Few had heard of a new anti-cult association that claimed credit for the arrest of the MISA founder in France. The story of its founder Hughes Gascan is not without interest.
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Behind the Bivolaru Case. 1. Some Incorrect Reports About MISA’s Past History
After the arrest of the Romanian yoga teacher in France, the same fake news about his and MISA’s past were reproduced from one media to another.
A New Religious Liberty Organization Is Launched in Africa
The African Forum for Religious and Spirituality Liberty (AFRSL) was solemnly inaugurated in Cape Town. It has the potentiality of changing the history of religious freedom on the continent.
Rediscovering Serafino Macchiati: A Painter of Nightmares and Spiritualism
From Impressionist and Divisionist landscapes, the Italian artist went on to explore the paranormal, the occult, and Spiritualist seances.
The Origins of Hamas. 8. Learning from the Early Story of Hamas
Hamas’ terrorism is based on a religious ideology, not on politics. When political solutions fail, and the military ones succeed only partially, the question is how Palestinians may be persuaded not to support Hamas.
The Origins of Hamas. 7. The Second Intifada
The Second Intifada, unlike the first, did not have a political project. It was pure desperation, and some believed it announced the end of the world. Instead, 9/11 came.
The Origins of Hamas. 6. Contesting the Palestinian National Authority
Hamas saw the 1993 Oslo Accords and the establishment of the Palestinian National Authority as an Israeli-American plot against the Islamic movement.
The Origins of Hamas. 5. From Car Bombs to Suicide Attacks
In 1992–93, international and domestic factors persuaded the leaders of Hamas that terrorism had become the best option.
The Origins of Hamas. 4. 1987, Hamas Is Founded
Concomitant with the first Intifada, the Muslim Brotherhood in Palestine decided it was time to create an organization prioritizing the armed struggle.
The Origins of Hamas. 3. Between Islamization and Armed Struggle
The Palestinian Muslim Brotherhood was accused of having wasted twenty years in building mosques rather than organizing terrorist attacks. But the mosques prepared the future success of Hamas.