RE265 Chapter : RE265 All Readings.docx
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1954 church of scientology established, not by him but with his blessing. Dianetics: basic principle of existence is survival, actions that promote this cause pleasure, differentlevels of this called dynamics o o. Scientific study of religion- barker ontological- the nature of social reality epistemological- the nature in which we gain knowledge of social reality ethical and political- how we evaluate our own and others" construction of reality. Conceptualizing anti-cult and counter-cult: common beliefs cults pose a threat to their ideologies, anti-cult o o o. Margaret thaler singer- used brainwashing theory to support the movement. 1970"s prosecuted nrms for mind controlling, with success later a deprogrammer and cult awareness network sued after attempting to eg. american family foundation, tracenet, f. a. c. t. Net international draw from conservative christian denominations eg. christian research institute, watchman fellowship, spiritual counterfeits o o project. Week 3: three types of new religious movements. Berger call privatization and pluralism must have competition, like a company.
