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Cultic Studies Review Articles Articles

Traumatic Abuse in Cults: A Psychoanalytic Perspective

Author:  Shaw  Daniel     LCSW Other Author(s):  Daniel Shaw, LCSW
Page(s): 101-129 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_general   

An Example for Controversy: Creating a Model for Reconciliation

Author:  Kropveld  Michael       Other Author(s):   
Page(s): 130-150 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_acadialog,tp_definition   

The Evolution of a Cult and a Support Group for the Families of It’s Members: The Jim Roberts Group and The Roberts Group Parents Network

Author:  Foster  James       Other Author(s):  Loomis, Ronald; Szimhart, Joseph; Wilcox, Larry
Page(s): 151-168 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_garbageeaters

Inner Experience and Conversion

Author:  Langone  Michael  D.  Ph.D. Other Author(s):  Patrick L. Ryan
Page(s): 169-176 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_conversion,tp_inner experience   

International Churches of Christ: Introduction

Author:  Giambalvo  Carol       Other Author(s):   
Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_icc

Reflections on Falun Gong and the Chinese Government

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

The Chemistry of a Conflict: The Chinese Government and the Falun Gong

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

Clinical and Diagnostic Issues of Cultism: Group Dependence Disorder

Author:  Perlado  Miguel       Other Author(s):   
Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_harm_recovery,tp_mentalh   

Cults, State Control, and Falun Gong: A Comment on Herbert Rosedale's "Perspectives on Cults as Affected by the September 11th Tragedy."

Author:  Robbins  Thomas      Ph.D. Other Author(s):   
Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_falungong

Ideology, Demonization, and Scholarship: The Need for Objectivity—A Response to Robbins' Comments on Rosedale, the Chinese Government, and Falun Gong

Author:  Rosedale  Herbert  L.    Other Author(s):   
Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_falungong

The Making of a Disciple in the International Churches of Christ

Author:  Kelly  Kathy  F.    Other Author(s):   
Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_counseling,tp_intervention,tp_meditation  grp_transcendentalmeditation, grp_isdl

What Falun Gong Really Teaches

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

Why Waldorf Programs are Unsuitable for Public Funding

Author:  Dugan  Dan       Other Author(s):   
Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_edu  grp_waldorfschool, grp_rudolphsteiner

Spotlight on Anthroposophy

Author:  Lombard  Sharon       Other Author(s):   
Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_edu  grp_antroposophy, grp_rudolphsteiner


Cultic Studies Review - cult news News

Abundant Life Church: Judge Refuses to Dismiss Suit

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal  grp_abunantlifechurch

Academy of Dundee Ranch/Worldwide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools: “Tough-Love” Reform Schools Criticized

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_bootcamp,tp_harm  grp_worldassociationofspecialtyschools

Amish: Don’t Let Children Testify

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal  grp_amish

Aum Shinrikyo: “Still a Threat”

Page(s): 177 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_aumshinrikyo

Aum Shinrikyo: Compensation for Rejection

Page(s): 177 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal  grp_aumshinrikyo

Aum Shinrikyo: Death Penalty Demanded

Page(s): 177 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal  grp_aumshinrikyo

Aum Shinrikyo: Internet Recruiting

Page(s): 177 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_internet  grp_aumshinrikyo

AUM Shinrikyo: Kazakhs Arrest Local Leader

Page(s): 177 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal  grp_aumshinrikyo

Aum Shinrikyo: Said to Be Failing

Page(s): 177 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_aumshinrikyo

Aum Shinrikyo: Use of “Mind Control” Kept Recruits

Page(s): 177 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_aumshinrikyo

AUM Shinrikyo: Victims to Speak in Court

Page(s): 177 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_aumshinrikyo

Branch Davidians: Awaiting Koresh Resurrection

Page(s): 178 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_branchdavidian

Branch Davidians: Childrens’ Memories and Psychologist’s View

Page(s): 178 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_branchdavidian

Branch Davidians: Life with David Koresh

Page(s): 178 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_branchdavidian

Branch Davidians: New Trial Push Stalled

Page(s): 178 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal  grp_branchdavidian

Caruthers/Space Alien Cult: Prosecution Call for Deprogramming of Convicted Associate

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_deprogram,tp_intervention  grp_caruthers

Child Abuse: “Alumni” of Canadian Reform Schools Sue

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_bootcamp,tp_child,tp_child_abuse   

Church of Bible Understanding (COBU)

Page(s): 180 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_chruchofbibleunderstanding

Church/State Relations: Faith-Based Initiative Checked

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_gov,tp_legal,tp_religion   

Coercive Therapy: Bill to Outlaw “Coercive” Therapy

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal  grp_attachmenttherapy

Congregation of Universal Wisdom: Church Offers Chance for Religious Exemption

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal  grp_congregatonofuniversalwisdom

