell where sinners roast. Here & now is our day of torment! Here & now is our day of joy! Here & now is our opportunity! Choose ye this day, this hour, for no redeemer liveth!" SATAN 4:2.
xians prey upon the weak, who have hit rock-bottom, &/or are mentally disturbed. The white serpents move in for the kill, in their insidious plot, that eventually serves to justify the new convert's weakness & servility with "righteous" rhetoric. Praising mediocrity all the while, & transforming the wretch into a born-yesterday drone.
"I dip My forefinger into the watery blood of your impotent mad redeemer, & write over his thorn-torn brow, the TRUE prince of evil - the king of the slaves!" SATAN 1:6.
Selling out to jesus means trading in your birth right to experience life to the optimum, will all its rainbow of pleasures, experiences, & treasures. It is to consign yourself to a living death of abstinence, robbed of Individuality & Independence. xians are white wolves in sheep's clothing, & their "help" comes at a heavy price. If anything, they should be used for their selfless-ness, like the lowlife slaves that they are, & discarded like so much rubbish. Back to the book, & its devious title. The two main characters of the fictional book, Elaine, the "ex-high priestess", & Rebecca, the opportunist, batter & beat eachother throughout the folktale, in a latent sado-masochistic, dysfunctional relationship, with lesbian overtones.
Of the creators of the Satanic-panic of the 70's & 80's the authoress Rebecca Brown, along with Mike Warnke, Hal Lindsey, & even Geralda Rivera, have become the throw-back paranoiacs of the Salem "witch" tryals, screaming out in fits of frustration & fear, at anyone different from their narrow-minded misconceptions & xian exclusivity. How typical, in classically xian hypocrisy, that those who would be so 'patriotic' of this nation, with its mixture of religious expressions & traditions, would be the very same who would condemn & JUDGE others' belief-systems as "false", & "demon-inspired". Again, how typical. These erstwhile critics are confused in themselves, as exemplified by their obviously passive-aggressive behaviour. The closest thing to a xian are the Quakers. For they LIVE IT as a lifestyle, existing in a living death. Take a tip, all you evangelists & sheep-brained zombies - shut up & plow the fields!
The book is definitely a mind-crippler to anyone with psychic abilities who would be taken in by the 2000 year old scam. Any religion, any bible, that would instruct one to deny their natural sensory & extra-sensory skills, & what's more, call them "wrong" or "sinful", is in itself, MENTAL ABUSE, & must be shunned, ir order to preserve those precious talents you were born with.
xianity thrives on the subjection of the mind, body, & 'spirit'. They would have you bow to their "commandments" without question, without doubt, & in blind faith.
"Open your eyes, that you may see, Oh men of mildewed minds, & listen to Me ye bewildered millions! For I stand forth to challenge the wisdom of the world; to interrogate the "laws" of man & of "God"!
I request reasons for your golden rule & ask the why & wherefore of your ten commands. Before none of your printed idols do I bend in acquiescence, & he that sayeth 'thou shalt' to me is my mortal foe!" SATAN 1:2-5.
Read the entire introduction to The Book Of Lucifer {The Satanic Bible pp. 39}, & that will answer the bogus claims that Satan is "the father of lies", which will discredit xian attempts to discredit Satanism as a whole, & this review/article.
"The angel of self-deceit is camped in the souls of the 'righteous' - The eternal flame of Power through joy dwelleth within the flesh of the Satanist!" SATAN 5:13.
August 25, 2014
Next to the Holy Bible, one of the greatest books that reveal the spiritual realm. Once read, your life just can't be the same. The imagery and realism that exists will catapult your faith and desire to see God's power in your life will cause you to persevere until you see the manifestations of God's rich glory in your life! A must-read for anyone who is a Christian on any level, but if you've only been saved for a short while, make certain that you have a mature Christian close to you that you can ask questions of what you don't understand that mentioned in the book.
April 8, 2019
Although this book has some interesting information, it is poorly written and edited. The beginning holds attention, but I feel the mention of demons names is a trick to call them to power. The rest of the book is full of BS, as such things as yoga and meditation are doorways to satan. And why are there steps on destructing christian churches?? If you are a disciple of Jesus, do not join a cult. And do not read this book.
March 11, 2021
In my initial reading this text I was like woah so informative, I liked the scriptural references and the opinion formed on said scriptures....It was an interesting read... I look back at it with a degree of mysticism. Honestly I think of it now more as a Christian fiction... with an eerie tint of reality. It’s one of those things you take with a grain of salt, read it for yourself and form your own opinion.
