19 May 2009 - 11H55
Report says religious sects have tripled in 15 years
The Miviludes, a government-appointed watchdog for religious sects, has published a damning report highlighting the proliferation of unqualified therapists, some of whom are accused of acting as conmen for religious sects.
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.
25 to 30 percent of psychotherapists in France are not certified practitioners. Some are charlatans, who use their practices to recruit the vulnerable. The Internet has also become a frequent tool for sect recruitment.
The Miviludes, a French religious sect watchdog, recommends setting tougher standards to control therapy practices, as well as drawing up an exhaustive list of all sect-like activity in France.
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Cults
You may want to add that in Europe the term 'sect' is usually used synonymously with the term 'cult' elsewhere. See the website cultfaq.org
I guess it will be just a matter of time before cult apologists attack this report, given that they generally are supportive of cults under the guise of 'religious freedom.' They seldom address the kind of behavior that brings causes authorities to scrutinize these groups in the first place.
I gather the Church of Scientology will soon stand trial in France on various criminal charges. Be prepared for the cult's usual black hat tactics.
Religious Sects and Bogus Therapists
What does this mean? the religious sect to convert the bogus therapist or vice versa, or are both as crazy as each other ?
Just a Solution
May 19, 2009
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.
The solution is not represed, two rute can be at hand bring then qualification
in a proper institution, or make healthcare afordable for all.
The reaccion to opresion alwals was rebelion.
The problem is not the reson of the force ; is the force of reason.