Cults and Terrorism: Similarities and Differences

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

Earth Liberation Front: Eco-Terrorist Sentenced

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal,tp_violence  grp_earthliberationfront,grp_animalliberationfront

Elizabeth Smart/Emmanuel: Cult Expert on Smart Case

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

Elizabeth Smart/Emmanuel: Mental Illness Claimed

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

Elizabeth Smart/Emmanuel: Theory of “Conversion”

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_conversion  grp_emmanuel

Exclusive Brethren: Shunning Detailed

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

Gloriavale Community: Ex-Follower Wants to Be Paid for Life of Work

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal  grp_hopefulchristian

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians: Child Must Wait to Take Peyote

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal  grp_americanindian

House of Prayer: Group Sues State for Custodial Child Abuse

Page(s): 181 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_child,tp_child_abuse,tp_child_custody,tp_legal  grp_houseofprayer

House of Prayer: Warrants Issued for Failure to Undergo Counseling

Page(s): 181 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal  grp_houseofprayer

International Churches of Christ/Boston Movement: Reform Doubted

Page(s): 181 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_icc

International Society for Krishna Consciousness: Airport Solicitation Restrictions Re-imposed

Page(s): 180 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal  grp_harekrishna

International Society for Krishna Consciousness: Seeking Chapter 11 Reorganization

Page(s): 180 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_harekrishna

Jehovah’s Witnesses: “Disfellowshipped” for Convictions

Page(s): 183 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_jw

Jehovah’s Witnesses: Death after Refusing Transfusion

Page(s): 183 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_jw

Jehovah’s Witnesses: Proselytizing Conviction Upheld

Page(s): 183 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_international  grp_jw

Johanne Masowe Chishanu Apostolic Church: Followers “Brainwashed”

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

Lucille Poulin: Nun Released from Jail

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

Magnificat Meal Movement: Cult Specialist Brought In

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

Mennonites: To Jail for Religious Beliefs

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

New Life Tabernacle/Ariel Ben Sherman: Follower Indicted

Page(s): 183 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_goodshepherdtabernacle

North Korea: Education in Hatred Pervasive

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

Order of Saint Charbel/Little Pebble

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

Our Savior’s Church: $26 Million Award for Abduction and Indoctrination

Page(s): 184 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal   

Palo Mayombe: Woman Accused of Stealing Bodies

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

Panawave Laboratory: Don’t Compare Us to Aum

Page(s): 184 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_panawavelaboratory

Panawave Laboratory: Microwaves and the End of the World

Page(s): 184 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_panawavelaboratory

Political Cults/”O”: Former Member’s Analytical Exposé

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

Polygamy: Mother Sentenced for Encouraging Sex with Her Daughters

Page(s): 186 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_polygamy  grp_apostolicunitedbrethern

Polygamy: Sen. Hatch on Polygamy

Page(s): 186 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_polygamy   

Polygamy: Utah Bill to Curb Plural Marriages

Page(s): 186 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_org_gov,tp_polygamy   

Prison Fellowship Ministries: Federal Suits vs Christian Prison Program

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

Rajneesh/Osho/Orange People: Accused of Luring Children

Page(s): 186 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_child  grp_rajneesh

Reiji Kiraku Nijo-kai: Guru Duped Followers

Page(s): 187 Topic(s)/Group(s):     

Salva Me Pater Omnis Oculos Meus: Judge Returns Children to Parents

Page(s): 187 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_child_custody   

Santeria: Sacrificial Animals Removed

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

Satanism: High School “Priest” Denied Robe

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

Scientology: “Religion” Status Appeal Withdrawn

Page(s): 188-195 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_org_gov  grp_scientology

Scientology: Accused of Packing Polls

Page(s): 188-195 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_political  grp_scientology

Scientology: Actress Lobbies for Scientology on Drugs

Page(s): 188-195 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Billionaire Meets with Tom Cruise

Page(s): 188-195 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Complaint Against Advertising Upheld

Page(s): 188-195 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Courses for Prisoners Proposed

Page(s): 188-195 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Critical Testimony in Irish Case Against Scientology

Page(s): 188-195 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal  grp_scientology

Scientology: Defrauded Investors Want to Recover Funds from Scientology

Page(s): 195 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_economic  grp_scientology

Scientology: Explaining Censure by Advertising Authority

Page(s): 188-195 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Indictment in Suicide of Scientologist

Page(s): 188-195 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal  grp_scientology

Scientology: Inmates Work at Church

Page(s): 188-195 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Mixed Feelings about Scientology Church

