Cults, sects, and new religions / M.M. Eboch, book editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Eboch, M. M., editor.

Series:

Introducing issues with opposing viewpoints

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cults.

Sects.

Physical Description:

120 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Edition:

First Edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Greenhaven Publishing, 2020.

Summary:

"Recently, cults have been a source of fascination, with various TV shows, movies, and books portraying them in lurid detail. However, cults have existed since ancient history, and many new religious movements have proven to be harmless. What distinguishes a cult from a sect, and how do these new religious movements become accepted? What strategies are in place to prevent dangerous cults from forming, and how do these cults recruit members to begin with? Should cults and sects be granted the right to religious freedom? This volume explores the history of unorthodox religious groups and the debates surrounding them"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Why Do People Join Culls and Sects?

1 What Are Cults, Sects, and New Religions? p. 12 / Irving Hexham

2 It's Not Brainwashing p. 18 / Rebecca Moore

3 Cults Offer Community p. 24 / Michael Thomas

4 Cult Mind Control Methods p. 29 / Cultwatch

5 I Thought a Cull Saved Mc, but I Was Wrong p. 38 / Marye Harrison

Chapter 2 Are Cults and Sects Dangerous?

1 Maybe Culls Aren't That Different from Other Religious Movements p. 45 / Andrew Singleton

2 Cults Can Offer u Better Life p. 50 / Ruwan Meepagala

3 Small Religious Groups Are Valid, Too: Christian Assemblies International p. 56

4 Cults Are a Danger to College Students p. 61 / Kate Coxon

5 Prosecute Crimes, hut Don't Persecute Religions p. 67 / Ismatu Ropi

Chapter 3 What Should We Do About Cults and Sects?

1 When Protecting Religion Harms Children p. 73 / Leah Sottile

2 France Bans Cults to Protect People p. 80 / Gerry Hadden

3 We Need to Know the Truth About Cults p. 86 / Eileen Barker

4 Helping People Leave Cults Is a Delicate Operation p. 93 / Rick Ron

5 What to Do When a Loved One Joins a Cult p. 102 / Rod Dubrow-Marshall and Linda Dubrow-Marshall.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781534506664

9781534506671

1534506675

1534506667

OCLC:

1107143989

Publisher Number:

99983452369