The original article can be viewed here . Otherworldly … the home in Glenhaven. Photo: Brendan Esposito Ruth Pollard March 19, 2008 Further evidence has emerged that Mercy Ministries cuts off young women who fail to comply with its complex web of rules and regulations, as more former residents come forward to detail their time in [...]
Archive for August, 2008
No mercy for transgressions
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Hillsong affiliate in exorcism row
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The original article can be viewed here. Exorcisms and other faith-based cures have been blasted by the peak body for mental health professionals who have made a stern warning about the potential dangers associated with them. The Sydney Morning Herald reports allegations have been revealed of incorrect treatment of several troubled young women by the Christian [...]
In her own words
Posted in Press Coverage, tagged Mercy Ministries on August 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In her own words… Naomi Johnson, relating her own story of her time at Mercy. [link to 6PR Radio media player] From http://nautblog.blogspot.com/2008/03/in-her-own-words.html
Cult-rescue group concerned about Mercy Ministries
Posted in Gloria Jeans, Hillsong Church, Mercy Ministries, Mercy Ministries Australia, Press Coverage, tagged abuse, Australian controversy, Mercy Ministries, Mercy Ministries Australia on August 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The original article can be viewed here .: Barney Zwartz March 18, 2008 Anxious parents, friends and relatives of young women involved with Mercy Ministries have kept the phones busy at a Melbourne-based international cult-rescue organisation. Raphael Aron, director of Cult Counselling Australia, said Mercy Ministries was not a traditional guru or disciple cult but [...]
The business of giving Mercy
Posted in Gloria Jeans, Hillsong Church, Mercy Ministries, Mercy Ministries Australia, Press Coverage, tagged abuse, Australian scandal, Mercy Ministries, Mercy Ministries Australia on August 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The original article can be found here. Twin roles … until recently Peter Irvine was both the managing director of Gloria Jean’s Coffees and a director of Mercy Ministries. Photo: Rob Homer March 18, 2008 Ruth Pollard Complex ties link Mercy Ministries to its supporters, writes Ruth Pollard. Deeply felt ties bind Mercy Ministries, Gloria [...]
Ethics, financial probity for review
Posted in Mercy Ministries, Mercy Ministries Australia, Press Coverage, tagged abuse, Australian controversy, Mercy Ministries, Mercy Ministries Australia on August 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The original article can be viewed here. Ruth Pollard 18 March 2008 Forcing sick, vulnerable patients to see a doctor in the presence of an unrelated third party was both dangerous and potentially unethical, the Australian Medical Association warned yesterday. Young women who entered Mercy Ministries’ residential care program were required, as per the organisation’s policy, [...]
Corporates move quickly to cut ties
Posted in Gloria Jeans, Mercy Ministries, Mercy Ministries Australia, Press Coverage, tagged Australian controversy, Mercy Ministries, Mercy Ministries Australia on August 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The original article can be viewed here. Ruth Pollard 18 March 2008 Several businesses that Mercy Ministries claimed as official corporate sponsors are deserting the organisation, alarmed by the allegations of mistreatment and keen to distance themselves from the controversy. Rebel Sport had asked Mercy Ministries to immediately remove the Rebel Sport logo and any [...]
The Mercy girls
Posted in Mercy Ministries, Mercy Ministries Australia, Press Coverage, Video, tagged abuse, Australian controversy, exorcism, exorcisms, Mercy Ministries, Mercy Ministries Australia on August 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The original video which appeared here on You Tube was removed. With thanks to the Sydney Morning Herald and You Tube usernames ‘hillsongchurch’ and ‘butterflysarahmac’, this video now appears in its original form on the Sydney Morning Herald website here.
‘Exorcisms, cruel techniques’ part of Mercy Ministry treatment
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The original story can be viewed here. The peak body for mental health professionals has issued a warning on the potential dangers of faith-based cures for mental health problems. The Sydney Morning Herald has revealed allegations of incorrect treatment of several troubled young women by the Christian group, Mercy Ministries, which is linked to the [...]
Hillsong, Gloria Jeans accused of exacerbating mental illness
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The original article can be viewed here. The Hillsong Church and Gloria Jean’s Coffee are under fire for failing to provide young women suffering severe illness with adequate medical attention during their time at Mercy Ministries. According to a Sydney Morning Herald investigation, the women signed up to months at the secretive ministry – supported by [...]
