Information Meeting on the Cult Phenomenon in the U.S : Transcript of Proceedings.

Transcript of special information meeting before ad hoc congressional panel to receive testimony on issues associated with the growth of unconventional religious organizations in the U.S.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	United States. Congress. Senate, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1979-1980.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	Church and state. Constitutional law. Crime. Electronic books.
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Description
Summary:	Transcript of special information meeting before ad hoc congressional panel to receive testimony on issues associated with the growth of unconventional religious organizations in the U.S. Includes consideration of cults' characteristics and practices, including alleged criminal activities, abuse of converts, and lack of religious authenticity; and advisability and constitutionality of Federal action against cults, including enactment of restrictive legislation and revocation of tax-exempt status. Witnesses present positions ranging from support for immediate Federal intervention in cults activities, to defense of cults legitimacy and right to freedom from Government intrusion. Congressional panel participants: Sen. Robert Dole (R-Kans), Chairman; Sen. S. I. Hayakawa (R-Calif); Sen. J. James Exon (D-Nebr); Sen. Edward Zorinsky (D-Nebr); Rep. Hamilton Fish, Jr. (R-NY); Rep. Robert N. Giaimo (D-Conn); Rep. Austin J. Murphy (D-Pa); Rep. Richard L. Ottinger (D-NY); and Rep. G. William Whitehurst (R-Va). CIS microfiche for this record are filed with "S940" rather than "S942" accession numbers. Diverse views on unconventional religious organizations and Federal intervention in their activities.
Item Description:	Record is based on bibliographic data in LexisNexis U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Aug. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from LexisNexis. Print. Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource.