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People of the lie
The Hope for Healing Human Evil
Book • 1998
In 'People of the Lie: The Hope for Healing Human Evil,' Dr. M. Scott Peck delves into the psychology of human evil, presenting case studies from his psychiatric practice to illustrate the destructive behavior of individuals who refuse to acknowledge their own flaws and instead project their failures onto others.
The book distinguishes between ordinary sin and evil, emphasizing that evil arises from a persistent refusal to acknowledge one's own sins.
Peck also explores themes of possession, exorcism, and group evil, using examples such as the My Lai massacre.
He approaches these topics from a distinctly Christian perspective, arguing that spiritual healing is crucial in addressing human evil.
The book is both disturbing and fascinating, offering a unique approach to understanding and combating human evil.
The book distinguishes between ordinary sin and evil, emphasizing that evil arises from a persistent refusal to acknowledge one's own sins.
Peck also explores themes of possession, exorcism, and group evil, using examples such as the My Lai massacre.
He approaches these topics from a distinctly Christian perspective, arguing that spiritual healing is crucial in addressing human evil.
The book is both disturbing and fascinating, offering a unique approach to understanding and combating human evil.
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Mentioned by Gerry Breshears , as a great book, where people gravitate because there's little accountability.
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Richard Rohr in relation to his book "People of the Lie" and the quote from Saint Therese of Lisieux.
Richard Rohr in relation to his book "People of the Lie" and the quote from Saint Therese of Lisieux.
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John Eldredge as a book that introduced a mature worldview and addressed the concept of evil.
John Eldredge as a book that introduced a mature worldview and addressed the concept of evil.
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Mentioned by Marc Gafni when discussing the people of the lie, such as therapists and intellectuals, and how they can fail to disambiguate the God voice due to trauma.
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Lee Vliet as a book that helped her understand the kind of people who deliberately try to destroy the spirit of life of another person.
Lee Vliet as a book that helped her understand the kind of people who deliberately try to destroy the spirit of life of another person.
The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour - 4.9.25
