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		"The Truth About FATHER DIVINE'S Iternational Peace Mission Movement" ^Votes:0 FATHER DIVINE, MOTHER DIVINE And The International Peace Mission Movement Present to the World - Peace! Rev. M. J. DIVINE, Better Known as FATHER DIVINE And Mrs. M. J. DIVINE, Better Known as MOTHER DIVINE Greet All Mankind with the Salutation Peace International Peace In the Air, On Land and On the Sea. Sincerely wishing that you and those with whom you are concerned might be even as I AM for I AM well, healthy, joyful, peaceful, lively, loving, successful, prosperous and happy in spirit, body and mind and in every organ, muscle, sinew, joint, limb, vein and bone and even in every atom, fibre and cell of MY bodily form.--- FATHER DIVINE FATHER DIVINE ends all of HIS letters of correspondence with the above statement which may be considered as the ultimate purpose and goal of FATHER DIVINE Read More Go to Site


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		BCC ^Votes:0 The Boston Phoenix June 18 - 25, 1998 True believers When an extreme religious group came to the North Shore, some residents were rattled. But it wasn't the first religious controversy to hit this region. by Jason Gay A little more than a year ago, the Beverly Citizen , a weekly newspaper on Boston's North Shore, published a front-page story carrying the headline IS A CULT COMING TO BEVERLY? The piece reported that the Boston Church of Christ, a controversial Christian group known for its aggressive proselytizing tactics and membership requirements, was about to move into a large space at a local office park in the city. The story didn't soft-pedal the Boston Church of Christ's troubled past. "The church," wrote Citizen staffer Bill Woolley, "has been the target of many authors in numerous Read More Go to Site

		Cult Help and Information ^Votes:0 Google translate: Music for Xenu Message From Xenu Video by Six Years Left . To hear this hilarious song and watch the video (as noticed by Scientology), click here . Read This First (Disclaimer) Both Cults & Isms are listed here. Not every group mentioned on this site is considered a destructive cult. Some are 'benign isms' - different but not emotionally or socially destructive. Even cults vary in their degree of destructiveness. The information about benign groups is provided because we have received more than five inquiries about those groups. There is bound to be information you will not agree with, however it is our conviction that the public should have access to alternative information before deciding whether to participate in any particular group. If they want to know what Read More Go to Site

		Cult information from cult expert Steve Hassan ^Votes:0 Help for Someone Else Help for Oneself Mental Health Professionals Media Resource Center About Us Home Steven Alan Hassan, cult counselor and mind control expert , is the Nationally Certified Counselor and licensed Mental Health Counselor who has developed the breakthrough approach to help loved ones rescue cult mind control victims. A former member of the Moon cult, ex-cult members and others seek him out for specialized counseling to help them recover from symptoms other mental health professionals are not trained to address. Steve has been at the forefront of cult awareness activism since 1976 and is the author of two critically acclaimed books – Combatting Cult Mind Control: The #1 Best-selling Guide to Protection, Rescue, and Recovery from Destructive Cults (1988) and Releasing Read More Go to Site

		Cult Information of ICSA's Cult Information Service ^Votes:0 NEW! International Cultic Studies Association site has moved - click here Bookstore \| Journal -CSR \| Free Newsletter \| Study Guides \| Groups \| Conferences \| Donate > ICSA resources about psychological manipulation, cultic groups, sects, and new religious movements. International Cultic Studies Association Information on cults, cultic groups, psychological manipulation, psychological abuse, spiritual abuse, brainwashing, mind control, thought reform, abusive churches, extremism, totalistic groups, new religious movements, alternative and mainstream religions, group dynamics, exit counseling, recovery, and practical suggestions for those affected by or interested in these subjects . Please see our new site, www.icsahome.com , which has new material and a more helpful structure. Who We Are Read More Go to Site

