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Parents, Children and Cults: A Deprogramming Survey

Dec

2012

In order to help parents decide what to do about children in cults, the American Family Foundation’s ADVISOR (predecessor of The Cult Observer), a periodical read by several thousand people, most of whom are disturbed by aspects of the cult phenomenon, published a questionnaire in 1982. Ninety-four parents responded, providing a variety of data on family background and experiences ...

Deprogramming: A Case Study Part 1: Personal observations of the Group Process

Dec

2012

Steve K. Dubrow-Eichel, Ph.D. This special issue of the Cultic Studies Journal is, to our knowledge, the only professional, detailed analysis of deprogramming, a central source of controversy in cultic studies. The observer of the deprogramming, Dr. Steve Dubrow-Eichel, completed this study as part of his doctoral program at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Dubrow-Eichel’s ...

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Shincheonji Wuhan church emerges as possible link to Korea virus spread February 26, 2020
Kim Bo-gyungKorea HeraldFebruary 26, 2020Members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus reportedly held meetings in the Chinese city of Wuhan until late last year, raising the possibility that the group’s South Korean members could have contracted COVID-19 virus there and brought it back to Korea.Korea now has the greatest number of COVID-19 infections outside China […]
World Mission Society Church Of God Former Member - "Don't Be Angry At God" February 26, 2020
Great Light StudiosFebruary 26, 2020"This is a clip from the recent interview with Nathan, a former WMSCOG member. Jordan and Nathan talk about the need to persevere in faith after you leave the WMSCOG and freedom you can find if you do. Nathan encourages members not to blame God or to be angry at him […]
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Twelve Tribes, Legion of Christ, La Luz Del Mundo, Polygamy, Hasidic, Home Schooling, Religious Freedom, YouTube, Jehovah's Witnesses9Now: Cult Twelve Tribes Sydney headquarters raided by police"The headquarters of the Sydney-based arm of the Twelve Tribes cult was raided [February 18th] by detectives as a part of Strike Force Nanegai.A Current Affair can reveal that police have been investigating the […]
Cristina Rosetti: Making polygamy a crime hasn't helped its victims February 26, 2020
Cristina RosettiSalt Lake TribuneFebruary 26, 2020On July 26, 1953, multiple branches of law enforcement entered Short Creek, a community built by polygamist Mormons on the border of Utah and Arizona.Over the course of the afternoon, officials drove thirty-six men and eight women to the jailhouse in Kingman, Ariz., and 153 out of the 263 children […]
Cults and Coercive Control ~ Raising Awareness, Seeking Justice February 26, 2020
You are invited by The Family Survival Trust to attend a panel presentation.A panel of speakers will be followed by Questions & Answers. The speakers will each present on their lived experiences of coercively controlling groups in modern Britain as well as their activities and concerns in raising awareness and seeking justice.There will be opportunity […]
Fr. Marcial Maciel, Pedophile, Psychopath, and Legion of Christ Founder, From R.J. Neuhaus to Benedict XVI, 2nd Ed February 25, 2020
Richard J. Neuhaus Duped by the Legion of Christ revised and augmentedPeter Kingsland, J. Paul LennonPurchase on Amazon"A scathing review on Amazon.com hit the author's R.J. Neuhaus Duped by the Legion of Christ below the waterline. Hence this second "revised and augmented" vessel. Leaving dry dock the old Neuhaus Duped is launched with a new […]
A REPORT FINDS L'ARCHE FOUNDER SEXUALLY ABUSED 6 WOMEN February 22, 2020
The report does not rule out potential other victims. SYLVIE CORBETWUSA9Associated PressFebruary 22, 2020PARIS, France — An internal report reveals that L'Arche founder Jean Vanier, a respected Canadian religious figure whose charity work helped improve conditions for the developmentally disabled in multiple countries over half a century, sexually abused at least six women.Vanier died last year […]
Once unspoken, Scientology at forefront of Clearwater City Council's Seat 2 race February 21, 2020
For years, candidates avoided even saying the word ‘Scientology.’ But the church’s influence has emerged as a campaign issue in 2020.Tracey McManusTampa Bay TimesFebruary 20, 2020CLEARWATER — During the last city council election, candidates went out of their way to avoid using the s-word: Scientology.“One of the biggest problems trying to move Clearwater forward is […]
South Korean 'Cult' at Center of Local Coronavirus Outbreak February 21, 2020
BILLY PERRIGO TimeFebruary 20, 2020Amysterious religious group described by the government of South Korea as a “cult” has emerged as a hotbed of new coronavirus cases, according to official statistics.At least 33 of South Korea’s 104 confirmed cases as of Feb. 20 are linked to the Shincheonji sect, which is also known as “Church of Jesus, […]
Lawyer for Quebec couple urges court to act against ultra-Orthodox schools February 20, 2020
Bruce Johnston told Superior Court Justice Martin Castonguay that he can push the Quebec government to do something to fix the situation.Montreal gazetteTHE CANADIAN PRESS February 19, 2020MONTREAL — Ultra-Orthodox Jewish schools operating north of Montreal are illegal and their religious curriculum for boys is so onerous the students have little time to study anything […]
Why people who have lived in polygamy support - or don't - a Utah bigamy bill February 20, 2020
Nate CarlisleSara WeberSalt Lake TribuneFebruary 19, 2020The Utah Senate approved a bill that would remove the felony penalties for polygamy among consenting adults.Such polygamy would be an infraction, an offense on par with a traffic ticket. Polygamists who commit frauds, abuses or engage in other conduct like human smuggling could still be convicted of felonies […]
CultNEWS101 Articles: 2/20/2020 February 20, 2020
Polygamy, NXIVM, Transcendental Meditation KUTV: Woman who escaped polygamy polygamy shares mixed feelings about bill to decriminalize itUtah lawmakers are unanimously backing a bill that would lessen the punishment for people caught practicing polygamy.Senate Bill 102, sponsored by Senator Deidre Henderson (R-Spanish Fork), would change bigamy from a felony offense to an infraction."We have a really […]
Coronavirus: as 15 cases linked to Daegu church cluster, South Korea warns of mass gatherings February 20, 2020
South Korea has reported 20 fresh coronavirus cases, most of which are linked to theDaegu branch of the controversial Shincheonji Church of JesusOfficials say worshippers come into close contact with others at packed church services, and people should avoid such gatheringsSCMPPark Chan-kyongFebruary 19, 2020South Korea confirmed five more worshippers of an evangelical church had tested […]
Coronavirus: South Korean church cluster in Daegu brings total number of cases to 46 February 20, 2020
Ten people diagnosed with the Covid-19 disease attended the same church a 61-year-old woman who was Case 31The new cases came as South Korea brought back seven people from the virus-hit Diamond Princess cruise ship in JapanSCMPReuters and Agence France-PresseFebruary 19, 2020The number of coronavirus cases in South Korea rose to 46 on Wednesday, after […]
Guest opinion: Has the Utah Legislature done its homework on polygamy? February 19, 2020
Valerie Hudson, Contributor Deseret NewsFebruary 16, 2020The Utah State Senate has voted to decriminalize polygamy between consenting adults, making bigamy and polygamy an infraction rather than a felony. Fines and community service would be the extent of legal enforcement, akin to a traffic ticket. Of course, Utah has for the past several decades largely declined […]
CultNEWS101 Articles: 2/17/2020 February 19, 2020
Lawrence Ray, Twin Flame Ascension School, Tesla, Swami Vivekananda, Transcendental Meditation BBC: Lawrence Ray: US student's dad charged for sex trafficking"A man accused of abusing his daughter's university roommates has been arrested in the US and charged with extortion, sex trafficking and forced labour.Prosecutors say Lawrence "Larry" Ray extorted some $1m (£771,000) from students at New York's Sarah […]
This YouTube School Promised True Love. Students Say They Got Exploited Instead February 19, 2020
Former students of Twin Flames Universe say they were manipulated by a YouTuber couple claiming a special connection with God.Sarah BermanVICEFebruary 5, 2020Lenae Burchell was all set to fly from Texas to Toronto in July 2019 to meet a couple who she credited with changing her life, and starting her down a healing path.Since January […]
Attorney general Suella Braverman belongs to controversial Buddhist sect February 19, 2020
Founder of the Triratna order was accused of sex abuse; victim has spoken out about cabinet minister’s new role Jamie DowardThe GuardianFebruary 15, 2020 The new attorney general is a member of a controversial religious sect which continues to venerate its founder despite well-documented claims that he was a serial sexual predator, the Observer can […]
CultNEWS101 Articles: 2/19/2020 February 19, 2020
Event, NXIVM, Light of the World Church, La Luz del Mundo, The Aetherius TempleEvent: The Family Survival Trust invites you to attend our Psycho-educational Support Group."This group is open to people affected by a wide variety of cults and extremist/exploitative groups (eg political, therapy, religious/spiritual, business, sports - among others).A short educational presentation on a topic related to the […]