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Times Calls Reparative Therapy "Pseudopsychiatry"

Dec

2012

THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2012 In an editorial in today’s edition, theNew York Times condemns as dangerous so-called reparative therapy, which its adherents claim can change homosexuals into heterosexuals, labeling it “absurd, potentially harmful, pseudopsychiatry.” The paper published the editorial in response to its article a few days earlier describing psychiatrist Robert Spitzer, M.D.’s, renouncing of a widely publicized—and ...

Spitzer Reportedly Recants Controversial Reparativ…

Dec

2012

MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012 The “patina of scientific credibility” to which leaders of the so-called “ex-gay” movement have been clinging in their embrace of a deeply controversial 2001 study on “reparative therapy” has been taken away. That’s what psychiatrist Jack Drescher, M.D., told Psychiatric Newsabout reports that Robert Spitzer, M.D., the author of the study that ...

California Outlaws "Reparative Therapy"

Dec

2012

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2012 Over the weekend, California became the first state with a law banning so-called reparative therapy, a discredited intervention that claims it can turn homosexuals into heterosexuals. Gov. Jerry Brown signed the bill into law, outlawing the practice of reparative therapies in youth younger than age 18. Brown said he hoped this law would ...

Men Sue Reparative Therapy Center Over Psychological Harm

Dec

2012

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2012 Four young men have taken the rare step of suing a facility that provides so-called “reparative therapy,” and the individuals who run it, claiming that the techniques used to “cure” their homosexuality included ones that inflicted psychological damage. The suit was filed yesterday in Hudson County (N.J.) Superior Court against the organization known as ...

