"The Deadly Gatekeepers" is a revealing expose' on the impact of modern day religious institutions on the lives of young American Christian black women. Not only does it expound on the powerful contributions made by women during the turn-of-the century America, but how their efforts have given birth to traditional proclivities that have caused great damage to the faith walk of many young women in the church. Terms such as "Covering," "Spiritual Mother-Father," and "Accountability" have been misused throughout the decades to keep many women in bondage without their knowledge; hence, the suffering and abuse that many young women commonly experience in these institutions. 'The Deadly Gatekeepers" will help prompt change in the hearts and minds of young black women throughout the country; how they care for themselves, other Daughters in Zion and most importantly, their relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.