International Cultic Studies Association
Table of Contents

 Vol. 2, No. 2, 2003

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Articles
Columns
News Summaries
Posted 4/15/03 a
Posted  4/29/03 b
Posted  c 5/31/03
Posted  d 7/5/03
Posted  e 7/21/03
Book Reviews
Departments/Archives

 

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Articles
Cults and Terrorism: Similarities and Differences
Christopher M. Centner
Traumatic Abuse in Cults: A Psychoanalytic Perspective
Daniel Shaw, C.S.W.
 
 
The Chemistry of a Conflict: The Chinese Government and the Falun Gong
Patsy Rahn
What Falun Gong Really Teaches
Samuel Luo
 
Reflections on Falun Gong and the Chinese Government
Michael D. Langone, Ph.D.
 
Cults, State Control, and Falun Gong: A Comment on
Herbert Rosedale's "Perspectives on Cults as Affected
by the September 11th Tragedy"
Thomas Robbins, Ph.D.
 
Ideology, Demonization, and Scholarship: The Need
for Objectivity—A Response to Robbins' Comments on
Rosedale, the Chinese Government, and Falun Gong
Herbert L. Rosedale, Esq.
 

Special Collection: AFF 2002 Conference Papers (Continued from Vol. 2, No. 1)
 
International Churches of Christ: Introduction
Carol Giambalvo
 
The Making of a Disciple in the International Churches of Christ
Kathy Kelly
 
Clinical and Diagnostic Issues of Cultism: Group Dependence Disorder
Miguel Perlado
 
An Example for Controversy: Creating a Model for Reconciliation
Michael Kropveld
 
Inner Experience and Conversion
Michael D. Langone, Ph.D.
 
Why Waldorf Programs are Unsuitable for Public Funding
Dan Dugan
 
Spotlight on Anthroposophy
Sharon Lombard
 
The Evolution of a Cult and a Support Group for the Families of It’s Members: The Jim Roberts Group and The Roberts Group Parents Network
James Foster; Ronald Loomis; Joseph Szimhart; Larry Wilcox

 

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Professional Columns
1984 - Once More
Rev. Walter Debold
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News

News Summaries: Posted 04/15/03


Academy of Dundee Ranch/Worldwide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools
“Tough-Love” Reform Schools Criticized
Abundant Life Church
Judge Refuses to Dismiss Suit
Aum Shinrikyo
Internet Recruiting
Compensation for Rejection
Branch Davidians
Awaiting Koresh Resurrection
Congregation of Universal Wisdom
Church Offers Chance for Religious Exemption
House of Prayer
Warrants Issued for Failure to Undergo Counseling
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Proselytizing Conviction Upheld
North Korea
Education in Hatred Pervasive
Our Savior’s Church
$26 Million Award for Abduction and Indoctrination
Palo Mayombe
Woman Accused of Stealing Bodies
Polygamy
Utah Bill to Curb Plural Marriages
Salva Me Pater Omnis Oculos Meus
Judge Returns Children to Parents
Scientology
Tom Cruise Credits Scientology on Drugs
Billionaire Meets with Tom Cruise
Accused of Packing Polls
Sung Chi-li
Claim of Supernatural Powers not Fraud
Unification Church
Conference in Korea Draws Former Leaders
Wiccan
Prison Space for Religious Ceremonies
 
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News Summaries: Posted 4/29/03
 
Amish
Don’t Let Children Testify
AUM Shinrikyo

Victims to Speak in Court

Kazakhs Arrest Local Leader

Branch Davidians

New Trial Push Stalled

Coercive Therapy

Bill to Outlaw “Coercive” Therapy

Church of Bible Understanding (COBU)

COBU Numbers Diminishing

Political Cults/”O”

Former Member’s Analytical Exposé

Prison Fellowship Ministries

Federal Suits vs Christian Prison Program

Santeria

Sacrificial Animals Removed

Scientology

Presley Praises Scientology in Song

 “Religion” Status Appeal Withdrawn

Critical Testimony in Irish Case Against Scientology

Indictment in Suicide of Scientologist

Nevada Rep Pushes Scientology-Linked Prison Program

Unification Church

Solomon Islands PM Visits Moon

Zambian VP to Moon Conference Thanks to Milingo’s Ex-Wife

Proposed School Meets Opposition in Ontario

United Nuwaubian Nation of Moors

Tells of Life in the Group

Western Massachusetts Labor Action

New Office Set up

White Supremacists

Former Skinhead Tells of Recruitment Practices

Word of Faith Fellowship

Concerns about Day Care Children

Ex-Member Files Emotional Abuse Suit

  ______________________________________________^
News Summaries: Posted 5/31/03
 
Earth Liberation Front
Eco-Terrorist Sentenced
Exclusive Brethren
Shunning Detailed
House of Prayer
Group Sues State for Custodial Child Abuse
International Society for Krishna Consciousness

