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Cultic Studies Review Articles Articles

The Spread of Ásatrú in Vinland

Author:  Coghlan  Thomas     M.A. Other Author(s):   
Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_asatru

Cults, Conversion, Science, & Harm

Author:  Langone  Michael  D.  Ph.D. Other Author(s):   
Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_conversion,tp_thoughtreform   

Getting Help

Author:  Bardin  Livia       Other Author(s):  Livia Bardin, M.S.W.
Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_recovery   

Lying in Court and Religion: An Analysis of the Theocratic Warfare Doctrine of the Jehovah's Witnesses

Author:  Bergman  Jerry     Ph. D. Other Author(s):   
Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal_article  grp_jw

Teenage Spirituality and the Internet

Author:  Lutz  Alison       Other Author(s):  Rev. Dean Borgman
Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_internet   

The Death of a Leader: Homicide as a Means of Group Disengagement

Author:  Haines  Janet       Other Author(s):  Williams, Chris L.; Sale, Ian; Glading, Jodi; Davidson, John
Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_violence   


Cultic Studies Review - cult news News

Aum Shinrikyo (Aleph) Articles

Page(s): 190-194 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_aumshinrikyo

Aum Shinrikyo: A History of Aum

Page(s): 190-194 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_aumshinrikyo

Aum Shinrikyo: Aum Guru Asahara's Trial

Page(s): 190-194 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_aumshinrikyo

Aum Shinrikyo: Second Documentary on Aum

Page(s): 190-194 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_aumshinrikyo

Aum Shinrikyo: Senior Aum Member Gets 10 Years for Killing Colleague

Page(s): 190-194 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_aumshinrikyo

Branch Davidians: Davidians Appeal Dismissal of Suit vs. Government

Page(s): 199 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal  grp_branchdavidian

Branch Davidians: Davidians Appeal Dismissal of Suit vs. Government

Page(s): 199 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal  grp_branchdavidian

Church Universal and Triumphant: CUT Buys Church Building

Page(s): 199 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_cut

Eastern Lightning: Eastern Lightning “Cult” Frees China Gospel Fellowship Leaders

Page(s): 200 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_aff,tp_icsa  grp_easternlightning,grp_icsa

Exorcism: Death Sentence in Japan Exorcism Deaths

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_exorcism   

Falun Gong/China: China Strongly Rejects U.S. Report on Religion

Page(s): 201-203 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_falungong

Falun Gong: Barred From Iceland

Page(s): 201-023 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_falungong

Falun Gong: Followers Detained, Sent to Reeducation for TV Network Hacking

Page(s): 201-203 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_falungong

Falun Gong: Religious Delegation Supports Ban

Page(s): 201-203 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_falungong

Government Action: French Cult Commissioner Honored by Rights Group

Page(s): 204-205 Topic(s)/Group(s):     

Government Action: Russian Law on “Religious Extremism” Proposed

Page(s): 204-205 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_gov,tp_legal,tp_religion,tp_russia   

Government Action: Slovakia Looks into Unification Church and Scientology

Page(s): 204-205 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_org_gov  grp_unification_church

Government: Action

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_org_gov   

House of Prayer: Defendants Waive Right to Counsel and Refuse Prosecution Deal

Page(s): 206 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal  grp_houseofprayer

Humana (Tvind): Reclusive Humana Founder Arrested

Page(s): 206 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal  grp_tvind

Humana (Tvind): Reclusive Humana Founder Arrested

Page(s): 206 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_tivind

Kaeda Juku School/Japan: Cult Leaders Get seven Years in Failed Faith Healing

Page(s): 211 Topic(s)/Group(s):     

Manson: Manson to Serve More Time

Page(s): 212 Topic(s)/Group(s):     

Media and Cults: Atlantic Monthly Author Faulted for Use of Biased Sources on New Religions and Cults

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_media   

Mennonite Church of God: Ban Lifted on “Spanking” Trial Details

Page(s): 218 Topic(s)/Group(s):     

Movement for The Restoration of The Ten Commandments of God: Uganda Rights Commission Judges Kanungu Massacre

Page(s):   Topic(s)/Group(s):     

New Religious Movements Cults: Atlantic Monthly Author Faulted for Use of Biased Sources on New Religions and Cults

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_nrm

New Religious Movements/Cults

Page(s):   Topic(s)/Group(s):     

Nuwaubians: Nuwaubian Leader Held on Child Sexual Abuse Charges

Page(s):   Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_child,tp_harm  grp_ansaru_malachiyork, grp_nuwaubians

Palo Mayombe: Probation in Grave Robbing for Ritual

Page(s): 220 Topic(s)/Group(s):     