Page(s): 188-195 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Nevada Rep Pushes Scientology-Linked Prison Program

Page(s): 188-195 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Opposition to “Ritalin” Provision

Page(s): 188-195 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Presley Praises Scientology in Song

Page(s): 188-195 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Protest Anti-depressant Use

Page(s): 188-195 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Says Scientology Based on Satanist Crowley’s Teachings

Page(s): 188-195 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_occult  grp_scientology

Scientology: Says Scientology Gaining Acceptance

Page(s): 188-195 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Suit against German Government for Alleged Harassment

Page(s): 188-195 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal  grp_scientology

Scientology: Tom Cruise Credits Scientology on Drugs

Page(s): 188-195 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Wants Support for Treatment Center

Page(s): 188-195 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_scientology

Scientology: Wants to Avoid Testimony on Practices

Page(s): 188-195 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal  grp_scientology

Shamanism: “Native” Healing Approved

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

Smart, Elizabeth Brainwashing: Understanding What Happened to Elizabeth Smart

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_conversion,tp_thoughtreform  grp_emmanuel

Sung Chi-li: Claim of Supernatural Powers not Fraud

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

Terrorism: Al Qaeda and Others Indoctrinate Well

Page(s): 195 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_terrorism  grp_alqaida, grp_islam

Terrorism: Not Socially Marginal Types

Page(s): 195 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_terrorism   

Terrorism: Suicide Bombers Not Misfits

Page(s): 195 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_terrorism  grp_Qaida

Terrorism: Using Psychology with Suspected Terrorists

Page(s): 195 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_terrorism   

The Family (Winifred Wright): “Brainwashing” Alleged

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_child,tp_harm,tp_legal  grp_thefamily

Unification Church: Conference in Korea Draws Former Leaders

Page(s): 196 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_unification_church

Unification Church: Ex-Follower on Bush Team

Page(s): 196 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_political  grp_unification_church

Unification Church: Proposed School Meets Opposition in Ontario

Page(s): 196 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_edu  grp_unification_church

Unification Church: Solomon Islands PM Visits Moon

Page(s): 196 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_unification_church

Unification Church: Unification Church Forms Korean Political Party

Page(s): 196 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_political  grp_unification_church

Unification Church: Zambian VP to Moon Conference Thanks to Milingo’s Ex-Wife

Page(s): 196 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_unification_church

United Nuwaubian Nation of Moors: Tells of Life in the Group

Page(s): 198 Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_ansaru_malachiyork, grp_nuwaubians

Voodoo: Declared a Religion

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal  grp_voodoo

Waldorf Schools: Lawsuit Renewed

Page(s): 199 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_edu,tp_legal  grp_waldorfschool, grp_rudolphsteiner

Western Massachusetts Labor Action: New Office Set up

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_political  grp_westernmassachusettslaboraction

White Supremacists: Former Skinhead Tells of Recruitment Practices

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

Wicca: Prison Space for Religious Ceremonies

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal  grp_wicca

Winifred Wright/Child Abuse: Judge Allows Bail for “Deprogramming” Time

Page(s): 200 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_child,tp_child_abuse,tp_deprogram,tp_harm,tp_intervention,tp_legal  grp_thefamily

Winifred Wright/Child Abuse: Prison Term for Starvation Death

Page(s): 200 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_child,tp_child_abuse,tp_harm,tp_legal  grp_thefamily

Word of Faith Fellowship: Concerns about Day Care Children

Page(s): 200 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_child  grp_wordoffaithfellowship

Word of Faith Fellowship: Ex-Member Files Emotional Abuse Suit

Page(s): 200 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal  grp_wordoffaithfellowship

Word of Faith Fellowship: Members Give Up Custody

Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_child_custody  grp_wordoffaithfellowship

World Ministries: Relatives Question Religious Practices

Page(s): 202 Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_legal  grp_worldministrieschurch


Cultic Studies Review - cult book reviews Book Reviews

Book Review: 1984 – ONCE MORE

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

Book Review: Christian Millenarianism: From the Early Church to Waco

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

Book Review: On the Edge: Political Cults Right and Left & Tabernacle of Hate: Why They Bombed Oklahoma City

Author:  Janja  Lalich      
Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s):    grp_newallianceparty, grp_kkk

Book Review: Fundamentals of Extremism: The Christian Right in America.

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

Book Review: Sixth of Seven Wives: Escape from Modern Day Polygamy

Author:  MacHovec  Frank      
Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_polygamy   

Book Review: New Religious Movements/Cults: Sociologist’s Book Criticized

Author:  Lalich  Janja      
Page(s): Web Version Topic(s)/Group(s): tp_religious_studies,tp_sociology   


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