Evaluating Spiritual and Utopian Groups
* Article: Evaluating Spiritual and Utopian Groups. Arthur J Deikman. AntiMatters, ISSUE 2 (4) 2008
URL = http://anti-matters.org/articles/90/public/90-83-1-PB.pdf
Abstract
"Spiritual and utopian groups will always exist because they answer to fundamental human needs. However, not all of those needs are spiritual or utopian and that is the problem. Some groups may fulfill their announced goals, benefiting their members and society, others may turn into a nightmare of exploitation, fear and violence. This article offers criteria for evaluating such groups."