“Apostate” is neither an insult nor a synonym of “ex-member.” It refers to the minority of ex-members who become militant critics of their former faith.
From the World
The Battle for the Soul: Toru Goto’s Harrowing Tale of Captivity and Courage
The story of a Japanese Unification Church member confined by his family and deprogrammers for more than twelve years is a narrative that demands to be heard.
Do Not Call Them “Cults”: An Italian Court Condemns the Use of the “C” Word
The decision by the Court of Florence, which found an anti-cult organization guilty of defaming Soka Gakkai, is historically significant.
Providence Church: Netflix, Usque Tandem? An International Appeal
The leader of the religious movement has been convicted of sexual abuse. However, Netflix also targets innocent, ordinary members, exposing them to discrimination.
Lawren Harris, Theosophical Painter. 5. How to Be a Theosophist-Artist
Harris denied that his art “preached” Theosophy through symbols. It was “Theosophical” in the sense of being a divine experience of essential forms.
USCIRF Publishes Report on Religious Repression in Iran
Since the 12-day war with Israel and the United States, a bad situation has become even worse.
The Ghost of Brainwashing: “Mind Control” at the Japanese Diet. 2. A Japanese MIVILUDES and De-Conversion of Children?
The Japan Federation of Bar Associations wants to create a Japanese clone of the notorious French governmental anti-cult agency.
The Ghost of Brainwashing: “Mind Control” at the Japanese Diet. 1. Criminalizing Mental Manipulation
Relying on discredited pseudo-scientific theories, the Japan Federation of Bar Associations asked the Parliament to imitate the obnoxious French anti-cult law.
How Media Defame “Cults”: The Case of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light. 2. Be Scofield, Anti-Cultist
A self-proclaimed “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” of anti-cultism made claims that would be absurd if they were not causing significant unnecessary suffering.
How Media Defame “Cults”: The Case of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light. 1. Inventing a “Cult”
A media campaign started by a bigoted anti-cultist transformed a peaceful Shia-derivative movement into the ultimate “doomsday cult.”