Airport Solicitation Restrictions Re-imposed

Seeking Chapter 11 Reorganization

Mennonites
To Jail for Religious Beliefs
Rajneesh/Osho/Orange People
Accused of Luring Children
Satanism
High School “Priest” Denied Robe
Scientology

Actress Lobbies for Scientology on Drugs

Wants to Avoid Testimony on Practices

Says Scintology Based on Satanist Crowley’s Teachings

Smart, Elizabeth Brainwashing
Understanding What Happened to Elizabeth Smart
Terrorism

Suicide Bombers Not Misfits

Al Qaeda and Others Indoctrinate Well

Using Psychology with Suspected Terrorists

Unification Church
Unification Church Forms Korean Political Party
Winifred Wright/Child Abuse
Prison Term for Starvation Death

Judge Allows Bail for “Deprogramming” Time

Word of Faith Fellowship
Members Give Up Custody
World Ministries
Relatives Question Religious Practices

 

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News Summaries: Posted 7/5/03
 

Aum Shinrikyo

Prayers from Subway Workers and Aum Mark Anniversary

“Still a Threat”

Said to Be Failing

Use of “Mind Control” Kept Recruits

Branch Davidians

Childrens’ Memories and Psychiatrist’s View

Life with David Koresh

Child Abuse

“Alumni” of Canadian Reform Schools Sue

Church/State Relations

Faith-Based Initiative Checked

Elizabeth Smart/Brian Mitchell

Cult Expert on Smart Case

Theory of “Conversion”

The Family (Winifred Wright)

“Brainwashing” Alleged

Gloriavale Community

Ex-Follower Wants to Be Paid for Life of Work

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians

Child Must Wait to Take Peyote

International Churches of Christ/Boston Movement

Reform Doubted

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Death after Refusing Transfusion

 “Disfellowshipped” for Convictions

Johanne Masowe Chishanu Apostolic Church

Followers “Brainwashed”

Lucille Poulin

Nun Released from Jail

Magnificat Meal Movement

Cult Specialist Brought In

New Life Ministries/Ariel Ben Sherman

Follower Indicted

New Religious Movements/Cults

Sociologist’s Book Criticized

Order of Saint Charbel/Little Pebble

Leader Charged with Sexual Assault

Panawave Laboratory

Microwaves and the End of the World

Don’t Compare Us to Aum

Polygamy

Mother Sentenced for Encouraging Sex with Her Daughters

Sen. Hatch on Polygamy

Reiji Kiraku Nijo-kai

Guru Duped Followers

Space Alien Cult

Prosecution Call for Deprogramming of Convicted Associate

Scientology

Courses for Prisoners Proposed

Says Scientology Gaining Acceptance

Explaining Censure by Advertising Authority

Defrauded Investors Want to Recover Funds from Scientology

Suit against German Government for Alleged Harassment

Wants Support for Treatment Center

Inmates Work at Church

Mixed Feelings about Scientology Church

Protest Anti-depressant Use

Opposition to “Ritalin” Provision

Complaint Against Advertising Upheld

Shamanism

“Native” Healing Approved

Terrorism

Not Socially Marginal Types

Unification Church

Ex-Follower on Bush Team

Voodoo

Declared a Religion

Waldorf Schools

Lawsuit Renewed

 

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News Summaries: Posted 7/21/03
 

Aum Shinrikyo

Senior Member Apologizes

Beta Dominion Xenophilia/Scott Caruthers

Alleged Cult Leader Freed

Casa by the Sea/Reform Schools

Overseas Reform Schools Still an Issue

Positive Impact/Reform Schools

Contrast to Casa by the Sea

Child Abuse/Homeopathy

Parents Refuse Surgery for Child

Foundation for Humanities Adulthood

Suing ABC for “Cult” Label

Hare Krishna (International Society for Krishna Consciousness)

Eviction for Cattle-Keeping

House of Prayer

Rev. Allen Still Missing from Probation Hearing

International Churches of Christ/Boston Movement

Reforms Announced

Meditation

Won’t Work “Miracles”

