81. Scottish Cult Information & Support cults have money and lawyers, the individuals opposing them often have nothing.general UK Information. Cult Information Centre. Specific Group Information http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/nj/99/

web hosting domain names photo sharing Introduction The Scottish Cult Information Network aims to warn people of the side-effects of the cult panaceas on offer in today's Scottish spiritual marketplace, and to give support for those who have already suffered from involvement. We are a secular and informal group, run by volunteers with experience of such organizations. We do not direct people to any church or movement, and are motivated solely by fellow feeling for Scots folk who might be vulnerable to such groups. Cults in Scotland This isn't California, the folk are cannier and survivors of several centuries of religious strife. However, as in any society, there are people who are more vulnerable than others to cultic groups - especially the young, the recently bereaved, and the idealistic. Groups can exhibit cultic behavious to different degrees - even within the same group, there may be a liberal fringe around an inner circle of control. Obversely, there may be isolated wee congregations of bigger churches, perhaps with a charismatic minister, that would qualify if they became recognized as groups in their own right. Black and white judgements are difficult to make (unless you're in a cult, when they're very easy!) and discretion is needed. Some of the groups active in Scotland which in our experience and judgement are to some degree cultic include:- Findhorn Community Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FWBO) Humanist Movement (New Humanism, Siloists)

82. Freedom Of Mind Recommended Reading cults general. cults in Our Midst by Margaret Thaler Singer. Snapping America sEpidemic of Sudden Personality Change by Flo Conway and Jim Siegelman http://www.freedomofmind.com/resourcecenter/books/reading.htm

Help for Someone Else Help for Oneself Mental Health Professionals ... Home Steven Alan Hassan's Recommended Reading List Note: Many of the books below may no longer be in print; therefore, you may wish to consider using alternative search engines other than Amazon.com , such as Addall.com . Books are categorized by the specific group or topic they focus on, and are linked to more information on amazon.com See also more information about Steven Hassan's own books Releasing the Bonds and Combatting Cult Mind Control Amway Motivational Organizations Amway Motivational Organizations: Behind the Smoke and Mirrors by Ruth Carter Alamo Ministries Youth, Brainwashing, and the Extremist Cults by Ronald M. Enroth ( one chapter devoted to Alamo The Jesus People; Old-Time Religion in the Age of Aquarius by Ronald M. Enroth (contains information on Alamo) Andrew Cohen and Moksha Foundation/Impersonal Enlightenment Fellowship The Mother of God by Luna Tarlo Aum Shinrikyo Destroying the World to Save It: Aum Shinrikyo, Apocalyptic Violence, and the New Global Terrorism

83. Christian Answers To The Cults Christian books answering the false cults. Home Books Other Religionsand cults Books on general cults. There are literally hundreds of false http://www.penfoldbooks.com/category/53

Home Books DVDs Tracts Bibles Evolution Music Audio Videos BARGAINS Serving the whole English speaking world with a huge selection of Christian Books, Videos and DVD's Penfold Books is an international Christian book distributor dedicated to providing you with the best in Christian Books. Looking for a new or classic Christian book? You'll find a vast selection of Christian books and DVDs right here! Search Main Categories Books on General Cults Help Shipping Charges How to order Links About Us ... Other Religions and Cults >> Books on General Cults There are literally hundreds of false cults active in the world today. While many are familiar with the JWs and the Mormons, the books here highlight other lesser known but equally dangerous cults and give Biblical answers to their false teachings. Displaying 12 Product(s) in this Category A Matter of Basic Principles Bill Gothard and the Christian Life Code number 0721 WHAT THEY BELIEVE BOOKLETS WHAT THEY BELIEVE BOOKLETS WHAT THEY BELIEVE BOOKLETS WHAT THEY BELIEVE BOOKLETS WHAT THEY BELIEVE BOOKLETS WHAT THEY BELIEVE BOOKLETS WHAT THEY BELIEVE BOOKLETS WHAT THEY BELIEVE BOOKLETS WHAT THEY BELIEVE BOOKLETS WHAT THEY BELIEVE BOOKLETS Unitarian Universalism Alan W. Gomes

