What Others Are Saying

“ . . . his theological analysis of the institutional and personal forces that lead to clergy abuse is both astute and engaging. His scriptural understanding and his insights regarding how the principalities and powers work within the church as well as in society are both clear and convincing. They make his book worthwhile no matter what denomination one might belong to”.
- The Rev. Richard J. Fairchild, Editor: United Online, Kirshalom, Sermons and Sermon Lectionary Resources

“Robinson has written a tragic tale with insight, clarity, and passion. The tale he tells is not just his own, nor is it only about The United Church of Canada. The story he tells is that of at least 25% of clergy in North America according to a Christianity Today survey five years ago. The scathing picture he paints is of many denominations - Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist, Anglican, Baptist. . . . agree or disagree, one cannot ignore him. Of Robinson's Lucifer Grows In Our Garden - ignore him at our personal and ecclesiastical peril”.
- The Rev. Terrance R. Trites, Editor, THE ANVIL, Ministers' Mutual Aid

“If Robinson is guilty of anything in this book it is his use of understatement in describing the evil done in the name of goodness and God. In Lucifer Grows In Our Garden the Church system is exposed as yet another velvet-gloved butcher of the spirit.”
- The Reverend Casey (K.D.) McKibbon, Clergy Support

“LUCIFER Grows In Our Garden tells the story of Barry Robinson without self-pity or rage and uses it in order to expose the shadow of destruction that lurks in many churches. It is an easy read. It is a painful read. It flows, is clear and concrete. You will not enjoy reading it, but you will be glad you did. Solid in its scholarship, it includes much of the literature on clergy abuse, using sources that are recognizable and trustworthy. Many people will welcome this book and be comforted and reassured by it. Many will not. Whichever it is, it is an important book for the church to read.”
- The Reverend Dr. Robert Giuliano, Professor Emeritus, Huron University College

“Robinson sees it as proof of palpable, modern evil. It's hard to disagree. And the only way to battle the evil? Drag it out into the light of day. That's what Robinson does - not in an act of vengeance but in an act of love to save the dying church he still remembers in his dreams”.
- Dale Goldhawk, CTV Ombudsman - “Goldhawk Fights Back”

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