Missionary Church of Christ/Exorcism

Guilty of Manslaughter

National Alliance

“Rape of the Soul”

Panawave Laboratory

About the Guru

Sabbatarians

Gathering for Armageddon

Scientology

Legislature Refuses to Honor Narconon

Recruiting

Leaders in France Indicted

Actress’s “No” Vote for Gore

Marketing Clearwater

Complaints about Proselytizing

Transcendental Meditation

No Tax Exemption

Unification Church

Farm “Sealed” for Environmental Study

Bridgeport U. Says No Moon Funding Now

 
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Book Reviews
 
 
 
Christian Millenarianism: From the Early Church to Waco
Reviewed by Rev. Dean Borgman
 
The Fundamentals of Extremism: The Christian Right in America
Reviewed by Frank MacHovec, Ph.D.
 
The Sixth of Seven Wives: Escape from Modern Day Polygamy
Reviewed by Frank MacHovec, Ph.D.
 
On the Edge: Political Cults Left and Right
Tabernacle of Hate
Reviewed by Janja Lalich, Ph.D.
 
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  C&S: Table of Contents - Vol. 1, No. 1, 2001
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 01, No. 01, 2002
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 01, No. 02, 2002
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 01, No. 03, 2002
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 02, No. 01, 2003
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 02, No. 02, 2003
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 02, No. 03, 2003
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 03, No. 01, 2004
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 03, No. 02, 2004
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 03, No. 03, 2004
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 04, No. 01, 2005
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 04, No. 02, 2005
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 04, No. 03, 2005
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 5, No. 1, 2006
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 5, No. 2, 2006
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 5, No. 3, 2006
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 6, No. 1, 2007
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 6, No. 2, 2007
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 6, No. 3, 2007

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  Departments/Archives
Issue Archives Professional Columns
Article Archives Education
News Archives Getting Help
Book Reviews Guest Column
Profile Groups Law
Profile Individuals Personal Accounts
Profile Organizational Psychology
Feedback Individual Letters Religion
Send Feedback Group Reports
     
 ______________________________________________^
 

International Cultic Studies Association
Table of Contents

 Vol. 2, No. 2, 2003

sub_H1_descrip_v8TOC

 
Articles
Columns
News Summaries
Posted 4/15/03 a
Posted  4/29/03 b
Posted  c 5/31/03
Posted  d 7/5/03
Posted  e 7/21/03
Book Reviews
Departments/Archives

 

_______________________________________________

Articles
Cults and Terrorism: Similarities and Differences
Christopher M. Centner
Traumatic Abuse in Cults: A Psychoanalytic Perspective
Daniel Shaw, C.S.W.
 
 
The Chemistry of a Conflict: The Chinese Government and the Falun Gong
Patsy Rahn
What Falun Gong Really Teaches
Samuel Luo
 
Reflections on Falun Gong and the Chinese Government
Michael D. Langone, Ph.D.
 
Cults, State Control, and Falun Gong: A Comment on
Herbert Rosedale's "Perspectives on Cults as Affected
by the September 11th Tragedy"
Thomas Robbins, Ph.D.
 
Ideology, Demonization, and Scholarship: The Need
for Objectivity—A Response to Robbins' Comments on
Rosedale, the Chinese Government, and Falun Gong
Herbert L. Rosedale, Esq.
 

Special Collection: AFF 2002 Conference Papers (Continued from Vol. 2, No. 1)
 
International Churches of Christ: Introduction
Carol Giambalvo
 
The Making of a Disciple in the International Churches of Christ
Kathy Kelly
 
Clinical and Diagnostic Issues of Cultism: Group Dependence Disorder
Miguel Perlado
 
An Example for Controversy: Creating a Model for Reconciliation
Michael Kropveld
 
Inner Experience and Conversion
Michael D. Langone, Ph.D.
 