84. Refomed Network -The Apostate Church cults in general. Christian Research Institute (CRI). (US). Many resources oncultish organizations, cults and religions. Especially good on Word of Faith http://reformednet.org/refnet/cults.htm

Directories Front Page News Church News The Apostate Church The Persecuted Church Books Libraries Bookstores Studies Historical Computers Software Downloads Family Pro-Life Networking Conferences Archived Newsletter Hosted Churches and Geographical Resources Listings Cults and Religions This page contains information related to cults and religions that are better known in the English speaking world. It may also be useful to search the cult pages in the other available languages within the Reformed Network, for cults that predominate in countries that speak other languages. Resources: Reformed Network . Under construction. Limited resources. Christian Links Cults in General Christian Research Institute (CRI) Catholics Mission To Catholics (US). A fundamental/evangelical ministry reaching Roman Catholics with the Biblical message of salvation. Grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, taught by Scripture alone. Jehovah Witness . (US). (BRCI) is a nonprofit, nonsectarian network of Christians, former Jehovah's Witnesses, who seek to help people adversely affected by their Watchtower experience. BRCI is an outreach ministry, but is not a religion. Its members seek only to facilitate healthful spiritual growth after leaving the Watchtower religion, within the realm of Christian freedom and individual conviction. Publishes a quarterly and maintains a help line. Various resources carried. Watch The Tower . (US). Web site of ex Jehovah's Witness. Large collection of articles, photographs, and links on JW. Collection includes testimonies of ex-JW's, history of the Watchtower Society, the lies and misinformation spread by the JW, embarrassing historical facts JW's try to hide.

85. The Anti-Cult Movement against the cults in general and the Unification Church, in particular. a negative image of cults among both the media and the general public, http://www.americanreligion.org/cultwtch/anticult.html

THE ANTI-CULT MOVEMENT The Problem of Religion: During the 1970s several trends in American religion came together. Since the American Revolution, this country has been shaken by periods of social protest followed by national religious revivals in which the entire population, regardless of religious affiliation, gave a heightened attention to religious concerns. During such periods, new and alternative religions have been born or given surges of growth while the more traditional churches reaped the bulk of the harvest. Such a national revival occurred in the early 1970s on the heels of the social protests of the 1960s. Observers first noticed the revival on the West Coast where evangelical Christians began work among the hippies and the multitude of street people. By 1970 the "Jesus people" revival was visibly shaking the hippie community from San Diego to Seattle. In California, the Children of God, the Christian Foundation (headed by Tony and Susan Alamo), the Jews for Jesus, the World Christian Liberation Front, and Jesus People International were organized. As the Jesus People revival gained momentum, other groups also sought an audience. Rev. Sun Myung Moon made his first visit to the United States in 1965 and took up permanent residence in 1972. Swami Bhaktivedanta founded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness in New York in 1965. Yogi Bhajan brought the Sikh Dharma to Los Angeles in 1968. Kirpal Singh, a leader of one branch of the Sant Mat tradition, made the first of several visits in 1965. Maharaj Ji, the teenage guru, made his first visit in 1971, a prelude to his eventual movement to America in 1973. In the beginning, however, these movements were less important than the Jesus People groups.

86. Hilfe Für Aussteiger, LINKS (englisch) "Destructive Cults - General" Translate this page Wo die christliche Kirche versagt, beginnt die Sekte. http://www.karin-jaeckel-autorin.de/infosekten/adessenenglisch.html

