| Description |
1 online resource (xx, 297 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
The American religious experience |
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American religious experience (Greenwood Press (Westport, Conn.))
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| Contents |
Introduction -- Groups within the biblical tradition -- The New Age and its antecedents -- Eastern groups and gurus -- Groups of Middle Eastern and African origins -- Neo-paganism -- New foundations -- Themes in the study of new religious movements |
| Summary |
Wherever and whenever they appear, new religious movements always produce conflict. Even as they attract members who enthusiastically embrace their innovative teachings, new religions often provoke strongly negative reactions--often because they challenge established notions of proper religious action, belief, and morality. Opponents of new religious movements often brand them as cults and urge their fellow citizens, their own religions, and even the government to take action against what they see as suspicious and potentially dangerous movements; the members often complain that their motives h |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-287) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
RELIGION -- History.
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TRAVEL -- Special Interest -- Religious.
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Religion
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| SUBJECT |
United States -- Religion.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140498
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| Subject |
United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2004054365 |
| ISBN |
0313062919 |
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9780313062919 |
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9780313328077 |
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0313328072 |
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