Religion and Cult Recovery

Religion, Atheism and Cult Recovery Websites

Freethinking-Friendly Blogs:

Stuff Fundies Like – one of my favorite sarcastic blogs about the fundamentalist movement
Skywise Unlimited Blog - the Bradology blog of our contributor talking about all things science, religion, art, and politics.
Cult News Network - collection of recent news articles about cults
Debunking Christianity - John Loftus’ blog about evaluating the tenets of Christianity
Fallen From Grace - Bruce Gerecsner’s blog about his decades in the IFB (independent fundamental baptist) sect
Love, Joy, and Feminism - Quiverfull survivor’s heartfelt and skeptical blog about her escape
Mark Tindall – recovering ExChristian evaluates his past beliefs
No God Blog – American Atheists’ official blog
Religion News Blog - collection of recent news articles about religion
Unreasonable Faith - blog dedicated to proving why faith is unreasonable
Advocatus Atheist Blog - Tristan Vick’s blog, a prominent and well educated atheist

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The Thinking Atheist - classy website community and podcast providing resources for new (and seasoned) atheistsOnline Communities:

ExChristian.net - a safe place for ex-Christians to share their stories
God Discussion Website - interactive site with articles, podcasts, and news about all things religion
Recovering Fundamentalists - stories of those recovering from fundamentalist Christianity

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Non-Profit Organizations and Businesses:

H.E.A.L. - Our primary campaign is Teen Liberty. Teen Liberty is the title we have applied to our agenda to expose and close abusive and fraudulent behavior modification programs. Behavior modification programs include, but are not limited to: therapeutic boarding schools, boot camps, residential treatment centers, wilderness programs, wilderness camps, and faith-based group homes. All of our chapter coordinators are survivors of abusive behavior modification programs. And, as a network, we focus 99% of our efforts and resources on the Teen Liberty Campaign. Interested in volunteering? Find out how you can become involved.
Wellspring Retreat - Wellspring Retreat and Resource Center is a residential treatment center for those who have been abused in relationships, cults, situations of trauma, and by destructive therapeutic alliances resulting in emotional betrayal and/or physical harm. We offer hope and help through a program of counseling, education, and retreat.
Affinis Apparel - best place to purchase stylish casual clothing for freethinkers

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Psychologists and Exit Counselors:

Naked Pastor – Ex-pastor provides transition support for those questioning their beliefs.
Valerie Tarico - a psychologist and former director of the Children’s Behavior and Learning Clinic in Bellevue, Washington. Expert lectures about leaving fundamentalism.
Dr. Marlene Winell - Dr. Marlene Winell is a human development consultant, educator, and writer in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is the author of Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving their Religion. Her services related to recovery from religion can be found at www.journeyfree.org.
Steve Hassan - Empowering People to Think for Themselves Nationally renowned cult expert Steven Hassan presents the state of the art guide on how to help someone involved with cult mind control.