Editing Anti-cult movement (section)

=== Hadden's taxonomy of the anti-cult movement ===

[[Jeffrey K. Hadden]] sees four distinct classes of opposition to "cults":<ref>[[Jeffrey K. Hadden]]. "SOC 257: New Religious Movements Lectures: The Anti-Cult Movement." Course Lecture. University of Virginia, Department of Sociology. 1997.</ref>
# '''Opposition grounded on religion'''
#* Opposition usually defined in theological terms.
#* Cults considered heretical.
#* Endeavors to expose the heresy and correct the beliefs of those who have strayed from a truth.
#* Prefers [[metaphor]]s of deception rather than possession.
#* Serves two important functions:
#** protects members (especially youth) from heresy, and
#** increases solidarity among the faithful.
# '''Secular opposition'''
#* Regards individual autonomy as the manifest goal – achieved by getting people out of groups that use [[Brainwashing|mind control]] and deceptive proselytization.
#* Regards the struggle as an issue of control rather than theology.
#* Organizes around families of children currently or previously involved in a cult.
#* Has the unannounced goal of disabling or destroying new religious movements organizationally.
# '''Apostates'''
#* Former members who consider themselves egregiously wronged by a cult, often with the coordination and encouragement of anti-cult groups.
# '''Entrepreneurial opposition'''
#* A few "[[entrepreneur]]s" who have made careers of organizing opposition groups.
#* Broadcasters, journalists, and lawyers who base a reputation or career on anti-cult activities.