International Cultic Studies Association

Table of Contents

 

 Vol. 4, No. 3, 2005

 

In this issue
 

Articles

News Summaries:

Posted 11/11/05

Posted 1/4/06

Posted 1/18/06

Book Reviews

Departments/Archives

 

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Articles
 
Development of the Study of Mind Control in Japan
Kimiaki Nishida, Ph.D.
 
Child Protection in an Authoritarian Community: Culture Clash and Systemic Weakness
Livia Bardin, M.S.W.
 
The Violence of Jim Jones: A Biopsychosocial Explanation
Candice Lys

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  News Summaries: Posted 11/11/05

 

All Stars Project/Independence Party

Abusive Control Alleged

Anne Hamilton-Byrne/ The Family

Ex-Follower Ties Drug Use to Membership

Honohana Sampogyo

Founder Sentenced to 12 Years

Hosanna Church

Cult Evidence Missing

International Society for Krishna Consciousness/Hare Krishna

Compensation Payments to Abuse Victims Begins

First African-American Krishna Guru Dies

Jesus Christians

Local Rep Held in Alleged Disappearance

Psychics

Cleansing Curses

Scientology

Spotlight on Cruise Spikes Interest in Scientology

Cruise Fiancé Zombie-Like

Cruise Allegedly Harming Mental Health Delivery

Copyright Case Dropped

Hubbard’s Allusions to Catholicism’s Controls

Dianetics Helps Explain Hubbard’s Psyche

L. Ron Hubbard’s Thoughts

Social Therapy

Newman’s Approach

Terrorism/Suicide Bombers

Relatives Say He Was Brainwashed

How to Confront Cult of Terror

True and Living Church of Jesus Christ of Saints of the Last Days

Sex or Damnation

Vijayadev Yogendra

Follower’s Suicide Spotlights Guru’s Contradictory History

 

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  News Summaries: Posted 1/4/06
 

Academy at Ivy Ridge / World Wide Association of Specialty Schools (WWASPS)

Reform School Ordered to Return Tuition

All Stars Project

Investigated for Misuse of Funds

Apostolic United Brethren/Centennial Park/Bountiful

Some Polygamous Communities Obeying Law

Aum Shinrikyo/Aleph

Group Wanted to Offer Social Services

Bethel World Outreach Center

Hospitalized Teenager Suffering “Religious Indoctrination”

Children of God

“Escapees” Still Need Help

Exclusive Brethren

Shunning Leads to Depression

Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Survey Says FLDS Is Largest Mormon Fundamentalist Group

Polygamists Being Considered for Trust Fund Board

 Jeffs on “Most-Wanted” List

Justice or Persecution in State Actions?

Programs to Help Rejected Boys

Bounty on Leader, Arrests

Crime Sydicate-Like

General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn

Faith Healing Couple Sentenced to Six Years, Suspended, in Death of Daughter

Heaven’s Gate/Democratic Workers Party

Book on Social Context of Cults

International Socialist Organization

Alleged to Be a Political Cult at College

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Childhood Conditioning Extreme

Canadian Girl Gets Treatment without Transfusion Order

Jesus Christians

Woman Says She’s Not Held Against Her Will

Jesus Christ the Name Above Every Name

Libel Charge for Calling Group a “Cult”

Kingdom of Jesus Christ, His Name Above Other Names

Couple Jailed for Calling Group a Cult

Living Spirit Foundation

Undue Influence Alleged

Research

Prevalence of Cults in the US

Salafism

Religious Influence on Bomber

Scientology

Detox Clinic Called Dangerous by Former Employee

“Dangerous” Narconon Program in Melbourne Schools

Actress Denigrates Psychologists

Cruise Allegedly Aiming to Convert Oprah

Paris Won’t Honor Cruise

Cruise Ignorant of Group’s Dark Side

Harvard Professor Refuses Scientology Film Interview

Belgian Minister Refuses Recognition

Allegedly Financing NYC Candidate

Sky Kingdom

Arrests and Rehabilitation

Terrorism

Terrorists Use Cult Psychology

Unification Church

Paraguayan Senate Votes to Expropriate Moon Holdings

New Tarrytown Church Proposed

Ex-Uganda President Breaks with Moon

United Nuwaubian Nation of Moors

Leader York’s Home Auctioned

Vaikuntha

Woman Says She Was Brainwashed

Word of Faith Fellowship

Wins Suit versus Social Service Agency

 

