“Psychobiographies and Godly Vision” argues that Paul the Apostle, Muhammad, and most founders of religions were no less mentally disturbed than “cult” leaders.
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With a Little Help from My Serbian Friends: FECRIS Caught Again Cooperating with Putin’s Sidekicks
The European anti-cult federation might have excluded its Russian branch, but Russian anti-cultists and their Serbian allies, who are still involved, are like two peas in a pod.
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.
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.”
Dissolving Religious Corporations in Japan: Constitutional Problems. 5. Conclusion: The Action Against the Unification Church is Unconstitutional
The proceedings are against Japan’s Constitution and international obligations. They are based on either or both “unconstitutional law” and “unconstitutional application” and conducted in violation of the rules of fair trial.
Dissolving Religious Corporations in Japan: Constitutional Problems. 4. Violation of International and Domestic Provisions on Fair Trial
Proceedings for the dissolution of a religious corporation are conducted behind closed doors, which makes them especially unfair for the accused religion.