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For an example of the tactics that those who oppose religious movements that hold different beliefs than their own, I offer a recent post by Anton Hein, an "anti-cult propagandist." Here he is actively encouraging those on his mailing list to read the "cult apologists" messages and "add a message to balance their misinformation." This type of behavior is a great example of modern religious intolerance and the pattern of behavior of such people.

The Chronicle of Higher Education has an open forum on the question:
Are Colleges Protecting Students Agents Cults? A group supported by the Unification Church sued the State of Maryland this week, charging that a report ordered by the General Assembly on campus cult activity amounts to unconstitutional interference with religious freedom. [...more...]
Several cult apologists have posted their usual views, so
a) take a look and documents their statements
b) add a message to balance their misinformation
Anton

: -- Barry L. Hardy, Georgia State University School of Law (posted 9/20, 10:37 a.m., E.D.T.)

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