Ungodly Fear: Fundamentalist Christianity and the Abuse of Power by Stephen Parsons is a penetrating examination of how fear, control, and authoritarian structures can distort Christian faith communities.
Drawing on pastoral experience and theological reflection, Parsons explores the psychological and spiritual dynamics of fundamentalist Christianity, highlighting how misuse of authority can lead to spiritual abuse, coercion, and emotional harm. The book is particularly relevant for those interested in:
Church power structures
Spiritual manipulation and control
Authoritarian religion
Christian theology and pastoral care
Religious trauma and recovery
Parsons writes with both critical insight and pastoral sensitivity, making this an important work for clergy, theologians, counsellors, and lay readers concerned about the health of Christian communities.
For readers engaged in Christian spirituality, church reform, ecclesiology, and the psychology of religion, this is a thoughtful and challenging study.