Cults And New Religions

Author : Douglas E. Cowan,David G. Bromley
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : UVA:X030262354

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Cults and New Religions by Douglas E. Cowan,David G. Bromley Pdf

An overview of the development of new religions and the controversies surrounding them in late modern society. A stimulating, course-friendly overview of the history and development of new religious movements (NRMs) in the late twentieth century Explores eight cults and NRMs, including the Church of Scientology, Transcendental Meditation, Unificationism, The Family International, the Ramtha School of Enlightenment, the Branch Davidians, Heaven’s Gate, and Wicca Each chapter reviews the origins, leaders, beliefs, rituals and practices of a NRM, highlighting the specific controversies surrounding this group Covers debates including what constitutes an authentic religion, the validity of claims of brainwashing techniques, the implications of experimentation with unconventional sexual practices, and the deeply rooted cultural fears that cults engender.

Author : Lorne Dawson
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2003-06-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1405101806

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Cults and New Religious Movements: A Reader by Lorne Dawson Pdf

What is a cult? Why do they emerge? Who joins them? And why do tragedies such as Waco and Jonestown occur? This reader brings together the voices of historians, sociologists, and psychologists of religion to address these key questions about new religious movements. Looks at theoretical explanations for cults, why people join and what happens when they do. Brings together the best work on cults by sociologists, historians, and psychologists of religion. A broad-ranging, balanced and clearly organized collection of readings. Includes coverage of topical issues, such as the 'brainwashing' controversy, and cults in cyberspace. Section introductions by the editor situate the nature, value, and relevance of the selected readings in context of current discussions.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : IVP Books
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015038914548

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A Guide to Cults & New Religions by Anonim Pdf

MacCollam -- Evaluating cults and new religions / LaVonne Neff.

Author : Douglas E. Cowan,David G. Bromley
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781118723500

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Cults and New Religions by Douglas E. Cowan,David G. Bromley Pdf

This unparalleled introduction to cults and new religiousmovements has been completely up-dated and expanded to reflect thelatest developments; each chapter reviews the origins, leaders,beliefs, rituals and practices of a NRM, highlighting the specificcontroversies surrounding each group. A fully updated, revised and expanded edition of anunparalleled introduction to cults and new religious movements Profiles a number of the most visible, significant, andcontroversial new religious movements, presenting eachgroup’s history, doctrines, rituals, leadership, andorganization Offers a discussion of the major controversies in which newreligious movements have been involved, using each profiled groupto illustrate the nature of one of those controversies Covers debates including what constitutes an authenticreligion, the validity of claims of brainwashing techniques, theimplications of experimentation with unconventional sexualpractices, and the deeply rooted cultural fears that cultsengender New sections include methods of studying new religions in eachchapter as well as presentations on ‘groups towatch’

Author : Irving Hexham,Karla Poewe
Publisher : Regent College Publishing
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1998-05
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1573831212

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Understanding Cults and New Age Religions by Irving Hexham,Karla Poewe Pdf

Author : Ron Rhodes
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009-08-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310829065

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The Challenge of the Cults and New Religions by Ron Rhodes Pdf

Cults and New Religions Aren’t Hard to FindThey’re in your neighborhood . . . your workplace . . . your school . . . maybe even your family.Cults are flourishing across America. Chances are, you’ve encountered one, perhaps even know someone who is involved in a cult. Can you discuss knowledgably the critical differences between Christianity and the teachings of Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Scientology, the New Age movement, Hindu-based cults, and other prominent groups and religious movements? In this essential resource, preeminent cult authority Ron Rhodes explains what cults are, why they are cause for concern, and why in the 21st century, as never before, their numbers and memberships are exploding nationally and worldwide. Drawing on his extensive experience as a cult researcher, Rhodes offers to-the-point, cutting-edge information on twelve major cults and new religions:MormonismJehovah’s WitnessesMind SciencesNew Age MovementChurch of ScientologyHindu-based CultsUnification ChurchBaha’i FaithUnitarian UniversalismOneness PentecostalismMasonic LodgeSatanismLearning the distinctives of these groups will equip you to deal with any of the thousands of other less significant cults you may encounter. The Challenge of the Cults and New Religion includes Color photosScripture IndexSubject IndexGlossaryBibliographyAnd your resources don’t end at the last page. You can supplement your knowledge whenever you choose by visiting the author’s Web site at www.ronrhodes.org for free, thorough, up-to-the-minute information on each cult discussed in the book.If you’re concerned for the temporal and eternal welfare of others, The Challenge of the Cults is a must. It will help you confront the deception of false Christs and lying doctrines with the clear, well-grounded truth of biblical Christianity.

Author : Philip Jenkins
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 9780195127447

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Mystics and Messiahs by Philip Jenkins Pdf

In this full-length account of cults and anti-cult scares in American history, Jenkins gives accurate historical perspective and shows how many of today's mainstream religions were originally regarded as cults.

Author : Geoffrey Nelson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781136826221

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Cults, New Religions and Religious Creativity (Routledge Revivals) by Geoffrey Nelson Pdf

The twentieth century has been marked by an unprecedented outburst of religious activity on a world-wide scale, and in particular by a mushrooming of numerous religious movements. This work, first published in 1987, takes a fresh approach to the understanding of this phenomenon, an approach which takes into account new concepts of human nature and of religion.