		CULTS 'R US - KILLER CULTS ^Votes:0 THE CULTS 'R US HIT LIST Killer cults tend to be led by charismatic megalomaniacs who pit themselves and their churches against the rest of the world. They are usually apocalyptic visionaries drunk with lust and power that have physical and sexual control over their followers. In most cases their beliefs stem from twisted interpretations of established doctrines. These self-proclaimed divinities usually amass a large arsenal of weapons before bringing forth their personal day of reckoning. The cults are listed according to number of kills associated with them. Check the morgue for the latest doomsday prophecy. The New Updated Edition of Killers on the Loose is Now Available in the USA! Be the first one in your block to own the updated, second edition, " Killers on the Loose: Unsolved Cases Read More Go to Site

		CultsOnCampus.com Mirror Site ^Votes:0 Updated information located at www.CultsOnCampus.com Main Home Page Home Announcements New Groups Sites Campus Info Archives FAQ Books ICOC Search About Site News on the International Churches of Christ (ICOC), the topic of cults and high-pressure groups on campus. The International Churches of Christ Web site is located at www.icoc.org (The International Churches of Christ is not to be confused with the mainstream Church of Christ.) Help Online and Offline Local Support Groups Brought to you by REVEAL News on the International Churches of Christ/Los Angeles Church of Christ Find information on the topic of cults and high-pressure groups on a campus near you. Breaking a myth about cults, believe it or not? "...These professional counselors are unanimous in their judgment that the Boston-le Read More Go to Site

		culturalintegration.org ^Votes:0 culturalintegration.org Click here to go to culturalintegration.org . Read More Go to Site

		Definition of terms: cults, sects, denominations ^Votes:0 About this site About us Our beliefs Your first visit? Contact us External links Good books Visitor essays Our forum New essays Other site features Buy a CD Vital notes World religions BUDDHISM . CHRISTIANITY Who is a Christian? Shared beliefs Handle change Bible topics Bible inerrancy Bible harmony Interpret Bible Persons Beliefs, creeds Da Vinci code Revelation, 666 Denominations . HINDUISM ISLAM JUDAISM WICCA / WITCHCRAFT Other religions Other spirituality Cults and NRMs Comparing religions About all religions Important topics Basic information Gods & Goddesses Handle change Doubt/security Quotes Movies Confusing terms Glossary World's end One true religion? Seasonal topics Science v. Religion More info. Spiritual/ethics Spirituality Morality/ethics Absolute truth Peace/conflict Attaini Read More Go to Site

		DOOMSDAY, DESTRUCTIVE RELIGIOUS CULTS ^Votes:0 About this site About us Our beliefs Your first visit? Contact us External links Good books Visitor essays Our forum New essays Other site features Buy a CD Vital notes World religions BUDDHISM . CHRISTIANITY Who is a Christian? Shared beliefs Handle change Bible topics Bible inerrancy Bible harmony Interpret Bible Persons Beliefs, creeds Da Vinci code Revelation, 666 Denominations . HINDUISM ISLAM JUDAISM WICCA / WITCHCRAFT Other religions Other spirituality Cults and NRMs Comparing religions About all religions Important topics Basic information Gods & Goddesses Handle change Doubt/security Quotes Movies Confusing terms Glossary World's end One true religion? Seasonal topics Science v. Religion More info. Spiritual/ethics Spirituality Morality/ethics Absolute truth Peace/conflict Attaini Read More Go to Site

		ECKANKAR: Official Main Site of Eckankar, Religion of the Light and Sound of God ^Votes:0 --> Seminar Preregistration 2008 ECK Springtime Seminar Sign Up Now Internet broadcast of Harold Klemp's talk. --> Quote of the Day Spiritual Exercise of the Week Contact Us Members Area Home What Is Eckankar? Spiritual Leader ECK Masters Eckankar Books Membership Temple of ECK Children, Youth & Families in ECK Upcoming Seminars Eckankar around the World Free Books and Information Request or download in English, French, German, or Spanish The purpose of Eckankar is to make God an everyday reality in your life. As Soul, you have the God-knowledge within you. The teachings of ECK will awaken the knowledge and love for the divine things that are already in your heart. The road to God is the adventure of a lifetime. With spiritual blessings, Explore Make God an Everyday Reality Advanced Spirit Read More Go to Site

