Periodically, books and media revive the old discussion on “brainwashing.” There is only one problem about it, it does not exist.
Massimo Introvigne
Statue of First Sikh Maharaja Vandalized in Pakistan
The attack on the memorial of Maharaja Ranjit Singh at the Lahore Fort generated widespread emotion in Pakistan and India.
Film on Lawyer Who Molested Refugee Clients Honored Internationally
Attorney David Bitel died five years ago. “Devil in a Lawyers Suit”, the movie that premiered on Bitter Winter, is now winning awards.
French Law on Separatism: “Yes, But” Says Constitutional Council
French Law on Separatism: the Constitutional Council declares one provision unconstitutional, asks to apply others with moderation.
Les Témoins de Jéhovah dans le rapport français de la MIVILUDES : Cinq erreurs
Sans surprise, la méthodologie de la MIVILUDES conduit à des erreurs systématiques.
Tai Ji Men and the Tai Ji Men Case: A Background
A short presentation of what is Tai Ji Men, what is the Tai Ji Men case, what is the meaning of the Tai Ji Men protests.
U.S.: Performing Abortion, Gender Transitions Not Mandatory for Christian Doctors
A Texas federal district court permanently enjoined enforcing anti-discrimination provisions to compel health care providers to act against their conscience.
Pakistan: Charges Against 8-Year-Old Dropped, Problems Remain
After international protests, Prime Minister intervenes and prosecution is stopped. But the boy is still at risk of private vendetta, and unjust laws remain.
Virus “Likely” Originated in a Wuhan Laboratory, WHO Top Expert Admits
The same Dr. Embarek who led the WHO experts to Wuhan and dismissed the theory now says in a shocking interview that he has changed his mind.
La FECRIS condamnée par l’Allemagne pour diffamation à l’encontre des Témoins de Jéhovah
Décision historique : à Hambourg, le tribunal du district déclare la fédération antisecte coupable de 18 allégations mensongères.
Massimo Introvigne
Massimo Introvigne (born June 14, 1955 in Rome) is an Italian sociologist of religions. He is the founder and managing director of the Center for Studies on New Religions (CESNUR), an international network of scholars who study new religious movements. Introvigne is the author of some 70 books and more than 100 articles in the field of sociology of religion. He was the main author of the Enciclopedia delle religioni in Italia (Encyclopedia of Religions in Italy). He is a member of the editorial board for the Interdisciplinary Journal of Research on Religion and of the executive board of University of California Press' Nova Religio. From January 5 to December 31, 2011, he has served as the "Representative on combating racism, xenophobia and discrimination, with a special focus on discrimination against Christians and members of other religions" of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). From 2012 to 2015 he served as chairperson of the Observatory of Religious Liberty, instituted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in order to monitor problems of religious liberty on a worldwide scale.