Title:
Cults / Roman Espejo, book editor.
Author:
Espejo, Roman, 1977-
Publication Information:
Detroit : Greenhaven Press, c2013.
Call Number:
BP603 .C846 2012
Abstract:
This volume explores the topics relating to cults, usually referring to a new religious movement or other group whose beliefs or practices are considered non-traditional or unorthodox, by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions.
ISBN:
9780737739954
Series:
Opposing viewpoints
Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
Physical Description:
218 p. ; 23 cm.
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Contents:
What are cults? Cults are harmful and extreme religious groups / The term cult is misused for new religious movements / Cults and religions have important differences / Cults and religions have similarities / Mormonism and cults have similarities / It does not matter if Mormonism is a cult / Scientology is a dangerous cult / Scientology is more than just a cult
Are cults a serious threat? Cults are prone to crime and violence / The threat of cults is exaggerated / Cults are a serious threat in Japan / Some cults are sexually abusive / Polygamist cults threaten women and girls / The practice of polygamy is defensible
Why do people join cults? Cults brainwash their members / Cults do not brainwash their members / Psychological traits can influence people to join cults / People join cults for a variety of reasons
How can cult members be helped? Ex-cult members can be deprogrammed / Some cult deprogrammers are as harmful as cults / Some ex-cult members maintain healthy connections with their former cults / Children should not be returned to their parents in cults
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