Anticultism in France - Scientology, Religious Freedom, and the Future of New and Minority Religions

This Element introduces readers to the problem of anticultism and antireligious movements in France. It offers an overview of anticultism in France, discusses the case of American-born Church of Scientolog, and concludes with reflections on the future of new and minority religions in France.

List of contents

Introduction; 1. From the solar temple to MIVILUDES: anticultism in France, past and present; 2. The most dangerous foreign secte?: a brief history of scientology persecution (and resilience) in France; 3. Reflections on the future of new and minority religions in France; Appendix; Bibliography.

Product details

• Authors: Donald A. Westbrook, Donald A. (San Jose State University) Westbrook
• Publisher: Cambridge Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.06.2024
• EAN: 9781009551809
• ISBN: 978-1-009-55180-9
• Dimensions: 151 mm x 229 mm x 5 mm
• Weight: 140 g
• Illustrations: Worked examples or Exercises
• Series: Elements in New Religious Movements
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / History, Religion & politics, Religion and Politics, Religious intolerance, persecution and conflict, Religious intolerance, persecution & conflict, Contemporary non-Christian & para-Christian cults & sects