Six scholars look at the European Federation of Centres of Research and Information on Cults and Sects, and conclude it is dangerous for religious liberty.
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Jehovah’s Witnesses: A Strange Norwegian Decision
A Norwegian court “annulled” an ecclesiastical decision disfellowshipping a woman—a clear violation of religious freedom.
Guru Jára: Why Philippines Should Grant Asylum
International precedents support a religion-based claim for Jaroslav Dobeš and Barbora Plášková.
Guru Jára: The Czech Court Case
Contesting the verdicts where they were sentenced for sexual abuse, as biased, Jaroslav Dobeš and Barbora Plášková seek asylum in the Philippines.
The Controversial Teachings of Guru Jára
Why the teachings of the Czech esoteric master generated a furious reaction, which prepared the unfavorable court verdicts.
The Odyssey of Guru Jára
Czech spiritual teacher Jaroslav Dobeš and his co-worker Barbora Plášková, sentenced for sexual abuse, claim they are innocent and seek asylum in the Philippines.
International Religious Freedom Summit: Why It Was A Great Success
1,000 religious leaders and activists gathered to continue the work Ambassador Sam Brownback carried out on behalf of religious liberty.
Australia: World Premiere on Bitter Winter of Movie on Lawyer Accused of Raping Refugee Clients
“Devil in a Lawyers Suit” is about David Bitel, who died of cancer before trial when he was facing 21 charges of sexual abuse.
Who Is Afraid of “La Famille”?
All of a sudden, French media “discovered” a new “cult.” It has been in existence for more than 200 years, and is now threatened by the government.
Recent Studies on Scientology and “Labeling”, Part 2
Rosita Šorytė discusses the political uses of the labels “cult,” “extremist,” and “marginal” to discriminate against the Church of Scientology.