Religion and Spirituality: Opposing Views: Cults

Essays, articles, book reviews, reading lists and reference links on cults and addiction.

Info on cults, cultic groups, abuse, manipulation. Practical assistance services for families; cult members' recovery support; cultic studies research for educators and professionals.

Listen to an interview with the founder of the Cult Information Centre about his experience of having been in a cult and the abusive tactics they can use to recruit.

Mystery Rider unveiled. Is it the Emperor of Japan?

Cults, mind control, ethical standards for thought reform consultants.

Exposing the cults' willing defenders, their "arguments", and investigating their motives.

An educational charity providing advice and information for victims of cults, their families and friends, researchers and the media.

Information on many cults and new religious movements, such as Scientology, Hare Krishna, Osho, Moon, TM, Landmark, Children of God.

Information on psychological manipulation and abuse through cults, religious movements and other charismatic groups.

Killer cults are usually led by charismatic megalomaniacs.