Author : James R. Lewis,Jesper Aa. Petersen
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199315314

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Controversial New Religions by James R. Lewis,Jesper Aa. Petersen Pdf

In terms of public opinion, new religious movements are considered controversial for a variety of reasons. Their social organization often runs counter to popular expectations by experimenting with communal living, alternative leadership roles, unusual economic dispositions, and new political and ethical values. As a result the general public views new religions with a mixture of curiosity, amusement, and anxiety, sustained by lavish media emphasis on oddness and tragedy rather than familiarity and lived experience. This updated and revised second edition of Controversial New Religions offers a scholarly, dispassionate look at those groups that have generated the most attention, including some very well-known classical groups like The Family, Unification Church, Scientology, and Jim Jones's People's Temple; some relative newcomers such as the Kabbalah Centre, the Order of the Solar Temple, Branch Davidians, Heaven's Gate, and the Falun Gong; and some interesting cases like contemporary Satanism, the Raelians, Black nationalism, and various Pagan groups. Each essay combines an overview of the history and beliefs of each organization or movement with original and insightful analysis. By presenting decades of scholarly work on new religious movements written in an accessible form by established scholars as well as younger experts in the field, this book will be an invaluable resource for all those who seek a view of new religions that is deeper than what can be found in sensationalistic media stories.

Author : Ron Rhodes
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2005-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736935814

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Find It Quick Handbook on Cults and New Religions by Ron Rhodes Pdf

Were most cults and new religions simply passing fads of the late-twentieth century, or are some of them still growing today? What new sects have emerged, and what dangers do they present? How should Christians respond? Bible teacher and apologetics expert Ron Rhodes has cataloged 40 groups in this concise and easy-to-use handbook. Readers will appreciate Ron's thorough research and his reader-friendly style. His brief examination of each group includes a short history of the sect or new religion an explanation of the group's major doctrines the Christian apologetic response This informative guide includes a list of "Apologetic Power Points," which provides readers with a fast-paced summary of the foundational truths of biblical Christianity.

Author : John Ankerberg,John Weldon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 802 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : UVA:X004497533

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Encyclopedia of Cults and New Religions by John Ankerberg,John Weldon Pdf

"Brief synopses of more than 30 influential groups, including the Integral Yoga Institute, Tibetan Buddhism, and the Human Potential movement, are also covered. Each major group is contrasted with traditional biblical teachings for easy comparison and study. Straightforward organization and clearly marked sections make [this book] easy to use. Other helpful features include: brief summaries of basic tenants and sources of authority; helpful charts for quick reference; an in-depth doctrinal appendix for further study..." -- BACK COVER.

Author : David G. Bromley,Phillip E. Hammond,New Ecumenical Research Association (Unification Theological Seminary)
Publisher : Mercer University Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0865542384

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The Future of New Religious Movements by David G. Bromley,Phillip E. Hammond,New Ecumenical Research Association (Unification Theological Seminary) Pdf

Author : Lorne Dawson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781351524643

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Cults in Context by Lorne Dawson Pdf

In the face of the increasingly variegated ideological landscape of contemporary America, cults have become the focus of public controversy. The growth of new religions has been matched by the development of an organized and vocal opposition, the anti-cult movement. This in turn has prompted an extensive investigation of new religious movements (NRMs) by sociologists and psychologists of religion, as well as historians and religious studies scholars. The readings collected here contribute to the debate about cults by sampling some of the best and most accessible publications from the academic study of NRMs.The contributors address the questions most commonly asked about cults, such as: What brought about the emergence of new religious movements? What is a cult or new religious movement? Who joins new religious movements and why? Are converts to new religious movements brainwashed? Why did the Jonestown and Waco tragedies happen? Are cults inclined to be violent? What does the emergence of so many new religious movements say about our society? What does it say about the future of religion?Cults in Context surveys the descriptive typologies, theories, and data accumulated by sociologists and psychologists studying new religious movements over the last twenty years. It serves to defuse many popular fears and misconceptions about cults, allowing the reader to develop a more reasonable and tolerant understanding of the people who join new religious movements and the functions of these movements in contemporary society.

Author : David G. Bromley,J. Gordon Melton
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2002-05-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0521668980

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Cults, Religion, and Violence by David G. Bromley,J. Gordon Melton Pdf

This explores the question of when and why violence by and against new religious cults erupts and whether and how such dramatic conflicts can be foreseen, managed and averted. The authors, leading international experts on religious movements and violent behavior, focus on the four major episodes of cult violence during the last decade: the tragic conflagration that engulfed the Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas; the deadly sarin gas attack by the Aum Shinrikyo in Tokyo; the murder-suicides by the Solar Temple in Switzerland and Canada; and the collective suicide by the members of Heaven's Gate. They explore the dynamics leading to these dramatic episodes in North America, Europe, and Asia, and offer insights into the general relationship between violence and religious cults in contemporary society. The authors conclude that these events usually involve some combination of internal and external dynamics through which a new religious movement and society become polarized.

Author : James R. Lewis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Cults
ISBN : 1851096183

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Cults by James R. Lewis Pdf

With overviews of the principal cult groups, personalities, and issues, this second edition offers an up-to-date, concise, yet thorough coverage of this fascinating and controversial topic. Over half of U.S. religions have formed since 1960, but the term "cult" applies only to a few high-demand religious groups. In the 1990s, a series of violent incidents involving alternative religious groups reactivated the controversy in the United States, Europe, and East Asia. High-profile terrorist violence such as the September 11 attacks has prompted interest in the issue of religion and violence, which in turn has stimulated new work on the cult issue. This volume surveys the cult controversies from the early 1970s to the present. Included is an in-depth look at brainwashing and the issue of alternative religions and violence. The principal controversial religions, movements, and individuals that have made the headlines are also examined. - Excerpts from reports issued by European governments on dangerous sects - Comprehensive index of cult issues, groups, and personalities, as well as a map of the United States showing distribution of nontraditional religions