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  News Summaries: Posted 1/18/06

 

The Body/Attleboro

Convicted Father Says He Was Brainwashed

Children of God/The Family

Second Generation Follower Tells of Abuse

Education

Info-Cult Celebrates 25th

Exorcism

Roman Catholic Church Regulating Approach

False Memories

Alien Abductions Stem from False Memories

Ford Greene

Anti-Cult Lawyer’s Activities Reviewed

Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Documentary Exposé

Government Action

Minister Wants to Help Victims Expose Cults

Belgian Cult Commission Reports

Grigory Grabovoi

Exerting Strong Influence on the Vulnerable

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Father Campaigns against “Cult”

Kingston Clan

Polygamists Give Up Parental Rights

Litigation

Lawyers Sue French Cult Education Group

Love Holy Trinity Blessed Mission

Secrecy Creates Suspicion

Mission de l’Esprit-Saint

Settlement on Home Schooling in Group

Rajneesh

Former Follower Guilty

Scientology

Recruiting in New Orleans

Critic Deported from Canada

Scientology Name Removed as Co-sponsor of School Program

Paris Official Leads Demonstration

Cruise Anti-Psychiatry Campaign Confirms Stigma

Universal Church of God’s Kingdom

Court Upholds Appeal of Government Listing

___________________________________________________________^

Book Reviews
 
A Guide to New Religious Movements

Reviewed by Rev. Richard L. Dowhower

   
The Serpent Rising: A Journey of Spiritual Seduction
Reviewed by Marybeth Ayella, Ph.D.
   
God vs. The Gavel: Religion and the Rule of Law
Reviewed by Edward Lottick, M.D.
    _________________________________________________________^
 

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CSR: Table of Contents - Vol. 01, No. 01, 2002
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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. 4, No. 3, 2005

 

In this issue
 

Articles

News Summaries:

Posted 11/11/05

Posted 1/4/06

Posted 1/18/06

Book Reviews

Departments/Archives

 

___________________________________________________________^

Articles
 
Development of the Study of Mind Control in Japan
Kimiaki Nishida, Ph.D.
 
Child Protection in an Authoritarian Community: Culture Clash and Systemic Weakness
Livia Bardin, M.S.W.
 
The Violence of Jim Jones: A Biopsychosocial Explanation
Candice Lys

___________________________________________________________^

 
  News Summaries: Posted 11/11/05

 

All Stars Project/Independence Party

Abusive Control Alleged

Anne Hamilton-Byrne/ The Family

Ex-Follower Ties Drug Use to Membership

Honohana Sampogyo

Founder Sentenced to 12 Years

Hosanna Church

Cult Evidence Missing

International Society for Krishna Consciousness/Hare Krishna

Compensation Payments to Abuse Victims Begins

First African-American Krishna Guru Dies

Jesus Christians

Local Rep Held in Alleged Disappearance

Psychics

Cleansing Curses

Scientology

Spotlight on Cruise Spikes Interest in Scientology

Cruise Fiancé Zombie-Like

Cruise Allegedly Harming Mental Health Delivery

Copyright Case Dropped

Hubbard’s Allusions to Catholicism’s Controls

Dianetics Helps Explain Hubbard’s Psyche

L. Ron Hubbard’s Thoughts

Social Therapy

Newman’s Approach

Terrorism/Suicide Bombers

Relatives Say He Was Brainwashed

How to Confront Cult of Terror

True and Living Church of Jesus Christ of Saints of the Last Days

Sex or Damnation

Vijayadev Yogendra

Follower’s Suicide Spotlights Guru’s Contradictory History

 