		ex-cult Resource Center ^Votes:0 General Information Groups Resources and Organizations Bookstore Links Want to link to this page? See our assortment of icons and banners. --> Disclaimer Opinions expressed here are those of the contributors and are not necessarily shared by the site sponsor. The sponsor makes no warranty as to the accuracy or correctness of any information contained here. Particular "cult" groups are named here solely because criticism of their practices has been brought to the attention of the site sponsor, and inclusion does not indicate endorsement of that criticism. Readers are invited to examine the available evidence and form their own opinions about these organizations. Likewise, inclusion on the Resource List does not indicate the sponsor's endorsement of any organization's activities, publication Read More Go to Site

		FIRST THINGS: A Journal of Religion, Culture, and Public Life ^Votes:0 UserID: Password: Register Home First Things Search Subscribe About Us Contact Us Store Current Issue Previous Issue Archive On the Square Blog First Things Magazine On the Square Blog Magazine Online Only Login/Register Mission Statement Masthead Events ROFTERS Donate Contact Us Email the Editors Submissions Advertising Promotions Bookstore Subscribe Search First Things Advanced Search The Scent of a Cult by Benjamin Wittes Copyright (c) 1995 First Things (January 1995). American Theocracy: The Peril and Politics of Radical Religion, Oil, and Borrowed Money in the 21st Century by Kevin Phillips Viking, 480 pages, $26.95 To purchase this book, click here. The Baptizing of America: The Religious Right’s Plans for the Rest of Us by James Rudin Thunder’s Mouth, 300 pages, $26 To p Read More Go to Site

		Home-equip.org ^Votes:0 Bible Answer Man Radio Broadcast This Week: >>Wyck Godfrey - The Nativity Story >>Jay Richards - The Privileged Planet Join the Bible Answer Man Monthly Support Team CRI's award-winning magazine provides in-depth research on the latest religious trends and practical tips on dealing with challenges to the Christian faith. e-store Featured Product: Word of Promise Audio Bible In Dramatic Audio Theater TM Hank Answers a Question Can God create a rock so heavy He can't move it? Get answers! Listen to an audio file from Hank’s “The Bible Answer Book” series. Listen Now Today's Broadcast Read More Visit the e-store Ask Hank a Question Make a Donation to help CRI keep providing valuable resources. Learn More >> Latest Episode >> View the Archives Search C Read More Go to Site

		Info-cult ^Votes:0 [English] [FranÇais] I Am"> --> Read More Go to Site

		Let Us Reason Ministries ON cults and Religions ^Votes:0 Statement of Faith About the Director The Gospel Response to all the Religions Historic true Christianity How to find a Church home Contact Main Directory Home What's New Cults Escaping the Cults Apologetics Current Trends Bible Doctrines Bible explanations Ecumenism Emergent church Prophecy Latter Rain Word Faith Popular Teachers Pentecostal Issues Trinity / Deity World Religions New Age Movement Book Reviews Testimonies Web Directory Books Audio Video Web Search The Persecuted Church Search Let Us Reason website powered by FreeFind November special DVD offer On Dave Hunt To receive our Newsletter To support We highly recommend S today's Religious News from around the world Genesis 12:1-3 50 Ways You Can Help the Persecuted Church Let Ss Reason began officially in 1994 and has been on the Read More Go to Site

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		PSYCHOLOGY OF SPIRITUAL SECTS. The psychological dynamics underlying the creation and growth of spiritual movements. ^Votes:0 ON THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SPIRITUAL MOVEMENTS Introduction: Hello, For fifty years I have been in contact with spiritual movements, or read up on them. I have been interested particularly in their influence on its members, who I have followed now for a considerable number of years all over the world. I have been struck by the fact that developments within such groups always seem to follow a similar pattern. When people unite for a special purpose a field of tension seems to arise based on unleashed subconscious drives. Please allow me to share with you some of my observations. Psychological group-mechanisms Before introducing the subject I should like to make it clear that it is not meant to belittle members of spiritual movements. I am myself a member of one. That does not mean that we should Read More Go to Site

