Religion and Spirituality: Opposing Views: Cults

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

Killer cults are usually led by charismatic megalomaniacs.

A former cult member's insights into the evolution of cults and the needs of cult members and leaders.

Basic archive on many controversial groups and their leaders -- usually from former members' perspective.

Community-type site for ex-disciples of the Morningland cult. Contains news, resources, mailing list, chat room and details of reunions.

"... in service of cult victims and their families."

Information on controversial groups, cult movements and cult activity. This vast archive contains thousands of individual documents.

Recovering FOrmer CUltists Support network.

Help regarding Cults, Sects, Human Rights Abuses, Brainwashing and Mind Control. Specializing in breaking news.

An essay by Daniel Shaw, CSW, psychoanalyst and psychotherapist.

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

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

Resource center on cultic thinking.

The US's only residential treatment facility for recovering cult victims. Offers counseling and personal care for recovering cult victims, support for loved ones, and educational programs regarding the cult problem.

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

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