Why Waldorf Programs are Unsuitable for Public Funding
Dan Dugan
 
Spotlight on Anthroposophy
Sharon Lombard
 
The Evolution of a Cult and a Support Group for the Families of It’s Members: The Jim Roberts Group and The Roberts Group Parents Network
James Foster; Ronald Loomis; Joseph Szimhart; Larry Wilcox

 

______________________________________________^

Professional Columns
1984 - Once More
Rev. Walter Debold
______________________________________________^
News

News Summaries: Posted 04/15/03


Academy of Dundee Ranch/Worldwide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools
“Tough-Love” Reform Schools Criticized
Abundant Life Church
Judge Refuses to Dismiss Suit
Aum Shinrikyo
Internet Recruiting
Compensation for Rejection
Branch Davidians
Awaiting Koresh Resurrection
Congregation of Universal Wisdom
Church Offers Chance for Religious Exemption
House of Prayer
Warrants Issued for Failure to Undergo Counseling
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Proselytizing Conviction Upheld
North Korea
Education in Hatred Pervasive
Our Savior’s Church
$26 Million Award for Abduction and Indoctrination
Palo Mayombe
Woman Accused of Stealing Bodies
Polygamy
Utah Bill to Curb Plural Marriages
Salva Me Pater Omnis Oculos Meus
Judge Returns Children to Parents
Scientology
Tom Cruise Credits Scientology on Drugs
Billionaire Meets with Tom Cruise
Accused of Packing Polls
Sung Chi-li
Claim of Supernatural Powers not Fraud
Unification Church
Conference in Korea Draws Former Leaders
Wiccan
Prison Space for Religious Ceremonies
 
______________________________________________^
News Summaries: Posted 4/29/03
 
Amish
Don’t Let Children Testify
AUM Shinrikyo

Victims to Speak in Court

Kazakhs Arrest Local Leader

Branch Davidians

New Trial Push Stalled

Coercive Therapy

Bill to Outlaw “Coercive” Therapy

Church of Bible Understanding (COBU)

COBU Numbers Diminishing

Political Cults/”O”

Former Member’s Analytical Exposé

Prison Fellowship Ministries

Federal Suits vs Christian Prison Program

Santeria

Sacrificial Animals Removed

Scientology

Presley Praises Scientology in Song

 “Religion” Status Appeal Withdrawn

Critical Testimony in Irish Case Against Scientology

Indictment in Suicide of Scientologist

Nevada Rep Pushes Scientology-Linked Prison Program

Unification Church

Solomon Islands PM Visits Moon

Zambian VP to Moon Conference Thanks to Milingo’s Ex-Wife

Proposed School Meets Opposition in Ontario

United Nuwaubian Nation of Moors

Tells of Life in the Group

Western Massachusetts Labor Action

New Office Set up

White Supremacists

Former Skinhead Tells of Recruitment Practices

Word of Faith Fellowship

Concerns about Day Care Children

Ex-Member Files Emotional Abuse Suit

  ______________________________________________^
News Summaries: Posted 5/31/03
 
Earth Liberation Front
Eco-Terrorist Sentenced
Exclusive Brethren
Shunning Detailed
House of Prayer
Group Sues State for Custodial Child Abuse
International Society for Krishna Consciousness

Airport Solicitation Restrictions Re-imposed

Seeking Chapter 11 Reorganization

Mennonites
To Jail for Religious Beliefs
Rajneesh/Osho/Orange People
Accused of Luring Children
Satanism
High School “Priest” Denied Robe
Scientology

Actress Lobbies for Scientology on Drugs

Wants to Avoid Testimony on Practices

Says Scintology Based on Satanist Crowley’s Teachings

Smart, Elizabeth Brainwashing
Understanding What Happened to Elizabeth Smart
Terrorism

Suicide Bombers Not Misfits

Al Qaeda and Others Indoctrinate Well

Using Psychology with Suspected Terrorists

Unification Church
Unification Church Forms Korean Political Party
Winifred Wright/Child Abuse
Prison Term for Starvation Death

Judge Allows Bail for “Deprogramming” Time

Word of Faith Fellowship
Members Give Up Custody
World Ministries
Relatives Question Religious Practices

 

______________________________________________^

News Summaries: Posted 7/5/03
 

Aum Shinrikyo

Prayers from Subway Workers and Aum Mark Anniversary

“Still a Threat”

Said to Be Failing

Use of “Mind Control” Kept Recruits

Branch Davidians

Childrens’ Memories and Psychiatrist’s View

Life with David Koresh

Child Abuse

“Alumni” of Canadian Reform Schools Sue

Church/State Relations

Faith-Based Initiative Checked

Elizabeth Smart/Brian Mitchell

Cult Expert on Smart Case

Theory of “Conversion”

The Family (Winifred Wright)

“Brainwashing” Alleged

Gloriavale Community

Ex-Follower Wants to Be Paid for Life of Work

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians

Child Must Wait to Take Peyote

International Churches of Christ/Boston Movement

Reform Doubted

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Death after Refusing Transfusion

