Reader feedback: signs of a cult

James Kidd · #1 Sep 8, '06, 9:44 am

In the July-August issue, Pete Vere lists the signs that raise red flags for canon lawyers when they must approve new religious movements within the Church.

Did this list of signs surprise you? Are there any that you think should not be on the list? Is there something you think should be added to it?

dhgray · #2 Sep 19, '06, 11:11 am

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Originally Posted by James Kidd

In the July-August issue, Pete Vere lists the signs that raise red flags for canon lawyers when they must approve new religious movements within the Church.

Did this list of signs surprise you? Are there any that you think should not be on the list? Is there something you think should be added to it?

How do I get a copy of the article?

James Kidd · #3 Sep 20, '06, 9:32 am

The article will be posted on our web site in the coming months. In the meantime, if you'd like to order a copy of the issue, please call our customer service department at 888-291-8000.

Jackrockson · #4 Jun 5, '08, 12:53 pm

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colorful · #5 Jul 25, '08, 9:24 pm

anyone have link??

Evangel · #6 Jul 28, '08, 6:16 pm

They have almost 20 years of back issues online.

Inspired by the Holy Spirit? Or a Cult?
How the Church Evaluates New Religious Movements

Sometimes new groups and movements in the Church can get a little wacky in their initial zeal and need some gentle correction. Sometimes they are actually dangerous. Here are the fifteen criteria used by canon lawyers to evaluate the authenticity and health of new groups and movements in the Church.

By Pete Vere

turnorburn · #7 Jul 28, '08, 9:11 pm

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Originally Posted by Evangel

They have almost 20 years of back issues online.

Inspired by the Holy Spirit? Or a Cult?
How the Church Evaluates New Religious Movements

Sometimes new groups and movements in the Church can get a little wacky in their initial zeal and need some gentle correction. Sometimes they are actually dangerous. Here are the fifteen criteria used by canon lawyers to evaluate the authenticity and health of new groups and movements in the Church.

By Pete Vere

And how would you evaluate this "gentle correction"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gjl5wKso9eU

Evangel · #8 Jul 28, '08, 9:58 pm

Ouch! I had a headache after 20 seconds of Stacy.

I wouldn't attempt this even with increased medical coverage for whiplash.

Dunmoose · #9 Jul 29, '08, 9:46 am

I thought the article was great. I only lasted a minute with the Stacy video.

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