Religious Movements, the State, and the Law: Reconceptualizing the Cult Problem
Reframing of conversation surrounding cults to focus on (1) activities escaping scrutiny b/c of First Amendment and (2) conflicts with other institutions
Reframing of conversation surrounding cults to focus on (1) activities escaping scrutiny b/c of First Amendment and (2) conflicts with other institutions
Argues that viewing "religious totalism" as slavery is violation of 13th Amend., or at least implicates values giving rise to state interest to regulate
Panel discussion on how to regulate cults through law and whether they can be regulated
Argues use of deprogramming to address mental health issues connected with cults ignores converts' motivations and should be replaced by voluntary counseling
Response to Delgado, rejects regulation as justified under 13th Amendment for its coordinate violation of Free Exercise and Establishment clauses
Examination of what "alternative religion" means, discussion of protections for alternative religions sourced in Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses
Panel discussion on legal issues surrounding cults and the practice of new religions
Definition and examination of the "cult phenomenon" as a predicate to whether or not they should be subject to regulation
Preface to colloquium focused on potential abuses in alternative religions and possible means of regulation that do not conflict with First Amendment
Introduction to colloquium by Dean Norman Redlich
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