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'Victims gradually lose their ability to make independent decisions and exercise informed consent.' - Dr Margaret Singer
Reported in the media:
This page focuses on Australian News primarily, as well as other articles selected for their informative content and insight into the cult phenomenon.
Australian News Index 2015:
Universal Medicine - December 28, 2015 Serge Benhayon to inherit bulk of devotee's million-dollar estate
Youth With a Mission - December 14, 2015 I escaped an Australian cult
Simon Kadwill - December 5, 2015 Australian doomsday internet cult family from Nannup
Narconon / Scientology - November 3, 2015 Land and Environment Court upholds council refusal of drug and alcohol centre in Yarramalong
Scientology - November 3, 2015 [Ukraine] Hearings: Dissolve the Church of Scientology of Moscow?
Scientology - November 3, 2015 Leah Remini claims Katie Holmes left Scientology to protect her daughter Suri
Scientology - October 27, 2015 Belgian Scientologists go on trial for fraud and extortion
Scientology - October 23, 2015 Tony Ortega: investigating the Church of Scientology
Scientology - October 22, 2015 Video: Scientology tried to bring me down
Scientology - October 22, 2015 [Netherlands] Hague Court Deals Blow to Scientology Tax-Free Status
Scientology - October 5, 2015 Jenna Miscavige Hill: "How I escaped Scientology"
Universal Medicine - September 28, 2015 How Universal Medicine bullied me
Narconon (Scientology) - September 20, 2015 Scientology Leader Appears in Court
Exclusive Brethren - September 19, 2015 Leader Bruce Hales says man 'in torment' should kill himself
MJB Seminars - September 13, 2015 WA life coach Mitch Behan condemned after teaching sex attack victims ‘desire’ assault
Kenja Communications - August 31, 2015 "Beyond Our Ken" - Extras Reels Released
Rick Ross Interviewed - August 27, 2015 Cults, cult leaders, and brainwashing
MJB Seminars - August 26, 2015 'Quantum Quackery'
Getting Clear Conference - August 20, 2015 [Canada] The Toronto Getting Clear Conference on Scientology
Exclusive Brethren - August 16, 2015 Sect Survivor
MJB Seminars - August 16, 2015 life coach tells sex abuse victims to look for ‘blessings’
Gloriavale - August 10, 2015 [NZ] Secretive New Zealand cult where teenagers are banned from speaking
Jehova's Witnesses - August 6, 2015 Ex-Jehovah's Witness criticises the group for not reporting child abuse
Sects in Australia - August 5, 2015 Fringe religious groups that have left their mark on the nation
Jehova's Witnesses - August 5, 2015 Abuse victims 'face cruel choice': inquiry
Scientology - July 29, 2015 Cut off from his wife and four children
Cults in Australia - July 30, 2015 ‘Cults’ Hiding as Charities
Scientology - June 18, 2015 'Going Clear' Movie Review & Session Times
Scientology - June 18, 2015 'Going Clear' movie @ Dendy Newtown June 18th
Scientology - June 5, 2015 [Canada] Church of Scientology faces seizure for unpaid taxes
Kenja Communications - May 8, 2015 Hosting children's concerts
Two-By-Twos - April 30, 2015 Book Announcement - Media Release
Gloriavale - April 20, 2015 Gloriavale escapees thriving in outside world, not giving up on God
Anne Hamilton-Byrne / The Family - April 7, 2015 Notorious cult 'Lodge' in legal battle
Scientology - April 6, 2015 [USA] "Neurotology" parody video (Saturday Night Live)
Scientology - March 18, 2015 Scientology Plans $6m Church (Riverdale, WA)
"A Religious Cult" - March 9, 2015 Pervert grandfather made to pay for his sins
Queen of a worldwide religious organisation - March 6, 2015 Family court told mother raising them to be ‘slaves’
Magnificat Meal Movement - February 16, 2015 Queensland cult leader tracked down and confronted in Vanuatu
Scientology - January 27, 2015 Tom Cruise Should Speak Out Against Scientology’s Abuses
Scientology - January 28, 2015 Blowing the lid on Scientology
Scientology - January 27, 2015 Claims: Tom Cruise had Nicole Kidman's phones tapped
Shiva School of Meditation and Yoga - January 20, 2015 Guru sex scandal at Mount Eliza yoga retreat
Disclaimer: This news page is about groups, organizations or movements, which may have been called "cults" and/or "cult-like" in some way, shape or form. But not all groups called either "cults" or "cult-like" are harmful. Instead, they may be benign and generally defined as simply people intensely devoted to a person, place or thing. Therefore, the discussion or mention of a group, organization or person on this page, is not necessarily meant pejoratively. Readers are encouraged to read widely on a topic before forming an opinion. Never accept information from a single source at face value. This website only holds a small amount of information and should not be relied on as a complete source. For example, if you find older information, this should be weighed up against newer information as circumstances can change.
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