Some things return every year, such as the swallows, the primroses, and proposals by anti-cultists to re-introduce anti-brainwashing statutes in Italy.
From the World
Brainwashing, Italian-Style: “It Does Not Exist,” Said the Constitutional Court
In 1981, the Constitutional Court ruled in the case of a Catholic priest accused of manipulating his followers, and concluded “plagio” was an imaginary crime.
Brainwashing, Italian-Style: The Braibanti Case
When judges in 1968 found a Communist gay philosopher guilty of “brainwashing” its pupils into homosexuality, a national controversy erupted.
Brainwashing, Italian-Style: The Fascist Law on “Plagio”
In 1930, Mussolini’s Justice Minister Rocco introduced in Italian law a provision against mind control that would last until 1981.
Brainwashing, Italian-Style: The Birth of “Plagio”
The Constitutional Court eliminated in 1981 a provision that incriminated mind control. It had a long history, from Roman to Italian law.
Gnosticism, “Dark Legends” on Scientology Founder Discussed by Scholars
L. Ron Hubbard was an original Gnostic thinker. His exploration of Gnosticism is often misunderstood.
Khipro, Pakistan Hindu Temple Vandalized
To offend Pakistan Hindus even more deeply, the attack against the temple in Khipro was carried out in the day celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna.
Remembering the Utøya Massacre: Breivik, Anglo-Israelism, and the Knights Templar
Anders Breivik did have some esoteric ideas. His secret order may have only existed on paper.
Remembering the Utøya Massacre: Breivik, Christianity, and Islam
The terrorist was not a conservative Christian. His real religion was Islamophobia.
Remembering the Utøya Massacre: What “Religious” Ideas Motivated Breivik?
After ten years from the Utøya Massacre, Anders Behring Breivik, the perpetrator, is still called by some a “Christian fundamentalist.” The label is misleading.