New support center for suffered from religious sects opened in Astana
13:40, 18 September 2009
ASTANA. September 18. KAZINFORM /Zarina Nokrabekova/ A Support Center has been opened in Astana to render aid to those people suffered from the influence of destructive sects.
"Our specialists render juridical, psychological and consultative support to people suffered from religious sects. Each appeal will be taken into consideration", - Chairman of 'Arman Kala-2030 ' and Director of the Center Arman Tanibergenov said.
According to Senior research officer of the Center of culture and religions Alexander Nemov "the ways of involving new people into the sects became more sophisticated the methods of hypnosis are used more frequently. Destructive religious unions disguise them as cultural, medical and educational institutions. Therefore they should be properly identified".
Creation of the center is one of the projects of internal policy of the city akimat.