 “Disfellowshipped” for Convictions

Johanne Masowe Chishanu Apostolic Church

Followers “Brainwashed”

Lucille Poulin

Nun Released from Jail

Magnificat Meal Movement

Cult Specialist Brought In

New Life Ministries/Ariel Ben Sherman

Follower Indicted

New Religious Movements/Cults

Sociologist’s Book Criticized

Order of Saint Charbel/Little Pebble

Leader Charged with Sexual Assault

Panawave Laboratory

Microwaves and the End of the World

Don’t Compare Us to Aum

Polygamy

Mother Sentenced for Encouraging Sex with Her Daughters

Sen. Hatch on Polygamy

Reiji Kiraku Nijo-kai

Guru Duped Followers

Space Alien Cult

Prosecution Call for Deprogramming of Convicted Associate

Scientology

Courses for Prisoners Proposed

Says Scientology Gaining Acceptance

Explaining Censure by Advertising Authority

Defrauded Investors Want to Recover Funds from Scientology

Suit against German Government for Alleged Harassment

Wants Support for Treatment Center

Inmates Work at Church

Mixed Feelings about Scientology Church

Protest Anti-depressant Use

Opposition to “Ritalin” Provision

Complaint Against Advertising Upheld

Shamanism

“Native” Healing Approved

Terrorism

Not Socially Marginal Types

Unification Church

Ex-Follower on Bush Team

Voodoo

Declared a Religion

Waldorf Schools

Lawsuit Renewed

 

______________________________________________^

News Summaries: Posted 7/21/03
 

Aum Shinrikyo

Senior Member Apologizes

Beta Dominion Xenophilia/Scott Caruthers

Alleged Cult Leader Freed

Casa by the Sea/Reform Schools

Overseas Reform Schools Still an Issue

Positive Impact/Reform Schools

Contrast to Casa by the Sea

Child Abuse/Homeopathy

Parents Refuse Surgery for Child

Foundation for Humanities Adulthood

Suing ABC for “Cult” Label

Hare Krishna (International Society for Krishna Consciousness)

Eviction for Cattle-Keeping

House of Prayer

Rev. Allen Still Missing from Probation Hearing

International Churches of Christ/Boston Movement

Reforms Announced

Meditation

Won’t Work “Miracles”

Missionary Church of Christ/Exorcism

Guilty of Manslaughter

National Alliance

“Rape of the Soul”

Panawave Laboratory

About the Guru

Sabbatarians

Gathering for Armageddon

Scientology

Legislature Refuses to Honor Narconon

Recruiting

Leaders in France Indicted

Actress’s “No” Vote for Gore

Marketing Clearwater

Complaints about Proselytizing

Transcendental Meditation

No Tax Exemption

Unification Church

Farm “Sealed” for Environmental Study

Bridgeport U. Says No Moon Funding Now

 
______________________________________________^
 
Book Reviews
 
 
 
Christian Millenarianism: From the Early Church to Waco
Reviewed by Rev. Dean Borgman
 
The Fundamentals of Extremism: The Christian Right in America
Reviewed by Frank MacHovec, Ph.D.
 
The Sixth of Seven Wives: Escape from Modern Day Polygamy
Reviewed by Frank MacHovec, Ph.D.
 
On the Edge: Political Cults Left and Right
Tabernacle of Hate
Reviewed by Janja Lalich, Ph.D.
 
______________________________________________^
_______
  C&S: Table of Contents - Vol. 1, No. 1, 2001
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 01, No. 01, 2002
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 01, No. 02, 2002
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 01, No. 03, 2002
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 02, No. 01, 2003
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 02, No. 02, 2003
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 02, No. 03, 2003
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 03, No. 01, 2004
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 03, No. 02, 2004
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 03, No. 03, 2004
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 04, No. 01, 2005
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 04, No. 02, 2005
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 04, No. 03, 2005
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 5, No. 1, 2006
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 5, No. 2, 2006
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 5, No. 3, 2006
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 6, No. 1, 2007
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 6, No. 2, 2007
CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 6, No. 3, 2007

______________________________________________^

  Departments/Archives
Issue Archives Professional Columns
Article Archives Education
News Archives Getting Help
Book Reviews Guest Column
Profile Groups Law
Profile Individuals Personal Accounts
Profile Organizational Psychology
Feedback Individual Letters Religion
Send Feedback Group Reports
     
 ______________________________________________^
 

International Cultic Studies Association
Table of Contents

 Vol. 2, No. 2, 2003

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