France is unique among democratic countries in promoting a state-sponsored anti-cult ideology, based on discredited theories of “brainwashing” and “mind control.”
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フランスの「カルト」に関する新法が間違っている理由
フランスの下院は「カルト」に関する修正法案に、上院が削除した「心理的服従」という奇妙な犯罪を再導入した。
The Police Raids Against MISA in France, November 28, 2023. 4. The MIVILUDES Behind the Raids
To understand what happened to MISA it is crucial to reflect on the anti-cult role of the controversial governmental agency.
The Police Raids Against MISA in France, November 28, 2023. 3. The Yogis’ Complaints About the Police
The story they told a leading Canadian scholar is that in the police stations the yoga students’ rights were repeatedly violated.
The Police Raids Against MISA in France, November 28, 2023. 2. MISA Students Tell Their Stories
When the heavily armed officers entered the residences of the yogis they terrorized everybody, alleged perpetrators and alleged “victims.”
The Police Raids Against MISA in France, November 28, 2023. 1. Conflicting Narratives
The authorities claim “women” have been “liberated” from a “sex cult.” A well-known Canadian scholar interviewed the “victims” and was told a different story.
Pourquoi la nouvelle loi française sur les “sectes” est dangereuse
L’Assemblée nationale française a réintroduit dans la loi sur les « sectes » l’étrange délit de « sujétion psychologique » que le Sénat avait supprimé.
Why the New French Law on “Cults” is Wrong
The French National Assembly has re-introduced in the amended law on “cults” the strange crime of “psychological subjection” the Senate had eliminated.
Behind the Bivolaru Case. 4. GéPS Versus MISA
How Gascan and his friends framed Gregorian Bivolaru looks like a fairy tale. But behind any fairy tale lies a truth.
Behind the Bivolaru Case. 3. Enter the MIVILUDES
The French anti-cult governmental agency played a crucial role in persuading those who were against other Tantric groups that they should focus on MISA.