Examining the statements of a leader from a marginalized and actively persecuted new religious movement on the authority to declare a holy war.
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A Minor Shot Dead in Kenya for Being a Member of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light: His Brother Testifies
The religious nature of Ibrahim Ramadan’s murder is confirmed by the fact that the victim’s brother was later arrested and beaten for his faith.
AROPL and the Rise of New Age Anti-Cultism 5. “New” and “Old” Anti-Cultists
There are signs that “traditional” anti-cultists are ready to enroll even the most lunatic “New Age” figures in their crusade.
AROPL and the Rise of New Age Anti-Cultism 4. Wahid Azal’s Anti-Cult Hallucinations
A “prophet,” whose revelations come from hallucinogenic plants, believes CESNUR funds AROPL as part of a Jewish “Sabbatian-Frankist” conspiracy.
AROPL and the Rise of New Age Anti-Cultism 3. Be Scofield’s Delusional “Journalism”
The attack against the spiritual master Aaravindha Himadra was an egregious example of irresponsible reporting that may incite violence.
AROPL and the Rise of New Age Anti-Cultism 2. The Making of Be Scofield
The American “journalist” is a new kind of anti-cultist. Her primary sources are revelations from angels, extraterrestrials, Tarot cards, and the Akashic records.
AROPL and the Rise of New Age Anti-Cultism 1. The Anti-Cult Movement
The opposition to “cults” has so far consisted of two main sides: religious and secular. A third side is emerging, targeting the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.
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.”
Media Slander Against the AROPL in the UK: Cui Bono?
Following a woman who refers to herself as “the anti-cult hero of the digital age,” “The Guardian” and other British media slandered the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.