Parents of students who left college to become full-time missionaries created a secular opposition to “cults.” Later, other targets were added.
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The Universal Peace Federation: Moon Front or Respected NGO? A White Paper
The Universal Peace Federation has been criticized by media after Donald Trump attended (via video) one of is events. We present a study and assessment of what the UPF is all about.
The Anti-Cult Movement. 2. Counter-Cult vs. Anti-Cult
There is an important difference between counter-cultists as heresy hunters motivated by sectarian reasons, and the more secular anti-cultists.
The Anti-Cult Movement. 1. “Cults” or “Sects”?
Terminology is essential. “Cult” should be translated into other languages as “secta,” “Sekte,” “secte”—and vice versa.
Norway: An Unfair Decision Against the Jehovah’s Witnesses
On January 27, the County Governor denied to the Witnesses state subsidies they have received for thirty years, creating a danger for all religions.
Pakistan: Anglican Pastor Shot Dead, Another Injured
Father William Siraj was killed and Rev. Patrick Naeem was injured in what the police calls a terrorist attack motivated by religious extremism.
Spanish Supreme Court: Catholic Lay Group Can Exclude Women
The Esclavitud, a Canary Islands organization, can continue to admit male Catholics only as members. The decision will also protect other religious groups.
Michigan: Christian Agencies May Refuse LGBT Adoptions, Settlement Says
A case brought by St. Vincent Catholic Charities was settled by allowing the agency to continue its policy that refuses to place children with same-sex couples.
The Päivi Räsänen Case in Finland: Another View
The trial of the former Minister of the Interior for homophobia is presented as a clash between Christians and secularists. But it is also an inter-Christian conflict.
After 30 Years, a Nigerian Christian Refugee May Be Deported from Japan
A doctor claims his popular self-help book has been declared anti-Islamic and may expose him to serious risks in his country.