A reader in new religious movements.0826461689 A reader in new religious movements This List of new religious movements (NRMs), lists groups founded after 1800 that either identify themselves as religious, ethical or spiritual organizations or are generally seen as such by religious scholars, which are independent of older denominations, churches, or religious . Ed. by George D. Chryssides Dr George D. Chryssides is the senior lecturer and Head of Religious Studies at the School of Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences of the University of Wolverhampton. Chryssides holds a M.A. in Philosophy and a B.D. and Margaret Z. Wilkins. Continuum Publishing Group 2006 432 pages $42.95 Paperback BP603 In this anthology, Chryssides (religious studies, U. of Wolverhampton, UK) and Wilkins, a freelance writer and researcher, assemble readings written by members and leaders of new religious movements, the scope being non-traditional forms of religion in the West that have emerged in the last 200 years. Readings are divided into sections: origins and founders-leaders, key writings and scriptures, predicament, world-views, lifestyle, spiritual practice, issues, societal organization, and ultimate goals. Religions represented are the Brahma Kumaris, Church of Scientology, Church Universal Triumphant, Family Federation for World Peace and Unification The Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU) was created by Sun Myung Moon to replace the Unification Church while expanding its mission. In 1997, Moon asked church members to change the official name of the church from Unification Church to , Friends of the Western Buddhist Order The Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FWBO) is a New Religious Movement founded by Sangharakshita in 1967 in the UK.[1] While it considers itself a Buddhist movement, Western philosophy, psychotherapy and art also play a strong role in its teachings, as well as , International Society for Krishna Consciousness Noun 1. International Society for Krishna Consciousness - a religious sect founded in the United States in 1966; based on Vedic scriptures; groups engage in joyful chanting of `Hare Krishna' and other mantras based on the name of the Hindu god Krishna; devotees , Osho, Raelian Movement, Soka Gakkai International, and the Family, although some groups offered more information than others. The final section includes responses to the movements by counseling and monitoring organizations, government reports, and churches. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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