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Interview with Cult Expert Janja Lalich January 16, 2021
The Cult VaultJanuary 1, 2010"In this week's episode, I was extremely fortunate to sit down and chat with veteran of the industry and Cult Expert Janja Lalich. Janja has decades of experience working alongside cult victims and survivors and gives some insight during this interview into some of her career accomplishments. She also offers advice […]
CultNEWS101 Articles: 1/14/2021 (Podcasts, Falun Gong, Epoch Times, NXIVM, Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, Legal) January 16, 2021
Podcasts, Falun Gong, Epoch Times, NXIVM, Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, LegalThe Cult Vault: #52 - Interview with Cult Expert Janja Lalich"In this week's episode, I was extremely fortunate to sit down and chat with veteran of the industry and Cult Expert Janja Lalich. Janja has decades of experience working alongside cult victims and survivors […]
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests January 16, 2021
Survivors Network of those Abused by PriestsWe are SNAP, the largest, oldest and most active support group for women and men wounded by religious and institutional authorities (priests, ministers, bishops, deacons, nuns, coaches, teachers, and others).SNAP is an independent, peer network of survivors of institutional sexual abuse and their supporters who work to:Support SurvivorsWe support […]
After abuse, addiction, and recovery, Mike McDonnell works to help others January 16, 2021
Isabella SimonettiThe InquirerJanuary 3, 2021"Mike McDonnell understands how victims can lose their way.He was abused by two Catholic priests, one of whom was later convicted, a dark secret that traumatized him so much he became addicted to drugs and alcohol, two of his three marriages failed, and he stole about $100,000 from the Archdiocese of […]
Epoch Times, one of Trump's favorite 'news' sources, is linked to Shen Yun January 16, 2021
Katie DowdSF GateJanuary 4, 2021"If the ubiquity of Shen Yun advertising has dulled somewhat during the global pandemic, perhaps you’ve noticed something else taking its place.You might have endlessly seen their ads on YouTube. Or maybe you even saw President Donald Trump himself promoting it. Although not yet as ever-present as a Shen Yun billboard, […]
Healing From Hate: Battle for the Soul of America January 16, 2021
HEALING FROM HATE examines the root causes of hate group activity through the bold work of those battling intolerance on the front lines, including Life After Hate, an organization founded by former Skinheads and neo-Nazis, now engaged in transforming attitudes of intolerance. Documenting a stunning era of hatred in America, HEALING FROM HATE follows these […]
Helping someone to leave an authoritarian group or abandon destructive beliefs January 16, 2021
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RJt_-VsXmo]Jon AtackJanuary 2, 2021Helping someone to leave an authoritarian group or abandon destructive beliefs. Cult intervention specialist Joe Kelly also talks with Jon about the difficulties of his profession.
CultNEWS101 Articles: 1/15/2021 January 16, 2021
IRS, Exorcism, Flat Earth, Satanic Temple The Conversation: What's a church? That can depend on the eye of the beholder or paperwork filed with the IRS" ... While reasons for this growing trend vary, these groups may share one main goal: keeping their donor lists private to protect their donors from public criticism or backlash.As a […]
Cults on TV! January 16, 2021
How stereotypes influence our ideas about what is and isn’t legitimate religion. Allison MillerJSTORJanuary 14, 2021Thinking of submitting to a leader, cutting off all your hair, and moving to a commune in the desert, or is that just the type of thing Netflix seems to be recommending? TV stereotypes of “cults,” or new religious movements […]
Making Sense of the 'Mob' Mentality January 16, 2021
Why do some mass gatherings turn violent? Experts in crowd behavior say there’s still much to learn.Benedict CareyNew York TimesJanuary 12, 2021The reign of King Louis Philippe, the last king of France, came to an abrupt and ignominious end on Feb. 24, 1848, after days of increasingly violent demonstrations in Paris and months of mounting […]
CultNEWS101 Articles: 1/16-17/2021 (Agape Boarding School, ParCare Community Health Network, Two by Twos, NXIVM, 5G, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Boy Scout, Charles Manson) January 16, 2021
Agape Boarding School, ParCare Community Health Network, Two by Twos, NXIVM, 5G, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Boy Scout, Charles MansonKansas City Star: Boarding schools fleeing abuse claims in other states find 'Promised Land' in Missouri"Aaron Rother was 16 when the leader of his boarding school announced they were packing up and moving again, to their third state […]
Maharishi Inc. The bearded popularizer of transcendental meditation has earthly holdings that will blow your mind. His corporate empire includes land holdings, hotels, publishing houses and plans fro spiritual theme parks January 15, 2021
Scott ShaneTHE BALTIMORE SUNFebruary 5, 1993Here's the deal:Some 2,400 masters of transcendental meditation fly into Baltimore, check into a hotel at the harbor and start to meditate, each morning and evening.Within weeks, muggers begin to lose the urge to mug. Months pass, and robbers forswear robbery. A year or two, and drug dealers are staying […]
Cult or High Demand Group & Relationship Education & Recovery January 15, 2021
Workshop/Support Session January 23rd!To New and Returning Participants,If you would like to attend Saturday, 1/23, 12:00 Noon – 2:00 Pacific Time, please send in your payment of $50 for one session or $150 for three sessions to reserve your place. I keep the total participants to about 10 each time to allow for your exploration of […]
Obituary: Elbert Eugene Spriggs January 12, 2021
Founder, Twelve Tribes group, Elbert Eugene Spriggs died(1937-1/11/2021) "According to multiple ex-members of the Twelve Tribes who still have friends and family within the community, Elbert Eugene Spriggs, known as Yonéq by members of the community, died on January 11, 2021 at 8:35 pm. They suspect his death was COVID 19 related. Yonéq was the founder […]
India's ashrams: Havens for spirituality or scandalous snake pits? January 12, 2021
Deutsche WelleJanuary 11, 2021 The Indian web-series "Aashram" has created a stir after showing sexual abuse by Hindu holy men. Religious activists say depictions of sex and drug abuse by holy men discredit Hinduism, but is that true? "Let go of everything, your attachments, your wealth, your desires. Then you will experience eternal bliss."These words are spoken […]
TM and Cult Mania January 12, 2021
TM and Cult Mania is a non-fiction book that examines assertions made by the Transcendental Meditation movement. The book is authored by Michael Persinger, Normand Carrey and Lynn Suess and published in 1980 by Christopher Publishing House. Persinger is a neurophysiologist and has worked out of Laurentian University.
Inside the 'Twin Flames Universe' run by a couple who claim to 'channel' messages from God and 'persuade people to CHANGE gender' to help them find their soulmate - as ex-followers say it's 'cult-like' January 7, 2021
Stephanie Linning MailonlineJanuary 7, 2021Jeff and Shaleia Ayan, of Michigan, founded the Twin Flames Universe.Claims to help guide members towards their soul mate, or 'twin flame'But former members claim they felt exploited by the Twin Flames UniverseOthers said members were encouraged to transition in order to find loveJeff and Shaleia deny running a cult and have […]
Inform January webinar: "Becoming Religious" January 5, 2021
The webinar will take place from 5.30-7.30pm on Thursday 14th January, on the topic “Becoming religious: How and why beliefs and practices are transmitted.” It will explore the motivations of minority religions and spiritual seekers to transmit and learn, and the processes they employ.You can register to attend by making a donation through our website, […]
A Loving Provision'? How Former Jehovah's Witnesses Experience Shunning Practices January 4, 2021
Julia GutgsellICSADecember 21, 2020 [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwLix-4NOBk]This presentation offers a general introduction into the field of ostracism and presents a high-level overview of the research findings presented in Julia's MSc dissertation. The presentation concludes by offering some fresh thinking on future directions to grow our understanding of ostracism and its impact.Julia Gutgsell (BSc, MSc) is a criminologist […]