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Theologically the Twelve Tribes religious movement is a cult of Christianity , but sociologically cult experts see some cult-like problems as well. Among other things critics have drawn attention to the group’s recruitment practices, its strict rules and the lack of wages paid to members.
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Twelve Tribes groups in Southern California insists it’s not a cult
“The work of the police and the welfare services on this case would have been so much easier if Israel had specific anti-cult legislation,” says Dr Habi Zohar, a specialist on sects who counsels families who have lost members to cult activity. Zohar also advises the Israeli Center for Cult Victims , which collected testimonies from Goel Ratzon’s wives over the past year.
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Experts: Polygamist Goel Ratzon ran ‘family’ as a cult
“The work of the police and the welfare services on this case would have been so much easier if Israel had specific anti-cult legislation,” says Dr Habi Zohar, a specialist on sects who counsels families who have lost members to cult activity. Zohar also advises the Israeli Center for Cult Victims , which collected testimonies from Goel Ratzon’s wives over the past year.
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Experts: Polygamist Goel Ratzon ran ‘family’ as a cult
The investigation of a suspected cult leader accused of raping and enslaving scores of women took a dramatic turn on Friday after one of his alleged victims gave indications that she may agree to cooperate with authorities. It has also been revealed that one of Ratzon’s wives cooperated with the police, providing them with the evidence necessary to carry out the arrest.
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Goel Ratzon’s cult: 17 women, 60 children and a climate of absolute obedience
A 59-year-old cult leader from south Tel Aviv who was romantically involved with 17 women and fathered 40 children with them was arrested on Tuesday morning on suspicion of “enslaving” members of his group and raping a number of the women. Ratzon is considered by his companions to be the savior (Goel in Hebrew) of the universe, and is attributed godly and supernatural abilities.
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Tel Aviv cult leader Goel Ratzon arrested for ‘enslaving’ 17 women, rape
A 59-year-old cult leader from south Tel Aviv who was romantically involved with 17 women and fathered 40 children with them was arrested on Tuesday morning on suspicion of “enslaving” members of his group and raping a number of the women. Ratzon is considered by his companions to be the savior (Goel in Hebrew) of the universe, and is attributed godly and supernatural abilities.
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Tel Aviv cult leader Goel Ratzon arrested for ‘enslaving’ 17 women, rape
Jury selection in the faith-healing trial in the death of 16-year-old Neil Beagley took place this week, with the trial likely to begin on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The parents are member of a church that has left a trail of dead children in its wake.
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Jury selection starts in faith-healing trial
Jury selection in the faith-healing trial in the death of 16-year-old Neil Beagley took place this week, with the trial likely to begin on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The parents are member of a church that has left a trail of dead children in its wake.
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Jury selection starts in faith-healing trial
In Italy, the pre-Christmas release of the book “The Courage to Speak Out – Stories of ex-Scientologists” was met with a promise from the National Church of Scientology of Italy to bring legal action against the author and “whomever has assisted her.” The publisher’s press officer says “it won’t be up to the reactions of Scientology to determine the choices of the editor and this is not because we wish to be noticed, but because we carry out a service to the Church and to society.”
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Daughters of St. Paul unfazed by threats from Church of Scientology
In Italy, the pre-Christmas release of the book “The Courage to Speak Out – Stories of ex-Scientologists” was met with a promise from the National Church of Scientology of Italy to bring legal action against the author and “whomever has assisted her.” The publisher’s press officer says “it won’t be up to the reactions of Scientology to determine the choices of the editor and this is not because we wish to be noticed, but because we carry out a service to the Church and to society.”
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Daughters of St. Paul unfazed by threats from Church of Scientology
