“Cults & New Religious Movements: Are Cults Dangerous? What Are Cults?”
About.com provides information on Cults and New Religious Movements Articles in addition to bibliographies and web sites about current trends in religious movements.
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“New Religious Movements: An Orthodox Perspective”
“New Religious Movements: An Orthodox Perspective” is an article written by Vladimir Fedorov on World Council of Churches site in 1998.
“Psychology of Spiritual Movements”
“Psychology of Spiritual Movements” provides a psychological analysis of Spiritual Movements’ history, beliefs and ideals by Michael Rogge.
World Religions & Spirituality Project
The World Religions & Spirituality Project at University of Virginia provides resources on religious beliefs and movements around the globe, including a list of links to other organizations who provide more detailed resources.
“New Religious Movements and Interreligious Dialogue”
The Watchman has a page on New Religious Movements and Interreligious Dialogue by Jason Barker, 1998.
“Bolivia: Men Get Familiar With Child, Maternal Nutrition, and Health”
Read a August 23, 2012, story on the World Food Programme website about how the organization’s programs to improve maternal health have changed one community.
“Religion and AIDS in Africa”
Read an August 2012 research report about the effects of religion on the spread of AIDS in Africa.
“A New Microlending Fund for Women Entrepreneurs”
Read a Jan. 6, 2011, article in Bloomberg Businessweek about Kiva, a microlending non-profit, and how microfinancing can help women around the globe.
The Institute of Halal Investing
The Institute of Halal Investing in Portland, Ore., can provide an Islamic perspective on microfinance and development assistance. It is associated with Rubicon Global, a halal financial advisory firm.