LINKS (englisch) "Destructive Cults - general" Letzes Update: 3.11.2000 AFF American Family Foundation Information about Cults and Psychological Manipulation http://www.csj.org/index.html CSICOP (USA) Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal Skeptics' Organisation http://www.csicop.org Cult Awareness and Information Centre, Australien http://www.caic.org.au/ Cult Information Centre (CIC), London http://www.cultinformation.org.uk Ex-tian Website "Leaving the fold" Many deconversion stories,subscription to Ex-tian Mailing List, Book recommendations http://www.infidels.org/electronic/email/ex-tian/ Steven Alan Hassan M.Ed., LMHC, NCC (USA) Ex-Moonie, Psychologist and Exit Counsellor; Material on many groups http://www.freedomofmind.com/ Tilman Hausherr's Homepage Lots of material and links, mainly on Scientology http://home.snafu.de/tilman/ ReFOCUS Network Recovering Former Cultists Support Network http://www.refocus.org REVEAL-Server Former Members of the International Churches of Christ (ICC) (ICOC), "Boston Movement", "Crossroads Movement" http://www.reveal.org

87. PPE - General Information C9 The common denominator of all the modern cults is an emphasis on community In a cult, participants often find a level of social support and acceptance http://www.embassy.org.nz/encycl/c9encyc.htm

88. Maharaji And Elan Vital Related Links Prem Rawat, tprf, self knowledge, cult, Maharaji s excerpts, useful linksrelating to Maharaji in particular and cults in general - by clicking here. http://www.ex-premie.org/pages/links.htm

Useful Links Readers can contribute any useful links relating to Maharaji in particular - and cults in general - by clicking here . We'd also appreciate being notified if you find that any of these pages have moved, or that the links are no longer working. Maharaji Online Forums Indian Religious Information Misc. Ex-cult Support Sites ... Meditation, Mysticism, Religion and Psychology of Spiritual Movements Ex-premies Websites Sites Relating to Maharaji The Elan Vital/Divine Light Mission Papers Very highly recommended . This web site has been compiled by J. M. Kahn, a former EV initiator. It documents the Indian background of Elan Vital , Maharaji's present organization. Also contains much revealing information about what took place in Maharaji's former organization, Divine Light Mission , during the 1970's and 1980's.

89. Information & Articles On Cults, Abuse, Grace & Legalism general articles on cults and mind control/thought reform Leaving how to helpsomeone involved in a cult Articles on grace and legalism http://www.spiritualabuse.org/articles.html

Denotes the writing is directly posted to this site. Recovery from and consequences of spiritual abuse Touch not mine anointed and questioning in the church Abuse of authority in church leadership Spiritual abuse and its signs, plus identifying a cult ... Bible Versions Recovery from and consequences of spiritual abuse (1 Corinthians 11:24-25 NASB) - Remembrance - Unfortunately some churches teach communion in a way which creates fear in the heart of the believer. Are they partaking unworthily? Will God strike them dead? Some avoid communion or wrestle greatly with this fear. Jim Ross, a former UPC member, brings out the truth that we partake in communion to remember our Lord. It should be a good time and not one of fear and dread. Dispelling the Myths: The Psychological Consequences of Cultic Involvement - Paul Martin explains and evaluates some misconceptions about involvement in abusive groups and gives seven steps to recovery. Psychological Recovery From Mental Abuse - Ruth Gordon briefly covers some issues which effect those who have left abusive groups. Recovery From Cult Involvement - Short piece by Jan Groenveld, listing some factors which may effect recovery.

90. The Most Tragic Betrayal Hare Krishnas general information All cults - general information All cultsgeneral Information. The Cult Information Link Page at this site http://surrealist.org/betrayalofthespirit/

"A delightfully written narrative tapestry." - Dr. Larry Shinn Order the paperback edition through Amazon.com now: [click here] "This memoir, now in paperback with a new preface, is an important insider critique of a disturbing era in ISKCON's history." - Publisher's Weekly, March 2001 What's in this Section: Info. on the book Betrayal of the Spirit Buy Betrayal of the Spirit Hare Krishnas - general information All Cults - general information ... Contact Nori Muster Search the Betrayal Files Betrayal of the Spirit Restoration of the Spirit: How to Heal from Organizational Abuse and Forgive Everyone. This is an outline for a speech in 1997 click here The John Dayle Show - Transcript of a radio interview about Betrayal of the spirit, March 29, 1997 click here Read Publisher's Weekly's new reviews of the paperback edition of Betrayal of the Spirit click here Read reviews of the hardcover edition of Betrayal of the Spirit click here Read Amazon.com book reviews click here Read other miscellaneous book reviews and feedback click here Excerpt One , joining ISKCON Excerpt Two , a visit to New Vrindaban Excerpt Three , Who's watching the children?

