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Abuse in New Religious Movements

This Element analyses issues of abuse in new religious movements (NRMs). It argues that certain factors can be intensified in NRM contexts, not least propensities for separation from wider society, teachings on unique legitimacy and exclusivity, and charismatic authority. This title is also availabl...

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Main Author: Harvey, Sarah
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2026
Subjects:
History of religion
Religion (general)
Sociology of religion
thema EDItEUR::Q Philosophy and Religion::QR Religion and beliefs::QRA Religion: general
Online Access:ONIX_20260416T142753_9781009660853_3
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Summary:This Element analyses issues of abuse in new religious movements (NRMs). It argues that certain factors can be intensified in NRM contexts, not least propensities for separation from wider society, teachings on unique legitimacy and exclusivity, and charismatic authority. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

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