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Abundant Life Church: Judge Refuses to Dismiss Suit

     Author           
    Posted: 4/9/2003 1:04:28 PM  Type: Doc_type: news_group         
    Topic: tp_legal      Group: Abundant Life Church (Tom Longer)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Academy of Dundee Ranch/Worldwide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools: “Tough-Love” Reform Schools Criticized

     Author           
    Posted: 4/9/2003 12:59:15 PM  Type: Doc_type: news_group         
    Topic: tp_harm      Group: Worldwide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools (WWASPS),Academy of Dundee Ranch

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians: Child Must Wait to Take Peyote

     Author           
    Posted: 7/7/2003 7:22:12 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic: tp_legal      Group: American Indian,Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippawa Indians

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Amish: Don’t Let Children Testify

     Author           
    Posted: 4/30/2003 3:38:51 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic: tp_legal      Group: Amish

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

United Nuwaubian Nation of Moors: Tells of Life in the Group

     Author           
    Posted: 5/2/2003 3:24:31 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: Nuwaubian,Ansaru Allah Community (Malachi York)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Spotlight on Anthroposophy

     Author Lombard  Sharon      
    Posted: 6/4/2003 1:05:40 PM  Type: Doc_article         
    Topic: tp_edu      Group: Antroposophy (Rudolph Steiner)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Polygamy: Mother Sentenced for Encouraging Sex with Her Daughters

     Author           
    Posted: 11/4/2007 8:53:55 AM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic: tp_polygamy      Group: Apostolic United Brethren (Owen Allred),Polygamy

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Coercive Therapy: Bill to Outlaw “Coercive” Therapy

     Author           
    Posted: 4/30/2003 4:49:48 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic: tp_legal      Group: Attachment Therapy,Coercive Therapy

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Aum Shinrikyo: Use of “Mind Control” Kept Recruits

     Author           
    Posted: 7/7/2003 6:46:59 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: Aum Shinrikyo,Aleph (Shoko Asahara)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Aum Shinrikyo: Said to Be Failing

     Author           
    Posted: 7/7/2003 6:41:19 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: Aum Shinrikyo,Aleph (Shoko Asahara)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Aum Shinrikyo: “Still a Threat”

     Author           
    Posted: 7/7/2003 6:37:03 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: Aum Shinrikyo,Aleph (Shoko Asahara)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

An Example for Controversy: Creating a Model for Reconciliation

     Author Kropveld  Michael      
    Posted: 6/4/2003 1:03:11 PM  Type: Doc_article         
    Topic: tp_acadialog,tp_definition      Group:  

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

AUM Shinrikyo: Victims to Speak in Court

     Author           
    Posted: 4/30/2003 3:54:34 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: Aum Shinrikyo,Aleph (Shoko Asahara)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Aum Shinrikyo: Compensation for Rejection

     Author           
    Posted: 4/9/2003 1:13:33 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic: tp_legal      Group: Aum Shinrikyo,Aleph (Shoko Asahara)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Aum Shinrikyo: Death Penalty Demanded

     Author           
    Posted: 4/9/2003 1:07:51 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic: tp_legal      Group: Aum Shinrikyo,Aleph (Shoko Asahara)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Aum Shinrikyo: Internet Recruiting

     Author           
    Posted: 4/9/2003 1:10:48 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic: tp_internet      Group: Aum Shinrikyo,Aleph (Shoko Asahara)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

AUM Shinrikyo: Kazakhs Arrest Local Leader

     Author           
    Posted: 4/30/2003 4:15:32 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic: tp_legal      Group: Aum Shinrikyo,Aleph (Shoko Asahara)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Branch Davidians: Awaiting Koresh Resurrection

     Author           
    Posted: 4/9/2003 1:17:00 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: Branch Davidian (David Koresh)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Branch Davidians: Childrens’ Memories and Psychologist’s View

     Author           
    Posted: 7/7/2003 12:52:20 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: Branch Davidian (David Koresh)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Branch Davidians: Life with David Koresh

     Author           
    Posted: 7/7/2003 6:57:21 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: Branch Davidian (David Koresh)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Branch Davidians: New Trial Push Stalled

     Author           
    Posted: 4/30/2003 4:22:39 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic: tp_legal      Group: Branch Davidian (David Koresh)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Caruthers/Space Alien Cult: Prosecution Call for Deprogramming of Convicted Associate

