Anticultism in France: Scientology, Religious Freedom, and the Future of New and Minority Religions

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Donald A. Westbrook (San Jose State University)

Anticultism in France

Scientology, Religious Freedom, and the Future of New and Minority Religions

Donald A. Westbrook (San Jose State University)

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English

Cambridge University Press
13 June 2024

Religion & politics; Religious intolerance, persecution & conflict; Contemporary non-Christian & para-Christian cults & sects

Series: Elements in New Religious Movements

This Element introduces readers to the problem of anticultism and antireligious movements in France. The first section offers an overview of anticultism in France, including the paradoxical place of modern French secularism (laïcité) that has shaped a culture prejudiced against minority religions and new religions (sectes or 'cults') and impacted Europe more broadly. This includes state-sponsored expressions, in particular MIVILUDES, an organization funded by the French government to monitor cultic or sectarian deviances. The second section takes up the case of the American-born Church of Scientology, tracing its history in the country since the late 1950s and how it has become a major focus of anticultists in France. The Element concludes with reflections on the future of new and minority religions in France. A timeline provides major dates in the history of anticultism in modern French history, with a focus on items of relevance to Scientology in France.

By: Donald A. Westbrook (San Jose State University)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Weight: 259g
ISBN: 9781009551854
ISBN 10: 100955185X
Series: Elements in New Religious Movements
Pages: 84
Publication Date: 13 June 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction; 1. From the solar temple to MIVILUDES: anticultism in France, past and present; 2. The most dangerous foreign secte?: a brief history of scientology persecution (and resilience) in France; 3. Reflections on the future of new and minority religions in France; Appendix; Bibliography.