December 15, 2015
Rebecca Brown a pesar de haber sido demasiado criticada por este libro me parece una persona digna de admirar no solo por las cosas que vivo si no por el inmenso amor y respeto que le tiene a nuestro Dios padre. Enseña perfectamente como lidiar con demonios y ataduras que desvían nuestras vidas a un camino erróneo alejado del reino de los cielos. RECOMENDADO!
March 2, 2017
Nonsense. Claptrap. Long winded and boring.
July 12, 2025
This book challenged my Christianity in a way that I didn’t know I needed. Although the writing was a bit dated, the message was loud and clear: follow Jesus with your whole heart. After reading this, I felt compelled to rid my life of the fruitless objects, relationships, and habits that bring me further from grace. I’ll continue to share the good news about Jesus Christ with even more love and gusto than before.
December 19, 2024
As with any book, pray about this one. I think there are some necessary alarms in here.
In my opinion, it is never a bad thing to ask God where we have been sleepwalking in darkness. It is probably more prevalent than we widely think.
In my opinion, it is never a bad thing to ask God where we have been sleepwalking in darkness. It is probably more prevalent than we widely think.
August 3, 2009
This book is a wonderful book i read this at 17 im now 18 and its sad that i read many reviews where other Christ like said that this was a horrible book or frighted them and that made me want to question them, what is there to fear?? where we not all walking in the dark before Christ??? this story or testimony is not to scare you or put fear in your hearts because fear is not of god. If you read this book and fear came upon you in any way that shows you where u stand with god he gave us the power to over come satan and not fear him. I read this at a young age and slept peacefully point blank period whether is false or true the whole point i got from this book is our lord and savior Jesus Christ is powerful and will always ALWAYS over come satan and will fight our battles if we are sold out to him which is above and not who dwells below. GOD BLESS KEY WORD HE came to set the captives free credit is given to Jesus Christ so how is a horrible book?????
November 17, 2012
Growing up in a fundamentalist Baptist home, I read this book when I was about 12 and it scared the daylights out of me. But even then, I had to question most of the story. Can people actually astral project? Will angels build a wall around a person under spiritual attack? Can someone actually have intercourse with the devil incarnate? The reader has to accept that the answer to all these questions is an absolute yes. I find it all very hard to believe as non-fiction. However, it is acceptable as a story written by a diseased mind. I don't doubt that the author believes these she actually experienced these bizarre scenarios, but I can't imagine that most rational people would accept this story as reality in any way, shape, or form.
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January 6, 2009I would like to start out by quoting some scripture. Philippians 4:8 (New International Version) states:
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
I began reading this book ready to hear from the Lord and to learn of His power in the spiritual relm but instead i found a book that was filled with fear and placed the enemy and his sceams on a pedastul.I would also like to pount out that fear is NOT of the Lord.This book I believe encourages fear.It creats a image of the enemy that is, i believe, not acurate.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
I began reading this book ready to hear from the Lord and to learn of His power in the spiritual relm but instead i found a book that was filled with fear and placed the enemy and his sceams on a pedastul.I would also like to pount out that fear is NOT of the Lord.This book I believe encourages fear.It creats a image of the enemy that is, i believe, not acurate.
March 31, 2024
I read the first half of this book and it was really good. Then I got to the part where she listed doorways to evil: meditation, yoga, all of the eastern religions, etc. There's no way that yoga would ever harm anyone, it's simple exercise and movement that promotes mindfulness. So I stopped reading. We need to use our common sense when reading anything. Not everything is demonic or a doorway to demonic.
Word of warning: there are some dark incantations and rituals in the book. Be careful of reading this stuff before you call on something that you can't get rid of. Even reading and especially saying the names of demons can be dangerous.
Word of warning: there are some dark incantations and rituals in the book. Be careful of reading this stuff before you call on something that you can't get rid of. Even reading and especially saying the names of demons can be dangerous.
May 22, 2008
I've always thought this was a weird book. But after reading about Brown's real life issues, I don't know what to think. Is she crazy or are all the people who have said terrible things about her actually demons? Oh, well. Doesn't matter, the book was still a fascinating read. It purports to be non-fiction but even as fiction, it is really interesting and scary. It's like the true life version of a Stephen King novel.
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