     Author           
    Posted: 7/7/2003 7:41:55 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: Caruthers,BDX (Scott Caruthers)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Child Abuse: “Alumni” of Canadian Reform Schools Sue

     Author           
    Posted: 7/7/2003 7:02:43 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic: tp_bootcamp,tp_child      Group: Teen Behavior,Child Abuse,Children's Rights

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Church of Bible Understanding (COBU)

     Author           
    Posted: 4/30/2003 4:56:32 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: Church of Bible Understanding (Stewart Traill)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Cults, State Control, and Falun Gong: A Comment on Herbert Rosedale's "Perspectives on Cults as Affected by the September 11th Tragedy."

     Author Robbins  Thomas      Ph.D.
    Posted: 9/17/2003 12:20:28 PM  Type: Doc_article         
    Topic:        Group: Falun Gong (Li Hongzhi)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Earth Liberation Front: Eco-Terrorist Sentenced

     Author           
    Posted: 5/30/2003 11:10:33 AM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic: tp_legal,tp_violence      Group: Earth Liberation Front,ELF

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Elizabeth Smart/Emmanuel: Cult Expert on Smart Case

     Author           
    Posted: 7/7/2003 1:05:23 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: Emmanuel (Brian Mitchell)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Elizabeth Smart/Emmanuel: Mental Illness Claimed

     Author           
    Posted: 7/7/2003 7:06:52 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: Emmanuel (Brian Mitchell)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Exclusive Brethren: Shunning Detailed

     Author           
    Posted: 5/30/2003 11:18:36 AM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: Exclusive Brethren

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Gloriavale Community: Ex-Follower Wants to Be Paid for Life of Work

     Author           
    Posted: 3/24/2008 6:04:31 AM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic: tp_legal      Group: Gloriavale Community (Hopeful Christian)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

House of Prayer: Group Sues State for Custodial Child Abuse

     Author           
    Posted: 5/30/2003 11:23:47 AM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic: tp_child,tp_child_custody,tp_legal      Group: House of Prayer (Rev. Arthur Allen)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

House of Prayer: Warrants Issued for Failure to Undergo Counseling

     Author           
    Posted: 4/9/2003 1:20:28 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic: tp_legal      Group: House of Prayer (Rev. Arthur Allen)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Ideology, Demonization, and Scholarship: The Need for Objectivity—A Response to Robbins' Comments on Rosedale, the Chinese Government, and Falun Gong

     Author Rosedale  Herbert  L.   
    Posted: 9/17/2003 12:26:40 PM  Type: Doc_article         
    Topic:        Group: Falun Gong (Li Hongzhi)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

International Churches of Christ/Boston Movement: Reform Doubted

     Author           
    Posted: 7/7/2003 1:14:52 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: ICC,International Churches of Christ (Kip McKean)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

International Churches of Christ: Introduction

     Author Giambalvo  Carol      
    Posted: 6/4/2003 12:28:21 PM  Type: Doc_article         
    Topic:        Group: ICC,International Churches of Christ (Kip McKean)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

International Society for Krishna Consciousness: Airport Solicitation Restrictions Re-imposed

     Author           
    Posted: 5/30/2003 11:30:04 AM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic: tp_legal      Group: Hare Krishna (Srila Prabhupada)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

International Society for Krishna Consciousness: Seeking Chapter 11 Reorganization

     Author           
    Posted: 5/30/2003 11:36:00 AM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: Hare Krishna (Srila Prabhupada)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Jehovah’s Witnesses: “Disfellowshipped” for Convictions

     Author           
    Posted: 7/7/2003 2:16:25 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: Jehovahs Witnesses

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Jehovah’s Witnesses: Death after Refusing Transfusion

     Author           
    Posted: 7/7/2003 7:14:07 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: Jehovahs Witnesses

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Jehovah’s Witnesses: Proselytizing Conviction Upheld

     Author           
    Posted: 4/9/2003 1:25:39 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic: tp_int,tp_legal      Group: Jehovahs Witnesses

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Johanne Masowe Chishanu Apostolic Church: Followers “Brainwashed”

     Author           
    Posted: 7/7/2003 2:12:51 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: Johane Masowe Chishanu Church

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Lucille Poulin: Nun Released from Jail

