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Links The following sites are
provided for information purposes only. External sites are not endorsed
by the Opus Dei Awareness Network, Inc. (ODAN), nor are the views
expressed necessarily those of ODAN, Inc. New!: BEWARE THE CULT OF OPUS DEI - from Traditio.com, Traditional Roman Catholic Network. Scroll down to "June 22" to read this account of the cult-like tendencies in Opus Dei, including blind obedience to superiors, the belief that the group is entirely perfect as it was established by the Founder, and fascist tendencies turned to religious purposes. On the same website, there are further comments about Opus Dei at the following link (scroll down to "Opus Dei" in the alphabetical listing: www.traditio.com/tradlib/faq10.txt )
Excellent website about Opus Dei in Spanish! Opus Libros was created by former numeraries of Opus Dei. Opus Libros has over 500 testimonies and other writings under Tus Escritos (Your Writings), and entire books written by former numerary members about their experiences in Opus Dei under Libros Silenciados or (Silenced Books). Website about Opus Dei in Portuguese! Opus Livre based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, has testimonies from former members, books written about the negative aspects of Opus Dei and links in Portuguese. Note: Regrettably, it is our understanding that the domain name www.opuslivre.org has been purchased by Opus Dei and is no longer a source for information about Opus Dei. Nevertheless, concerned individuals and former Opus Dei members remain in Brazil. Please contact ODAN if you would like to be placed in contact with others from Brazil. Reflecting on this action by Opus Dei, the question to ask is this: What does Opus Dei fear about the free flow of information that it would pursue shutting down those who have experienced firsthand Opus Dei's deception and manipulation? This is the type of action employed by extremist regimes, whether fascist or communist, where information is routinely stifled through control of all forms of media. ODAN supporters and those familiar with cult information may remember the similar demise of the Cult Awareness Network (CAN) which was completely taken over by Scientology in 1997. Opus Dei's actions speak louder than its words.. The Unofficial Homepage of Opus Dei - Based in Austria, this site has an article called "Frequently Asked Questions about Opus Dei", by Franz Schaefer, and a response page from people who have been adversely affected by Opus Dei. Dmoz.org, the open directory project, is a search engine with many links to information about Opus Dei. Origins website Includes various Opus Dei-related articles. Opus Dei's Official Homepage. This is where you can find Opus Dei's point of view. Cult Information and Support Based in Massachusetts, Steve Hassan's Freedom of Mind website provides resources, news and information about destructive cults and mind control techniques, as well as nformation in order to help oneself or others. The International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA) is an interdisciplinary network of academicians, professionals, former group members, and families who study and educate the public about social-psychological influence and control, authoritarianism, and zealotry in cultic groups, alternative movements, and other environments. Founded in 1979 as AFF (American Family Foundation), ICSA took on its current name in late 2004 to better reflect the organization's focus and increasingly international and scholarly dimensions. Part of the United Campus Ministry at Colorado State University and Interfaith of Fort Collins, the Religious Movement Resource Center provides information on destructive cults and provides services including counseling, legal referrals, an extensive library, workshops, and more. The Religious Groups Awareness International Network (REGAIN) is a new and thriving not-for-profit organization, stemming from the negative and abusive experiences caused by the Legionaries of Christ and their counterpart, Regnum Christi. Based in Illinois, REGAIN's goal is to provide counseling and support to individuals and their families, while helping them to deal with the guilt and shame associated with abuse, understanding the experience and regaining a healthy balance for the rest of their lives. Based in London, the Family Action Information and Resource (FAIR) offers support to families and individuals who have been adversely affected by cult involvement. Based in London, The Cult Information Center, (CIC) is an educational charity providing advice and information for victims of cults, their families and friends, researchers and the media. Based in Spain, Asesoramiento e Información sobre Sectas (AIS) is located at Diagonal 430, 1º 1ª, 08003 Barcelona, SPAIN. Tel. 93 301 30 24; Fax 93 301 87 44. Their e-mail address is ais@ais-info.org. This website is in Spanish. Based in Australia, the Cult Information and Family Support Incorporated (CIFS) has the following address: P.O. Box 385, West Ryde NSW 1685 AUSTRALIA. The fax number is 02-9868-7245. The e-mail is info@cifs.org.au. CIFS publishes the Cult Watcher, a quarterly Australian Review of articles relating to cultism and unethical social influence. Wellspring
Retreat and Resource Center provides a program of counseling
and instruction to individuals who have suffered psychological and
spiritual distress resulting from trauma due to destructive cults
or cult-like organizations/relationships. Revised
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