The Secret Story of a Cult Apologisthttp://www.kelebekler.com/cesnur/storia/gb00.htm The Secret Story of a Cult Apologist Massimo Introvigne, CESNUR and the Brazilian right-wing organization, "Tradition, Family and Property" (T.F.P.) Dr. Miguel Martinez July 14, 1998 Massimo Introvigne CESNUR's Founder and Director on television at Maurizio Costanzo Show "Canale 5", Italy, May 15, 1998 The following document concerns the Italian based organization, CESNUR, supposedly an objective resource on cults established by the sociologist Massimo Introvigne. Actually, Introvigne does not have a degree in sociology, but is a patent lawyer; nor is CESNUR an objective resource: the organization is intimately linked to another organisation called "Alleanza Cattolica". The ideology of the latter is entirely based on the teachings of Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira, a Brazilian extremist and self-styled "prophet", founder of a "crusade" against agrarian reform and "Communism" which openly calls for the implementation of a world-wide "Christian" regime based on Medieval hierarchy and repression. This "crusade" is called Tradition, Family and Property (TFP). In the meantime, while waiting for the Kingdom to come, this organization is happy to work together with the US "New Right" around the world and around the clock. Often accused of being a cult, T.F.P. in 1985 started promoting the notions that CESNUR currently promotes - that there is a worldwide "anti-cult conspiracy", manipulated by "psychiatrists and Communists". In the same year, Massimo Introvigne - who had hitherto been involved in entirely different questions - began to deal with "cults". This text makes certain references to Freemasonry, Opus Dei, Scientology and other organizations. This does not imply any judgement on the nature of such organizations. Nor do I intend to express any opinion on conservative or traditionalist Catholicism. I know several conservative Catholics, with whom I disagree but whom I respect. Having been personally attacked on Internet by Introvigne, I feel I have the duty to reply. INDEX Background on this text Introduction: A Trial in Paris The CESNUR page on New Acropolis Massimo Introvigne: scholar or political extremist? CESNUR and ALLEANZA CATTOLICA Before Introvigne became a "sociologist": from the seminary to the war against "pornocratic sex priests" Introvigne, universal expert When Introvigne used to hate "cults" and like "apostates" When Introvigne's friends were into "deprogramming" 1,600 official links between AC and CESNUR Alleanza Cattolica and "Tradition, Family and Property" "Doctor Plinio" and his "counter-revolutionary magisterium" Alleanza Cattolica acknowledges its debt to "Doctor Plinio" When heresy was "blasted with execration" T.F.P. meets with problems Introvigne's debt to Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira >From apology of the Inquisition to cult apology T.F.P. is accused of being a "brainwashing cult" T.F.P.'s reaction: the invention of the "anti-cult conspiracy" Introvigne's role in Plinio's war on the "anti-cult movement" Some odd friends of Introvigne Introvigne, T.F.P. and the US "New Right" Why CESNUR dislikes cult critics CESNUR and "Sociology" Introvigne's methods On the term "apostate" Sources Introvigne's reply: the Transylvanian Society of Dracula Additions, June 1, 1998 <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html <A HREF="http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html">Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/">ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