91. Review Of "Misunderstanding Cults" (Introvigne) Misunderstanding cults a dialogue book between cult apologists and to thetheory as it was commonly used against cults at that time in general. http://www.cesnur.org/2001/mi_dic03.htm

Misunderstanding Scholars: A Review of, and a Footnote to, "Misunderstanding Cults" by Massimo Introvigne Misunderstanding Cults: Searching for Objectivity in a Controversial Field , edited by Ben Zablocki and Tom Robbins (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2001), is the long-awaited result of a worthy attempt to call to genuine dialogue academic "anticultists" and "cult apologists" (with both sides, of course, objecting to such labels: I will use them in this review with a touch of irony), in the hope of finding a "moderate" middle ground. As the project went on (and some more sceptical scholars opted out of it), similar results were sought through the participation of cult critics to conferences organized by CESNUR and INFORM, and by "cult apologists" to conferences organized by the AFF. Because of these results, the book is important and the bravery of its editors should be praised. Non-specialized readers should, of course, realize that whilst the book tries to give equal time to the two sides, this is not the prevailing situation in the academia, where critics of the anticult position still enjoy a comfortable majority in NRM studies (a fact both acknowledged and lamented by Zablocki and Beit-Hallahmi). Unfortunately, sloppy or non-specialized proofreading by the publisher does not match the quality of the papers: for instance, the Mormon city of Nauvoo is consistently misspelled "Nuavoo" throughout Jeff Kaplan’s otherwise very informative chapter.

92. CESNUR - Appendix B - Cult Awareness Network, Inc. Jewish cults general. Jewish Defense League. Jewish Federation Council ofGreater Los Angeles. Jewish Involvement Jewish, DC. Jews for Jesus http://www.cesnur.org/2001/CAN/appendix_B.htm

Appendix B An important note for those who have reached this page through a search engine: This is NOT a list of cults endorsed by CESNUR. It is an Appendix to an article by Prof. Anson D. Shupe and his colleague Susan Darnell whose main thesis ist that lists of cults should NOT be compiled , and that those who compile them are operating in a non-scholarly and generally objectionable way. Neither CESNUR nor Prof. Shupe regard any of these groups as a cult, the more so because we do not consider "cult" a valid category. Cult Awareness Network, Inc. Groups and Individuals that CAN kept records on: A A.C. A. P. Atlanta Christian Apologetics Project A.R. C. Apologetic Research Coalition Abbot Loop Christian Center Abelard Reichling Foundation Accuracy in Academia Actualisations Stuart Emery / Carol Augustus Actualism Adam Walsh Child Resource Center Advance Management Consulting Systems Aesthetic Realism Foundation Aetherius Society, The Afrocentric Movement Aggressive Christianity Missions Training Corps. (Also: ACMTC) Ajapa Breath Foundation Akatha Akerberg, John, the Light

93. The Inside Story Of A Strange Cult Whether or not to label a particular congregation of people a cult is a matter As with cults in general, there is more to trainspotting than this simple http://www.cs.man.ac.uk/~toby/writing/Skeptic/pd83.html

The inside story of a strange cult The Skeptic, 8.3 Readers of The Skeptic will, I'm sure, be familiar with the phenomenon of the cult. Whether or not to label a particular congregation of people a cult is a matter largely dependent on your outlook, analogous to the sometimes arbitrary choice between `terrorist' and `freedom fighter'. Although cults are almost always skeptically viewed as evil by everyone except their members, this need not necessarily be the case. For many years one cult has permeated the very fabric of our society, and affects many families. Its members practice their rituals in public places with religious fervour. Traditionally, they have scribbled with pencils in notebooks, but today we see the hi-tech trappings of dictaphone, video camera, and the laptop computer. This group of individuals has a hierarchy of members, often a highly-respected `leader' figure, a secret jargon, and a shared set of values. I speak with confidence because I am going public with the confession that I am an ex-member of this cult. Dear readers, I used to be a trainspotter. Now that I am `out', allow me to lay to rest once and for all the calumny that trainspotters are invariably spindly-legged geeks with ill-fitting spectacles and anoraks. This is pure spotterism. I, for one, certainly never wore an anorak.

