CESNUR - Centro studi sulle nuove religioni - Center for Studies in New Religions

Description: CESNUR, the Center for Studies on New Religions, is an international network of associations of scholars working in the field of new religious movements. Its director is the Italian scholar Massimo Introvigne. CESNUR is independent from any religious group, Church, denomination or association. This site is managed by CESNUR International of Torino, Italy (Via Confienza 19, 10121 Torino, Italy, phone 39-11-541950, fax 39-11-541905, E-mail: cesnur_to@virgilio.it) and does not engage the responsibility of any other association or group. The texts of this site, selected because of their scholarly interest, represent the point of view of their authors. CESNUR does not necessarily agree with them.

Keywords: CESNUR, Center for Studies on New Religions, Massimo Introvigne, new religions, cults, religions, Centro Studi sulle Nuove Religioni, nuove religioni

Cesnur.org has 18 URLs listed in 18 Dmoz categories.

The Dracula Library
Access to the online catalog of the large collection on vampires at CESNUR Library; scholarly articles and news on vampires, religion, and culture
http://www.cesnur.org/dracula_library.htm
Top/Arts/Genres/Horror/Vampires/Resources/Mythology

Harry Potter, Culture, and Religion
Scholarly articles and updates on Harry Potter and religious objections against the use of the Harry Potter books in public schools.
http://www.cesnur.org/recens/potter_00.htm
Top/Arts/Literature/Children's/Authors/R/Rowling,_J._K./Harry_Potter_Series/Opposing_Views

CESNUR, Center for Studies of New Religions: Russian Federation
Translation of the Federal Law On Freedom of Conscience and on Religious Associations by Kenston Institute.
http://www.cesnur.org/testi/Russia.htm
Top/Regional/Europe/Russia/Government/Law

Waco, FBI and the Branch Davidians
Center for Studies on New Religions (CENSUR). Chronological links to news stories from various sources.
http://www.cesnur.org/testi/waco_updates.htm
Top/Regional/North_America/United_States/Texas/Localities/W/Waco/Society_and_Culture/Branch_Davidian_Coverage

Brainwashing and Mind Control Controversies
Large collection of documents from the Center for Studies on New Religions (CESNUR), including APA memoranda relating to brainwashing. Some articles in French, German or Italian.
http://www.cesnur.org/testi/se_brainwash.htm
Top/Science/Social_Sciences/Psychology/Social/Persuasion_and_Social_Influence/Brainwashing

FBI Project Megiddo Updates
The FBI analysis of the potential for domestic terrorism in the United States undertaken in anticipation of or response to the arrival of the new millennium.
http://www.cesnur.org/testi/FBI_updates.htm
Top/Society/Issues/Terrorism/US_Domestic_Terrorism/Reports

Censur - Centre for Studies on New Religions
Documents, scholarly articles, updates on Falun Gong and related controversies in China.
http://www.cesnur.org/testi/falun_updates.htm
Top/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Falun_Dafa

Changes in G. I. Gurdjieff's Teaching 'The Work'
A paper presented by Dr Sophia Wellbeloved at The 2001 Conference organized by Cesnur and Inform in London.
http://www.cesnur.org/2001/london2001/wellbeloved.htm
Top/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Fourth_Way/News_and_Media/Articles

Mary Poppins, Gurdjieff and Fundamentalism
Pamela Travers, Gurdjieff, and the rhetoric of fundamentalism. Written by Massimo Introvigne. A paper at All and Everything Conference in 1996, the year Pamela Travers died.
http://www.cesnur.org/testi/marypoppins.htm
Top/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Fourth_Way/News_and_Media/Articles