     Author           
    Posted: 7/7/2003 2:20:27 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: Lucille Poulin

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Magnificat Meal Movement: Cult Specialist Brought In

     Author           
    Posted: 7/7/2003 2:25:52 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: Magnificat Meal Movement (Debra Geileskie)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Mennonites: To Jail for Religious Beliefs

     Author           
    Posted: 5/30/2003 11:42:08 AM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic: tp_legal      Group: Mennonites

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

New Life Tabernacle/Ariel Ben Sherman: Follower Indicted

     Author           
    Posted: 7/7/2003 12:33:07 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: New Life Tabernacle,Good Shepherd Tabernacle (Ariel Ben Sherman)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

North Korea: Education in Hatred Pervasive

     Author           
    Posted: 4/9/2003 1:28:57 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: North Korea

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Order of Saint Charbel/Little Pebble

     Author           
    Posted: 7/7/2003 2:30:21 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: Order of St. Charbel (William Kamm)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Our Savior’s Church: $26 Million Award for Abduction and Indoctrination

     Author           
    Posted: 4/9/2003 1:32:38 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic: tp_legal      Group: Our Saviors Church (Rev. Gordon Winrod)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Palo Mayombe: Woman Accused of Stealing Bodies

     Author           
    Posted: 4/9/2003 1:38:43 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: Palo Mayombe (Miriam Mirabel)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Panawave Laboratory: Don’t Compare Us to Aum

     Author           
    Posted: 7/7/2003 2:38:28 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: Panawave Laboratory,Chino Shoho (Panawave Kenkyusho)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Panawave Laboratory: Microwaves and the End of the World

     Author           
    Posted: 7/7/2003 2:34:28 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: Panawave Laboratory,Chino Shoho (Panawave Kenkyusho)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Political Cults/”O”: Former Member’s Analytical Exposé

     Author           
    Posted: 5/2/2003 1:46:05 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic: tp_political      Group:  

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Polygamy: Utah Bill to Curb Plural Marriages

     Author           
    Posted: 4/9/2003 1:42:07 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic: tp_org_gov,tp_polygamy      Group: Polygamy

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Prison Fellowship Ministries: Federal Suits vs Christian Prison Program

     Author           
    Posted: 5/2/2003 1:59:10 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic: tp_legal      Group: Prison Fellowship Ministries (Charles W. Colson)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Rajneesh/Osho/Orange People: Accused of Luring Children

     Author           
    Posted: 5/30/2003 11:50:50 AM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic: tp_child      Group: Rajneesh,Osho,Orange People (Bagwan Shree Rajneesh)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Reflections on Falun Gong and the Chinese Government

     Author Langone  Michael   D.   
    Posted: 9/17/2003 11:37:34 AM  Type: Doc_deptguest         
    Topic:        Group: Falun Gong (Li Hongzhi)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Reiji Kiraku Nijo-kai: Guru Duped Followers

     Author           
    Posted: 7/7/2003 7:36:20 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: Reiji Kiraku Nijo-kai (Emiko Hirabayashi)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Salva Me Pater Omnis Oculos Meus: Judge Returns Children to Parents

     Author           
    Posted: 4/9/2003 1:50:19 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic: tp_child_custody      Group: Salva Me Pater Omnis Oculos Meus (Alfredo Verano )

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Santeria: Sacrificial Animals Removed

     Author           
    Posted: 5/2/2003 2:08:30 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: Santeria

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Satanism: High School “Priest” Denied Robe

     Author           
    Posted: 5/30/2003 11:58:56 AM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic: tp_legal      Group: Satanism

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Scientology: “Religion” Status Appeal Withdrawn

     Author           
    Posted: 5/2/2003 2:15:27 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic: tp_org_gov      Group: Scientology (L Ron Hubbard)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Scientology: Accused of Packing Polls

     Author           
    Posted: 4/9/2003 2:01:01 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic: tp_political      Group: Scientology (L Ron Hubbard)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2003  Page(s):  

Scientology: Actress Lobbies for Scientology on Drugs

     Author           
    Posted: 5/30/2003 12:04:52 PM  Type: Doc_news_grp         
    Topic:        Group: Scientology (L Ron Hubbard)

    Publication:
Cultic Studies Review
   
Vol.: 02  No.: 02
   
Date:    2993  Page(s):