Philippine Benevolent Missionaries Association: Cult Decline Predicted after Leader’s Arrest

Page(s):   Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_philippinebenevolent

Polygamy: Conviction of Polygamist for Having Sex with Underage Wife Upheld

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_polygamy   

Polygamy: Conviction of Polygamist for Having Sex with Underage Wife Upheld

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_polygamy  grp_kingston

Salvation Army: Russian Court Says Salvation Army A Paramilitary Group, CSR 1-1 2002

Page(s):   Topic(s)/Group(s):     

Scientology

Page(s): 220 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology Articles

Page(s): 220-230 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology Articles

Page(s): 220-230 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology Articles

Page(s): 220-230 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Court Fines Scientology Leader for Defamation of Critics

Page(s): 220-230 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal  grp_scientology

Scientology: Dianetics at Boston Marathon

Page(s): 220-230 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Financier Slatkin Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charge, Cites Scientology Involvement

Page(s): 220-230 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Head Acquitted in Spain

Page(s): 220-230 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Late Comedian Lampooned Her Scientology Experience

Page(s): 220-230 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Major Foe Capitulates to Pressure

Page(s): 220-230 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Management Training Firms Based on Scientology Principles

Page(s): 220-230 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Paris Branch Convicted of Sending Unwanted Literature to Ex-Members

Page(s): 220-230 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Scientologists “Invade” Hospital After Terrorist Attack in Israel

Page(s): 220-230 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Scientology Conflict with Critical Website Raises Freedom Issues

Page(s): 220-230 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Scientology Fined in France, but Acquitted on Fraud Charges

Page(s): 220-230 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Scientology Foe Minton Ends His Opposition, Testifies on Scientology’s Behalf

Page(s): 220-230 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Scientology Followers Released from Egyptian Jail

Page(s): 220-230 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Scientology Settles Suit by Ex-Member Wollersheim with $8.6 Million Check

Page(s): 220-230 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Space Aliens: Reputed Space Alien Cult Leader Claims Insanity

Page(s):   Topic(s)/Group(s):     

Taliban/John Walker Lindh: Was Lindh "Brainwashed" by the Taliban?

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_taliban

Taliban: John Walker Lindh: Was Lindh "Brainwashed" by the Taliban?

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal,tp_terrorism  grp_taliban

Tent of the Living God: Sect Denies It Plans Forced Circumcision

Page(s): 232 Topic(s)/Group(s):     

Terrorism: Natanyahu on Causes of Terrorism

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_terrorism,tp_violence   

The Body/Attleboro Sect: Sect Leader Sentenced to Life in Death of His son

Page(s): 195-198 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_attleboro_body

The Body/Attleboro: Judge Returns Attleboro Sect Couple to Jail

Page(s): 195-198 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_attleboro_body

The Body/Attleboro: Member of The Body Claims U.S Law Does Not Apply

Page(s): 195-198 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_attleboro_body

Twelve Tribes: Twelve Tribes Says It Won’t Recruit in Florida

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_twelvetribes, grp_icsa

Unification Church Articles

Page(s): 233 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_unification_church

Unification Church: “Buying Brazil” — History and Analysis of Unification Church Activities

Page(s): 233 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_unification_church

Unification Church: Brazilian Authorities Raid Moon-linked Offices

Page(s): 233 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_unification_church

Unification Church: Brazilian Authorities Raid Moon-linked Offices / “Buying Brazil” — History and Analysis of Unification Church Activities

Page(s): 233 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_unification_church

Unification Church: Rev. Moon Officiates at Marriage of 144,000

Page(s): 233 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_unification_church

White Supremicists: Hate groups Targeting Utah Teens for Recruitment

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_nazi, grp_hate


Cultic Studies Review - cult book reviews Book Reviews

Book Review: Cassadaga: The South’s Oldest Spiritual Community

Author:  Szimhart  Joseph  P.   
Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_occult  grp_newage

Book Review: Killer Cults: Murderous Messiahs and Their Fanatical Followers.

Author:            
Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_violence   

Book Review: Les Sectes (Sects)

Author:            
Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_international   

Book Review: Misunderstanding Cults: Searching for Objectivity in a Controversial Field

Author:            
Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_acadialog   

Book Review: Rise and Fall of Synanon: A California Utopia

Author:            
Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_synanon

Book Review: Varieties of Anomalous Experiences: Examining Scientific Evidence

Author:            
Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s):     

Book Review: From Dean’s List to Dumpsters: Why I Left Harvard to Join a Cult

Author:  Guerra  Jim      
Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_garbageeater

Book Review: Le Dico des sectes (The Dictionary of the Sects)

Author:  Drogou  Annick      
Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_asatru


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