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New Religions in the twentieth century...
The differences between cults and sects, and the politics behind the way we define religion.

Is it a cult?
How to know if a new religious group is dangerous, or just a little different.

The brainwashing controversy
Is there such a thing as "brainwashing?"

Brainwashing and the Cults: The Rise and Fall of a Theory
Introduction to the book, "The Brainwashing Controversy: An Anthology of Essential Documents."

Characteristics of a destructive cult
How to recognize the danger signs.

Defintions of Terms: Cults, sects, and denominations

Sects and violence
Common characteristics shared by many cults. Well reasoned, but with a slant toward evangelical Christian theology.

How to identify a dangerous cult
An in depth ebook.

The Oracle of Ifa and the verdict of the court
An interesting case study, where a woman sues her family for deprogramming.


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