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Examines religion in the United States, with nineteen essays in the first section that discuss religious creeds from the major established groups to cults, and an almanac in the second section with statistics, opinion polls, documents, and sociological resumes.

Over 2,200 entries provide information on new religious movements including all active cults and sects throughout the world.

Psychiatrist and criminologist Jean-Marie Abgrall examines the psychodynamics of cults, discussing mental manipulation, gurus, organization, recruitment, conditioning, and other related topics.

Discusses eight new religious movements throughout the world including the Baha'i faith, the New Kadampa Tradition and Raelians.

Examines the origins, beliefs, and practices of modern religious movements which are outside the mainstream denominations of the major world religions.

Over 2,200 entries provide information on new religious movements including all active cults and sects throughout the world.

Discusses a variety of religions that were nurtured and grew up on this continent showing a distinct American character with little European influence. Included are the Shakers, Mormons, Christian Scientists, Muslims, and others.

Presents an overview of the controversy about cults in America, discussing some of the many groups and movements that have been involved in the conflict; and includes discussion of the history of the dispute, a chronology, and a sample set of primary documents related to the issue.

Offers a brief introduction to new religious movements, discussing why people join them, what effects they have on individual members, their families, and society as a whole, and how governments reconcile the principle of religious freedom with their duty to protect the public from potential harm.

After his arrival on Earth from his home on Mars, Valentine Michael Smith becomes the founder and pastor of a new religious sect.