___________________________________________________________^

  News Summaries: Posted 1/4/06
 

Academy at Ivy Ridge / World Wide Association of Specialty Schools (WWASPS)

Reform School Ordered to Return Tuition

All Stars Project

Investigated for Misuse of Funds

Apostolic United Brethren/Centennial Park/Bountiful

Some Polygamous Communities Obeying Law

Aum Shinrikyo/Aleph

Group Wanted to Offer Social Services

Bethel World Outreach Center

Hospitalized Teenager Suffering “Religious Indoctrination”

Children of God

“Escapees” Still Need Help

Exclusive Brethren

Shunning Leads to Depression

Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Survey Says FLDS Is Largest Mormon Fundamentalist Group

Polygamists Being Considered for Trust Fund Board

 Jeffs on “Most-Wanted” List

Justice or Persecution in State Actions?

Programs to Help Rejected Boys

Bounty on Leader, Arrests

Crime Sydicate-Like

General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn

Faith Healing Couple Sentenced to Six Years, Suspended, in Death of Daughter

Heaven’s Gate/Democratic Workers Party

Book on Social Context of Cults

International Socialist Organization

Alleged to Be a Political Cult at College

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Childhood Conditioning Extreme

Canadian Girl Gets Treatment without Transfusion Order

Jesus Christians

Woman Says She’s Not Held Against Her Will

Jesus Christ the Name Above Every Name

Libel Charge for Calling Group a “Cult”

Kingdom of Jesus Christ, His Name Above Other Names

Couple Jailed for Calling Group a Cult

Living Spirit Foundation

Undue Influence Alleged

Research

Prevalence of Cults in the US

Salafism

Religious Influence on Bomber

Scientology

Detox Clinic Called Dangerous by Former Employee

“Dangerous” Narconon Program in Melbourne Schools

Actress Denigrates Psychologists

Cruise Allegedly Aiming to Convert Oprah

Paris Won’t Honor Cruise

Cruise Ignorant of Group’s Dark Side

Harvard Professor Refuses Scientology Film Interview

Belgian Minister Refuses Recognition

Allegedly Financing NYC Candidate

Sky Kingdom

Arrests and Rehabilitation

Terrorism

Terrorists Use Cult Psychology

Unification Church

Paraguayan Senate Votes to Expropriate Moon Holdings

New Tarrytown Church Proposed

Ex-Uganda President Breaks with Moon

United Nuwaubian Nation of Moors

Leader York’s Home Auctioned

Vaikuntha

Woman Says She Was Brainwashed

Word of Faith Fellowship

Wins Suit versus Social Service Agency

 

___________________________________________________________^

  News Summaries: Posted 1/18/06

 

The Body/Attleboro

Convicted Father Says He Was Brainwashed

Children of God/The Family

Second Generation Follower Tells of Abuse

Education

Info-Cult Celebrates 25th

Exorcism

Roman Catholic Church Regulating Approach

False Memories

Alien Abductions Stem from False Memories

Ford Greene

Anti-Cult Lawyer’s Activities Reviewed

Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Documentary Exposé

Government Action

Minister Wants to Help Victims Expose Cults

Belgian Cult Commission Reports

Grigory Grabovoi

Exerting Strong Influence on the Vulnerable

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Father Campaigns against “Cult”

Kingston Clan

Polygamists Give Up Parental Rights

Litigation

Lawyers Sue French Cult Education Group

Love Holy Trinity Blessed Mission

Secrecy Creates Suspicion

Mission de l’Esprit-Saint

Settlement on Home Schooling in Group

Rajneesh

Former Follower Guilty

Scientology

Recruiting in New Orleans

Critic Deported from Canada

Scientology Name Removed as Co-sponsor of School Program

Paris Official Leads Demonstration

Cruise Anti-Psychiatry Campaign Confirms Stigma

Universal Church of God’s Kingdom

Court Upholds Appeal of Government Listing

___________________________________________________________^

Book Reviews
 
A Guide to New Religious Movements

Reviewed by Rev. Richard L. Dowhower

   
The Serpent Rising: A Journey of Spiritual Seduction
Reviewed by Marybeth Ayella, Ph.D.
   
