New Religious Movements: the paradigm of the “new faith”
Vol. 9 No. 3 (2024), Articles
Vol. 9 No. 3 (2024)

New Religious Movements: the paradigm of the “new faith”

Articles
Published 2024-11-27
  • Ayrapetova A.G
Ayrapetova A.G
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Keywords

religion, faith, confessional direction, religious community, globalization, New Religious Movements, religious prejudices, negative attitudes, youth, religious experience, destructive religious organization, religiosity, radicalism, social connections, bipolar vision, group identity, mind control

Abstract

The article examines the psychological aspects of New Religious Movements. Emphasis on the characteristics of the “youth” age group, which serve as the basis for the religious prejudices formation was placed. Specific features of New Religious Movements are considered. A brief overview of their functions in society is given. Information on psychological dominance, manipulation, pressure, and mind control as methods of influencing followers of New Religious Movements was provided.

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