94. U-wire : Alexander Explains Inspiration For The Profit I wanted to show people how a cult brainwashes people. The movie is not directedat Scientology, but at cults in general. http://www.skeptictank.org/gen3/gen01783.htm

U-wire : Alexander explains inspiration for The Profit U-wire : Alexander explains inspiration for The Profit 05 Sep 2001 http://www.usforacle.com/ Using power to create a cult Director Peter Alexander creates a film portraying the power cults can have over people and attracts criticism from the Scientology religion Stolen reels of film, numerous espionage attempts and general protests are among the many things that plagued the film The Profit. Filmed in . . . read more http://www.usforacle.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2001/09/04/3b94b889e4de2 The Oracle, Features - 5 september 2001 - By Danielle Sipple, Correspondent Contact Danielle Sipple at oraclefeatures@yahoo.com http://www.uwire.com/ Alexander explains inspiration for controversial cult movie 'Profit' Source: U-WIRE Publication date: 2001-09-04 By Danielle Sipple The Oracle ( U. South Florida ) (U-WIRE) TAMPA, Fla. Stolen reels of film, numerous espionage attempts and general protests are among the many things that plagued the film The Profit. Filmed in the Tampa Bay area and premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in France, this independent movie captured the attention of the Church of Scientology.

95. Suzan Mazur: Time To Rescind Utah's Statehood? No general Shurtleff, polygamy cults are not okay. As Utah s Attorney generaland a boy scout leader for over 20 years, you should know better than to post http://www.counterpunch.org/mazur03022005.html

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96. ROMANIA Romania’s Law And Practice On The Conflicts Of Fundamental There is nî other law of religious cults to explicitly abrogate the DecreeLaw 17711948 regarding general regime of religious cults. http://www.concourt.am/hr/ccl/vestnik/4.22-2003/ROMANIA.htm

97. Ex-cult Resource Center general / Articles. Usenet newsgroup alt.support.excult Jews for Judaism The Unlikeliest Cult in History (Michael Shermer); On the psychology of http://www.ex-cult.org/

General Information Groups Resources and Organizations Bookstore ... Links Opinions expressed here are those of the contributors and are not necessarily shared by the site sponsor. The sponsor makes no warranty as to the accuracy or correctness of any information contained here. Particular "cult" groups are named here solely because criticism of their practices has been brought to the attention of the site sponsor, and inclusion does not indicate endorsement of that criticism. Readers are invited to examine the available evidence and form their own opinions about these organizations. Likewise, inclusion on the Resource List does not indicate the sponsor's endorsement of any organization's activities, publications or programs. 'fair use' Last updated December 27, 2004 Contact Back to top General Information Lifton's Criteria for Thought Reform Conditions for Mind Control (Margaret Singer) Mind Control - The BITE Model (Steven Hassan) A Behavioral Definition (of 'cult') (Kevin Crawley) Identifying a Cult (Jan Groenveld) (Jan Groenveld) Academic Research into Cults (Jeff Jacobsen) Back to top Groups Also see: Links Amway ICC/International Churches of Christ/Boston Movement (Kip McKean) Gene Scott Frederick Lenz / "Zen Master Rama" Lifespring Neo-Tech ... Back to top Resources Important Notice Regarding Cult Awareness Network Organizations American Family Foundation (AFF) CultsOnCampus.com

98. Cult Information Centre - Home Page CIC believes that these cult methods present a threat to the wellbeing of the CIC provides information to the general public when questions are asked http://www.cultinformation.org.uk/home.html

