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In the post 9/11 world, people are more susceptible than ever to charismatic figures who offer simple, black v. white, us v. them, good v. evil formulaic solutions. The rise of the Internet; increasingly sophisticated knowledge about how to influence and manipulate others; and the growing vulnerabilities of people across the planet make for a dangerous, potentially devastating combination. Steven Hassan’s new book Freedom of Mind provides the knowledge and awareness needed to help yourself and loved ones avoid or escape from such dangerous people and situations. Available on Amazon.com and other online booksellers as paperback and e-book.Learn More

"Truth is stronger than lies and love is stronger than fear!”

“It has been more than a decade since I first said these words while giving a university lecture and they have come to represent the essence of my beliefs. As a former cult member, author, and licensed mental health counselor with over twenty years experience working in the field of cult mind control, thousands of people have sought me out for advice, counseling and support. Destructive cults and abusive mind controllers have had a devastating impact on people's lives, causing a unique set of psychological problems for members, as well as for their family and friends.” Steve Hassan Available on Amazon.Com and other online booksellers as paperback and e-book.

Interview with Masoud Banisadr on MeK - 02/20/2013
Jon Atack's book, "Let's Sell these People A Piece of Blue Sky: Hubbard, Dianetics and Scientology" - 02/8/2013
Exclusive 67 Page List of Entities Closely Associated with Sun Myung Moon - 02/18/2012
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What Others Say About Freedom of Mind

"Mind control is alive and well and in many varied forms across America.  Steven Hassan understands like no one else the human need to belong, how it is exploited, and how to retrieve those who have fallen prey to the false allure of a perfect parent."

     - Douglas Rushkoff

 

"Steven Hassan is a liberator.  He frees peoples minds from the enslavement of cults and he does it with clarity, honesty and deep understanding of the human spirit.  Freedom of Mind is a very important book."

     - Rabbi David Wolpe, Sinai Temple, Los Angeles, author of "Why Faith Matters"

 

“You saved my son’s life. We will be forever grateful!” - A Father

 

To Rachel Bernstein - "Thank you for the assistance you provided to Child Protective Services in Eldorado and San Angelo, Texas." ..."Your contributions have had a tremendous impact on the outcome of this situation and I deeply appreciate your dedication and commitment." Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

 

Rachel Bernstein - "We couldn't have done it without you.  We felt totally supported and like we were in good hands from the start." - M.N. and B.N.

 

Rachel Bernstein - "I wish I had talked to you years ago.  I really believe you could have helped me prevent years of hurt and emotional abuse."  Tarryn Myles

“Reading Combatting Cult Mind Control helped me finally walk away after 27 years. Thank you so much for your courage!” – Ex-member Scientology

Rachel Bernstein - "Your voice is calming and your words are strengthening and reassuring. I've learned a lot, have clarity, and feel so much better.  As a clergy person, it was hard for me to admit I had gotten caught up in something spiritually fraudulent, but you helped me not feel shame. So grateful to you and grateful to be free. Thank you, thank you." Rev. K.P.

“Steven Hassan’s approach is one I value more than that of any other researcher or clinical practitioner” –Philip G. Zimbardo, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Stanford University, Former President of the American Psychological Association

See More of What Others Say on Bio Pages

Freedom of Mind on the World Wide Web

Steve Hassan - Wikipedia

Steve Hassan on ApologeticsIndex.org


Upcoming Talks & Workshops

June 5th - 7pm Jehovah's Witness documentary and Q & A with Steve Hassan
Truth Be Told in Brookline

http://hereliesthetruth.com

June 1, 1pm: Speaker, Temple Beth Zion, 1566 Beacon Street Brookline, Massachusetts, http://www.tbzbrookline.org/

July 4-6: Speaker ICSA Annual Conference Trieste, Italy icsahome.com/pdf/fax_mail_conf.pdf

Marathon Bombing Interviews

CNN Interviews April 23 and 24

CNN - Question of influence: Report says younger Tsarnaev siblings "adored" older brother

WGBH Greater Boston with Emily Rooney  4/23/13

FOX 25 Interview 4/23/13

http://www.necn.com

Wall Street Journal Live Was Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Brainwashed?


Lisa Evers Radio 4/28/13 http://www.hot97.com/lisa-evers-street-soldiers/2013/04/28/the-terrorists-next-door


Ted Corless Radio 4/28/13 click here


NPR- WBUR Hear and Now 4/26/13 How Fast Can Someone Be‘Radicalized’?

Child-Friendly Faith Project - Steve Hassan joins Board of Advisors

Former WMSCOG member files lawsuit

Scripture and the Bite Model - by Rev Robert T. Pardon, M.Div., Th.M with Brian Birmingham

Honoring Steve Hassan - JCASA

Jon Atack releases his book, "Let's Sell Them a Piece of Blue Sky: Scientology, Dianetics and L. Ron Hubbard Exposed."

A war over mental health professionalism: Scientology versus psychiatry - Stephen A. Kent a & Terra A. Manca

90.9 WBUR - Former Moonie Discusses Cults, Post Sun Myung Moon

CBS News - Controversial film angers Scientologists

HuffingtonPost - Cult of Personality

CNN - Rev. Sun Myung Moon dead at 92

State of Israel, The Ministry of Welfare and Social Services, Official Translation of it's Report, "An Examination of the Phenomenon of Cults in Israel"

"USM deviates significantly from the benchmark criteria of PUC and Lesley. The number and significance of these deviations leads us to postulate that USM is neither a university nor a college in the generally accepted definitions of the terms, but rather a training organization for USM’s views and beliefs and how they manifest themselves in the post-USM careers of USM graduates." : University of Santa Monica Benchmark Analysis - January 10, 2012

Robert Jay Lifton interviewed by Steve Hassan July 13th 2011

Loyalty to Your Soul by Ronald and Mary Hulnick - A critical analysis by David Christopher Lane
Ph.D. Professor of Philosophy, Mt. San Antonio College and Lecturer in Religious Studies, CSULB

When Does a Religion Become a Cult? By Mitch Horowitz Wall Street Journal

Steve Hassan Discusses Faith Based Initiative Funds for Cults with Bill O'Reilley