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Information on cults, cultic groups, psychological manipulation, psychological abuse, spiritual abuse, brainwashing, mind control, thought reform, abusive churches, extremism, totalistic groups, new religious movements, alternative and mainstream religions, group dynamics, exit counseling, recovery, and practical suggestions for those affected by or interested in these subjects

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Religious Studies

Aagaard, Johannes, Ph.D.: "Conversion, Religious Change, and the Challenge of New Religious Movements" - abstract
Aagaard, Johannes, Ph.D.: "Professor Aagaard on New Religious Movements"
Association of Religion Data Archives
Burks, Ron: "Damaged Disciples: Casualties of Authoritarian Churches and the Shepherding Movement"
Centre for psychology of religion - link
CESNUR
CrossSearch.com Directory
CULTWATCH
Dialog Center - Denmark
Flood, Gavin: "Hare Krishna: Hinduism, Vaisnavism, and ISKCON: Authentic Traditions or Scholarly Constructions?"
Giambalvo, Carol: "Boston Movement: Critical Perspectives on the ICC"
GRIS (Group of Research and Information on the Sects [Cults])
Internet Journal of Religion: DISKUS
Lucas, Phillip, Ph.D.: "Spiritual Harm in New Religions: Reflections on Interviews with Former Members" - Abstract
Marburg Journal of Religion
Nurelweb - Cults and Religion website an academic approach to the study of relgion
Religion Report
Religioscope
Society for the Scientific Study of Religion
Spiritual Counterfeits Project

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

Book Review: Readings and Reviews: “Strange Gods” a Disappointment

Combatants in Cult War Attempt Reconciliation

COMMENTARY: ACLU Cult Defense “Essential” by Robbins

Cult Apologists Lobby

Cultist Rights Under Attack, Scholar Says

International: New Information Group Called Cult "Cover-up"

Letters: Academic Questions Colleague’s Cult Views

Melton Says Cults Not Fading But Growing, Multiplying

Methods of "New Religion" Scholars Don't Reveal Dark Side

Sociology Conference Evaluates Aspects of Cultic Phenomenon

Threat to Religious Liberty in Europe?

Understanding Contemporary Millenarian Violence

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