Home Questions Help Articles Books ... Groups ABOUT CIC Concerns Activities Representative Network Location Funding CULT QUESTIONS What is a cult? Why are cults harmful? What is mind control? Who do cults recruit? How do I avoid the cults? How do I help a cult member? Where can I get more help? Search this site powered by FreeFind What is Cult Information Centre (CIC)? CIC is an educational charity providing advice and information for victims of cults, their families and friends, researchers and the media. CIC was founded in 1987 and became a registered Charity (No.1012914) in 1992. It was the first educational organisation focusing critical concern on the harmful methods of the cults to be granted charitable status in the United Kingdom. CIC's Concerns CIC is concerned about the use of deceptive and manipulative methods used by cults to recruit and indoctrinate unsuspecting members of society. CIC believes that these cult methods present a threat to the well-being of the individual and the family.

99. AllRefer.com - Cult (Religion, General) - Encyclopedia AllRefer.com reference and encyclopedia resource provides complete informationon cult, Religion, general. Includes related research links. http://reference.allrefer.com/encyclopedia/C/cult.html

AllRefer Channels :: Health Yellow Pages Reference Weather September 20, 2005 Medicine People Places History ... Maps Web AllRefer.com You are here : AllRefer.com Reference Encyclopedia Religion, General ... cult By Alphabet : Encyclopedia A-Z C cult, Religion, General Related Category: Religion, General cult, ritual observances involved in worship of, or communication with, the supernatural or its symbolic representations. A cult includes the totality of ideas, activities, and practices associated with a given divinity or social group. It includes not only ritual activities but also the beliefs and myths centering on the rites. The objects of the cult are often things associated with the daily life of the celebrants. The English scholar Jane Harrison pointed out the importance of the cult in the development of religion. Sacred persons may have their own cults. The cult may be associated with a single person, place, or object or may have much broader associations. There may be officials entrusted with the rites, or anyone who belongs may be allowed to take part in them. The term cult is now often used to refer to contemporary religious groups whose beliefs and practices depart from the conventional norms of society. These groups vary widely in doctrine, leadership, and ritual, but most stress direct experience of the divine and duties to the cult community. Such cults tend to proliferate during periods of social unrest; most are transient and peripheral. Many cults that have emerged in the United States since the late 1960s have been marked by renewed interest in

100. Cult Apologists? New Religious Movements, NRM, anti cult movement, Jeffrey Hadden, general. Cult is a loaded word Cult apologists pop up in news coverage about http://www.rickross.com/apologist.html

Experts' Comments Topics Nancy Ammerman Dick Anthony Philip Arnold Eileen Barker ... Catherine Wessinger Nancy Ammerman "Cult apologist" offers explanations about Elizabeth Smart Report: FBI ignored advice on Waco Cult Letters to the Editor - What Happened at Waco Dick Anthony Is Dick Anthony a full-time professional "cult apologist"? Cult influence growing? Philip Arnold Letters to the Editor - What Happened at Waco Religious Resources recommended by the Church of Scientology Eileen Barker Cult advisers in clash over clampdown A Confidential Memorandum Excerpt from: Cult Control Cults in eastern Europe targets for intolerance ... Integrity and Suspicion in New Religious Movement Research David Bromley A Confidential Memorandum Who the so-called "new CAN" recommends "for factual information on 'new religions'" Religious Resources recommended by the Church of Scientology CESNUR and M. Introvigne CESNUR Web Site: CESNUR Home Page "Mind Control" in New Religious Movements : clarifying some issues Thinking about an actual issue APA Memorandum All Smoke and No Fire Disreputable forces at work among the sect researchers at CESNUR Cult Awareness Network (CAN) CAN's Web Site: CAN Home Page: Report to Members Old CAN wins in Illinois Supreme Court Ruling Anti-Cult Agency Loses Libel Suit A Mother's Betrayal by the New Can ... Did Scientology Strike Back?

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