		The Gnosis Archive: Resources on Gnosticism and Gnostic Tradition ^Votes:0 The Gnosis Archive, www.gnosis.org , offers a vast collection of primary texts and resources relating to Gnosticism and the Gnostic Tradition, both ancient and modern. This public service site is maintained by , to whom you may address any comments or suggestions. Site design ? 1995-2005 Lance Owens. All rights reserved. The Gnosis Archive is referenced by the Encyclopaedia Britannica , and Encarta T HE G NOSIS A RCHIVE Library \| Bookstore \| Index \| Web Lectures \| Ecclesia Gnostica \| Gnostic Society Meditations Take a moment to reflect on a brief meditation and reading from the Gnostic scriptures, selected from this week's Gnostic liturgy. Meditate upon the feminine aspect of divinity with meditation and readings from this month's Sophia liturgy. Now available on audio as the GnosCast-Medi Read More Go to Site

		The Little Pebble ^Votes:0 THE LITTLE PEBBLE a.k.a. WILLIAM KAMM Our Lady of the Ark. Mary Our Mother Help of Christians. Marian Work of Atonement. Order of St Charbel AUSTRALIA'S BIGGEST "DOOMSDAY" CULT cult- cult n. 1. a particular system of religious worship, esp. with reference to its rites and ceremonies. 2. an instance of an almost religious veneration for a person or thing, esp. as manifested by a body of admirers: a cult of Napoleon. 3. the object of such devotion. 4. a popular fashion; fad. [L cultus care, worship] sect- sect n 1. a body of persons adhering to a particular religious faith; a religious denomination; 2. a group regarded as deviating from the general religious tradition or as heretical.[ME secte, from L secta following] Macquarie Dictionary; Macquarie Library, published by The Macquarie Librar Read More Go to Site

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		Transcendental Meditation: independent information ^Votes:0 A:link, A:visited { text-decoration: none } A:hover { text-decoration: underline } Transcendental Meditation Scientific Research Frequently Asked Questions What is the mind? Maharishi Effect 1969 Maharishi Interview Trademark disclaimer More Information Transcendental Meditation Natural Stress Relief Tecnica Naturale Anti-Stress Independent information on Transcendental Meditation Looking for the old Trancenet website ? Click here . $2500? Forget it! Effective meditation for $25 : click here . Several scientific studies have shown that Transcendental Meditation ® is the most effective and beneficial meditation technique ( such studies are not as many as the Transcendental Meditation Organization claims, though). Transcendental Meditation ® is also known as TM ® ( disclaimer ). The reductio Read More Go to Site

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		WashingtonPost.com: The Cult Controversy ^Votes:0 NAME OF GROUP --> --> Spiritual Quest or Mind Control? --> I N S I D E A Half-Century of Controversy This illustrated chronology gives a historical overview of controversial religious and other New Age groups through dozens of Post stories. The Stories: 1950s \| 1960s \| 1970s \| 1980s \| 1990s The Faces of Charles Manson Essence of Totalism Psychiatrist Robert Jay Lifton probes extremism in a chapter from his book "Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism: A Study of 'Brainwashing' in China." The Debate: Free Will vs. Mind Control Patricia Hearst A Primer Questions and answers about high-control groups. Talking to Experts A sampling of opinion from authorities. --> One Man's Opinion Religious belief systems should not be dismissed as "cults." From the Inside A 1979 account from a member Read More Go to Site

		Welcome to MSIA -- Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness ^Votes:0 The purpose of the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness (MSIA) is to teach Soul Transcendence, which is becoming aware of yourself as a Soul and as one with God, not as a theory but as a living reality. MSIA offers an approach to living that focuses on how to incorporate spirituality into your everyday life. We call it "practical spirituality" (more...) . For an Introduction to MSIA by Spiritual Director John Morton, including a meditation for attuning to the highest consciousness, click here Monday, November 19, 2007 The challenge for this week is to just get through the week. That doesn't mean there won't be headaches and diarrhea -- the physical level maintenance things. We go through these situations to keep the body balanced and tuned up. We go through this level. We don't Read More Go to Site

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