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Cults and New Religions: A Brief History

Douglas E. Cowan

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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 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.

Language: English

Pages: 260

Format: Paperback

Release: September 24, 2007

ISBN 13: 9781405161282

Cults and New Religions: A Brief History

Douglas E. Cowan

0/5 ( ratings)

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 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.

Language: English

Pages: 260

Format: Paperback

Release: September 24, 2007

ISBN 13: 9781405161282

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