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Tuesday May 19, 2009

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France: reports says religious sects have tripled in 15 years

A government report warns that religious sects are on the increase in France, tripling in the last 15 years to reach at least 600 different movements across the country.

The report also denounces a huge increase in unqualified therapists, warning that sects are using the personality coaching and self-help trends to target impressionable people.
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Tuesday June 12, 2007

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New Kazakh Centre Said to Help Victims of Destructive Religious Sects

The centre is going to provide moral and psychological support to the victims of nontraditional religions, to circulate reliable information about teachings of the existing religious sects and also to carry out scientific, research, advisory as well as publishing activities, Denisenko said.
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Sunday June 19, 2005

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Investigators Search Near Cathlamet For Bones

Investigators were searching Saturday for the remains of a child who authorities believe was killed and beheaded by her mother
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Wednesday June 15, 2005

Cults and Sects:

Ashtabula Residents Demand Answers in Alleged Cult Murder

ASHTABULA, Ohio -- Ashtabula residents gathered at a local church to demand an in-depth investigation into an alleged cult's involvement in a woman's death, NewsChannel5 reported.
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Saturday February 1, 2003

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According to GRIS, in Italy one thousand religious sects

Agenzia Giornalistica Italia, Jan. 30, 2003
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