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Billboard Gives a Voice to the Voiceless
Q. How does a victim of shunning get a message to their family?A. It’s impossible. Mandated shunning is a social death sentence. In many cases, the shunning is so complete that victims have been blocked on phones and all social media. Any c...
Review of the ICSA Conference from the Perspective of a Recent Defector of a High-Control Group
Stories are powerful. Two weeks ago, on July 2, I was sitting on an aeroplane headed to the annual conference of the International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA). A local Minnesota philanthropist saw the stories my husband and I had shared on t...
New Research Project on the Harmful Effects of Mandated Shunning
Stop Mandated Shunning (part of The Open Minds Foundation) is thrilled to announce an innovative research initiative in collaboration with the University of Roehampton, London, to study the harmful effects of mandated shunning as practiced by high...
Stop Mandated Shunning at ICSA Annual Conference
July 2-7, 2024, the vibrant city of Barcelona hosted the Annual International Conference of the International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA). This event stands as a beacon of hope and a platform for change, bringing together experts, survivor...
Holy Books in Glass Cases: When Religious Freedom Turns Absurd
Ever wondered if your next Bible Belt neighborhood barbecue could legally double as a witch burning, if you claimed it as a religious practice? Of course, before you start planning a themed party complete with pitchforks—or wood stacks, for ...
Joining the Fight Against Mandated Shunning: How You Can Make a Difference
In the realm of human rights and personal freedoms, the issue of mandated shunning by high control religious groups remains a deeply concerning practice that inflicts untold emotional and psychological pain on countless individuals. At ShunningIsA...
Beyond Bullying: Mandated Shunning in High-Control Religions
In today’s interconnected world, bullying has become a widely recognized social issue, with considerable attention directed towards its prevention and mitigation. However, there exists a form of social coercion that often flies under the rad...
Breaking Chains with Brains: How Critical Thinking Can Help End High Control Religious Mandated Shunning
In a world where conformity is often prized over individuality, the role of critical thinking becomes paramount, especially in the context of high control religious groups. These groups, which include but are not limited to Exclusive Brethren, Jeh...
Jehovah’s Witnesses Lose in Norway: Mandated Shunning Means No State Subsidy
The Norway state subsidy is to be withheld from Jehovah’s Witnesses (Watch Tower), as the Oslo district appeal court upholds their previous decision, deeming it valid. The court acquits the State, citing “serious violations of the righ...
The Hidden Harms of Mandated Shunning in High-Control Groups
In today’s interconnected world, the importance of community and belonging cannot be overstated. However, not all communities offer the warmth and support we seek. High-control groups, often masquerading as havens of spiritual enlightenment ...
