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Alonso, Ferran: "Legal Regulations and Police Responsibilities with Regard to Totalitarian Groups"
Barthelemy, Denis: "Cults, Freedom of Belief, and Freedom of Religion" - abstract
Council of Europe: "Report on Sects and New Religious Movements" - abstract
de Cordes, Henri: "Preventing Cultic Deviations in Europe: Reply to Singelenbereg's Comment"
de Cordes, Henri: "Preventing Cultic/Sectarian Deviations in Europe: Policies that Differ"
Enquete Commission of Germany: "Final Report on so-called Sects and Psychogroups"
European Parliament: New Organizations Operating Under the protection Afforded to Religious Bodies"
Japan Federation of BAR Associations: "Aid and Assistance for Consumer Damages from Religious Activities" - abstract
Kropveld, Michael: "A Comparison of Different Countries' Approaches to Cult-Related Issues"
Kropveld, Michael: "Governments and Cults"
Langone, Michael D., Ph.D.: "International Cultic Studies Association, Cults, and Government"
Langone, Michael D., Ph.D.: "The PRC and Falun Gong" - abstract
Langone, Michael, Ph.D.: "What Should be Done about Cults?
Le Phenomene des Sectes. L'Etude du Fonctionnement des Groupes - Book Review by J. Vaillancourt
Lottick, Edward, M.D.: "A Remarkable Consensus"
Mutch, Stephen: "Cults and Religious Privileges in England and Australia" - abstract
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect: "Religious Immunity (1981-2000 Publications)
Rosedale, Herbert, Esq.: "Perspectives on Cults as Affected by the September 11th Tragedy" - abstract
State of Israel: "Report of the Interministerial Committee Set Up to Examine Cults" - abstract
Swedish Government Commission: "In Good Faith: Society and the New Religious Movements" - abstract
Vatican Report: Sects or New Religious Movements"

A Conflict Between Religious Liberty and Involuntary Servitude? (Conclusion)

A Conflict Between Religious Liberty and Involuntary Servitude? (Part 2)

A Court Decision Elbows a Village in Favor of Religious Rights

As Exemptions Grow, Religion Outweighs Regulation

As Religious Programs Expand, Disputes Rise Over Tax Breaks

Australia/Britain: Food Cult Affects Children, C-O 16-11 1999

Australia: MP on Cult Problem

Belgian Cult Inquiry

BeliefWatch: Reincarnate

Bible Club in School

Bill to Restrict IRS Examination of Church Finances

Carey Vetoes Cult Conservator Bill But Promises to Work for Parental Relief

China

China Cancels Iran Meeting Over Dalai Lama

China Convocation on Cults

Church/State Relations: Faith-Based Initiative Checked

Churches in Schools

Church-State Relations: Russian Group Visits Waco

Commentary: “Impregnable Wall” Between Church & State?

Congressional “Cult” Petition to IRS, Justice Dept., Finance and Judiciary Committees

Congressmen Request House - Senate Cult Hearing

Council of Europe: Blasphemy, religious insults and hate speech against persons on grounds of their religion - Recommendation 1805 (Provisional)

Court Bars After-School Religious Classes

Court has been clear about protecting children in freedom of faith cases

Cult Leader Executed

Episcopal Counselor Answers APRL Questionnaire

France: Cult Hearings

French “Anti-Cult” Law Delayed

French Government Moves to Control "Sectes"

GLOBAL: China - Chinese Call US Falun Gong Stance Hypocritical

GLOBAL: France - Assembly Passes Bill to Control "Sects"

Government Action: Belgian Cult Commission Reports

Government Action: Minister Wants to Help Victims Expose Cults

Government Action: Russian Law on “Religious Extremism” Proposed

Government Cult Control Measures A Good Start, Says Ex-Parliamentarian

Government Found Blameless in Waco Deaths

Government Policy: Chinese Deny Use of Psychotherapy for Dissidents

Government Policy: Chinese Deny Use of Psychotherapy for Dissidents

Government Policy: Chinese Deny Use of Psychotherapy for Dissidents

Government Policy: France Answers U.S. Criticism

Governments Evaluate Scientology

How Buddhism Became Force for Political Activism

Hungarian Moves Against “Pseudo-Churches”

Influences Colorado Mental Health Resolution

International: Australian Court: Scientology a “Religion”

INTERNATIONAL: France-Cult Legislation

INTERNATIONAL: France-Scientologists Protest French Law

INTERNATIONAL: Germany-Family Group Honors Late Chairman

INTERNATIONAL: Kenya-Leader Detains Girl on "God's Orders"

International: Russia-“Manipulative” Churches Denied Registration

INTERNATIONAL: Russia-Cults Called Part of U.S. Globalization Effort

International: Uganda-Surrender Money, Wives

Justice Dept. Reshapes Its Civil Rights Mission

Justices to Decide if Citizens May Challenge White House’s Religion-Based Initiative

News Reports: Why Are There Extremist Sects in Uganda?

Nigerian “Anti-Cult” Bill Passed

On Religions and Tax Exemption

Politics and the Pulpit: 2008

Pulling Rank on Religion

Religion for a Captive Audience, Paid For by Taxes

Religion-Based Tax Breaks: Housing to Paychecks to Books

Religious Freedom in Military Questioned

Religious Leader Calls for Clearer Definition of ‘Cult’ in China

Report Urges Tough Policy on Cults in Israel

Report: China sentences 2 leaders of unofficial church on cult charges

Resolution on Cults and Sects

Romanian Religious Groups Discontent With Cults Law

School Board Bans Open Forums and Extracurricular Meetings

State Mandated Task Force Holds “Cults on Campus” Forums

State Panel Calls for Education, Vigilance to Deal with Harmful Groups on Campus

The Council of Europe's Report on Sects and New Religious Movements

The Politics of God

Under Suspicion: Faith in France

US Faith-Based Initiative Attracting Interest

Wanted: True Believers Only

Where Faith Abides, Employees Have Few Rights

White House denies Bush God claims

Zim cops raid cult, take away starving kids

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