God vs. The Gavel: Religion and the Rule of Law
Reviewed by Edward Lottick, M.D.
    _________________________________________________________^
 

C&S: Table of Contents - Vol. 1, No. 1, 2001
CSR: archives - issue
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. 4, No. 3, 2005

 

In this issue
 

Articles

News Summaries:

Posted 11/11/05

Posted 1/4/06

Posted 1/18/06

Book Reviews

Departments/Archives

 

___________________________________________________________^

Articles
 
Development of the Study of Mind Control in Japan
Kimiaki Nishida, Ph.D.
 
Child Protection in an Authoritarian Community: Culture Clash and Systemic Weakness
Livia Bardin, M.S.W.
 
The Violence of Jim Jones: A Biopsychosocial Explanation
Candice Lys

___________________________________________________________^

 
  News Summaries: Posted 11/11/05

 

All Stars Project/Independence Party

Abusive Control Alleged

Anne Hamilton-Byrne/ The Family

Ex-Follower Ties Drug Use to Membership

Honohana Sampogyo

Founder Sentenced to 12 Years

Hosanna Church

Cult Evidence Missing

International Society for Krishna Consciousness/Hare Krishna

Compensation Payments to Abuse Victims Begins

First African-American Krishna Guru Dies

Jesus Christians

Local Rep Held in Alleged Disappearance

Psychics

Cleansing Curses

Scientology

Spotlight on Cruise Spikes Interest in Scientology

Cruise Fiancé Zombie-Like

Cruise Allegedly Harming Mental Health Delivery

Copyright Case Dropped

Hubbard’s Allusions to Catholicism’s Controls

Dianetics Helps Explain Hubbard’s Psyche

L. Ron Hubbard’s Thoughts

Social Therapy

Newman’s Approach

Terrorism/Suicide Bombers

Relatives Say He Was Brainwashed

How to Confront Cult of Terror

True and Living Church of Jesus Christ of Saints of the Last Days

Sex or Damnation

Vijayadev Yogendra

Follower’s Suicide Spotlights Guru’s Contradictory History

 

___________________________________________________________^

  News Summaries: Posted 1/4/06
 

Academy at Ivy Ridge / World Wide Association of Specialty Schools (WWASPS)

Reform School Ordered to Return Tuition

All Stars Project

Investigated for Misuse of Funds

Apostolic United Brethren/Centennial Park/Bountiful

Some Polygamous Communities Obeying Law

Aum Shinrikyo/Aleph

Group Wanted to Offer Social Services

Bethel World Outreach Center

Hospitalized Teenager Suffering “Religious Indoctrination”

Children of God

“Escapees” Still Need Help

Exclusive Brethren

Shunning Leads to Depression

Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Survey Says FLDS Is Largest Mormon Fundamentalist Group

Polygamists Being Considered for Trust Fund Board

 Jeffs on “Most-Wanted” List

Justice or Persecution in State Actions?

Programs to Help Rejected Boys

Bounty on Leader, Arrests

Crime Sydicate-Like

General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn

Faith Healing Couple Sentenced to Six Years, Suspended, in Death of Daughter

Heaven’s Gate/Democratic Workers Party

Book on Social Context of Cults

International Socialist Organization

Alleged to Be a Political Cult at College

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Childhood Conditioning Extreme

Canadian Girl Gets Treatment without Transfusion Order

Jesus Christians

Woman Says She’s Not Held Against Her Will

Jesus Christ the Name Above Every Name

Libel Charge for Calling Group a “Cult”

Kingdom of Jesus Christ, His Name Above Other Names

Couple Jailed for Calling Group a Cult

Living Spirit Foundation

Undue Influence Alleged

Research

Prevalence of Cults in the US

Salafism

Religious Influence on Bomber

Scientology