Působení sekt v České republice

• Main Author: Šejharová, Michaela
• Other Authors: Galvas, Zbyněk
• Format: Dissertation
• Language: Czech
• Published: 2008
• Online Access: http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-291272

This work deals with sectarian organizations and their influence on life of an individual. It aims to demonstrate the definition of a sect from various viewpoints, and to summarize major characteristics of such a community. The reasons for young people to enter sects as well as the enticements sects use to attract the young are addressed. The life in a sect is also described. A part of the work focuses on the aspects of leaving such a group and on possible ways to help people leave a sect. Prospective consequences of having been a member of a sectarian organization and means of subsequent care are briefly discussed as well. Empirical part of the work looks at the ways people perceive sectarian groups and compares the views of the public with the theory. The questionnaire that investigates these views covers individual chapters of the theoretical part and therefore provides an opportunity to confront the theory with the replies of respondents. The theory is also complemented by casuistries at the end of the empirical part which give a reader the chance to follow the theoretical link in real people's lives. The purpose of this work was to bring the problem to general public attention and thereby to help everyone become acquainted with the field, and make competent decisions. It is also intended to arouse...