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The Cult Awareness Network (CAN), a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting so-called "cults," has been at the center of numerous controversies throughout its existence. A thorough analysis of the organization's financial documents, conducted by independent auditors and scholars, has revealed an alarming picture of accounting irregularities and more than questionable financial practices. Chronic Problems at the Top From its inception, CAN has been plagued by problems at the top. As early as 1981, former national director John M. Sweeney Jr. raised serious doubts about the management of funds. In a letter dated February 18, 1981, Sweeney expressed concerns regarding: 1. Failure to review corporate accounting books 2. Deposit of over $20,000 in donations into an interest-bearing CD account 3. Failure to use donations for anti-cult projects 4. Expenses for Board trips to Dallas while legitimate bills remained unpaid 5. Threats of telephone service interruption and paym...

In recent years, the Cult Awareness Network (CAN) has found itself at the center of growing controversy over its alleged criminal activities, particularly its involvement in coercive deprogramming. Compelling evidence, based on testimonies from CAN officials and other sources, suggests that the organization directed parents of members of new religious movements (NRMs) to professional deprogrammers, often in violation of the law. CAN, an organization founded to provide support to those involved in cults, has been accused of acting as a referral agency for deprogrammers known for their coercive tactics. Depositions and court testimonies have revealed a disturbing reluctance by CAN officials to admit their involvement. Cynthia Kisser, the last executive director of CAN, demonstrated remarkable skill in evading direct questions about her involvement with deprogrammers like Rick Ross and Galen Kelly, both known for their questionable practices, during a 1994 deposition. In one emblematic ca...

In a world increasingly interconnected by modern information technologies, a disturbing phenomenon arises that threatens freedom of thought and democracy itself. The recent revelations by intelligence analyst and government consultant, Dr. Egon Cholakian , have shed new light on an intricate network of anti-cult organizations, churches, and third-party forces operating globally. FECRIS The epicenter of this controversy is represented by FECRIS, an anti-cult information center with deep roots in the United States and active in over 70 countries. Funded by the French government, FECRIS has raised concerns for its involvement with compromised media and politicians, fueling a dark agenda aimed at manipulating public perceptions. A glaring example of these dark practices emerged with the disappearance of the anti-cult organization CAN in the United States, which operated for over twenty years with extreme tactics against individuals accused of religious deviations. CAN, supported by despera...

  American Anti-Cultism and Deprogramming In the heart of an America obsessed with religious sects, a controversial movement known as the Anti-Cult Movement (ACM) developed, embracing questionable and often illegal methods in an attempt to "save" individuals from their religious choices. Based on pseudoscientific theories of brainwashing, this movement supported a criminal but profitable industry: deprogramming. Deprogramming, a brutal and coercive practice, became synonymous with kidnappings, involuntary detentions, and psychological and physical abuse. Despite the apparent veneer of professionalism, anti-cult organizations such as the Cult Awareness Network (CAN) and the American Family Foundation (AFF) played key roles in promoting this practice. They presented deprogramming as a necessity to free individuals from the mind control of so-called "destructive cults." However, behind this facade lay a dark reality of violence and human rights violations. Ted Patrick,...

More than 270 pro-democracy organizations, along with Nobel laureates, former heads of state, and EU leaders, have signed an open letter urging new representatives to vigorously defend democratic values. Now more than ever, timely action to protect democracy is crucial. The IDEA (International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance) has documented the longest recorded "democratic recession," a decline that began six years ago. This phenomenon has affected nations with long-standing democratic traditions in both Europe and North America. A key factor in this crisis is the growing distrust of citizens in democratic institutions. Experts have long warned about the erosion of democratic values. Political scientists Roberto Foa and Yascha Mounk have observed a significant decline in trust in political institutions such as parliaments and courts in consolidated democracies of North America and Western Europe over the past thirty years. Egon Cholakian , a national security...

In the whirlwind of the digital revolution, information travels at incredible speeds, redefining our concept of the "information age." However, we must now acknowledge a new reality: we live in the age of disinformation and must urgently address it. Disinformation: A Pervasive Phenomenon Today, news, articles, and videos are created and consumed in the blink of an eye. Recent research reveals that we absorb in a single day the same amount of data that our 15th-century ancestors would have accumulated in a lifetime. This incessant flow of information presents a crucial challenge: verifying the accuracy of news. With our days already filled with work and family commitments, distinguishing between true and false, right and wrong, becomes nearly impossible. We thus rely on the media for this critical task. Manipulation of Perceptions This trust in the media often leads to unconscious biases towards people, organizations, events, and opinions, deliberately shaped by the informatio...

On October 23, 1996, what seemed like an ordinary event marked a dramatic turning point in the history of anti-cult organizations in the United States. The Cult Awareness Network (CAN), based in Chicago and presenting itself as a harmless information center on new religions, closed its doors due to bankruptcy proceedings, and its assets were auctioned off. However, behind this closure lay dark stories of violence, abuse, and elite deviance. FBI arrest of a CAN deprogrammer, 1992 The Scott Case: CAN's Waterloo CAN's decline was hastened by a civil lawsuit against the organization and a trio of coercive deprogrammers. Jason Scott, an adult member of a United Pentecostal congregation, was violently kidnapped, mistreated, and forcibly held for nearly a week in Washington State. The jury's verdict was clear: Scott was awarded $875,000 in compensatory damages and $1,000,000 in punitive damages against CAN, with additional multimillion-dollar sanctions against the involved deprogr...

On May 10, 2024, nearly 5,000 Falun Gong practitioners from the New York City metropolitan area took to the streets of Manhattan in a vibrant and significant parade. The event was organized to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day on May 13, commemorating the 32nd anniversary of the introduction of Falun Dafa in 1992, a date that coincides with the 73rd birthday of Falun Gong founder Li Hongzhi. This event not only highlighted the importance of Falun Dafa’s teachings but also brought to light a grim reality: the persecution of Falun Gong by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which has been ongoing for 25 years. July 20, 1999, marks the beginning of one of the most brutal repression campaigns in modern history. Jiang Zemin, then General Secretary of the CCP, viewed Falun Gong as a direct threat to the atheist communist ideology. With the number of practitioners surpassing party members, including many high-ranking officials, Jiang feared losing control over the CCP. The reaction was immediate ...