The counter-cult effort is an attempt to protect or convert people from dangerous or controlling religious organizations, unorthodox or heretical sects, new splinter religions, or other groups viewed as cults. Sites listed here approach this effort from a Christian perspective. Please note that the listing of any specific religious group in this category does not imply that the editors of the Open Directory Project are characterizing this group as a "cult." Rather, this category contains sites which take the perspective that said religious groups are cults, regardless of any editor's opinion on the groups involved.
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- Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry Information on non-Christian religions and sects of Christianity. Also includes general Christian doctrine and apologetics aiming to help believers answer common challenges to their faith.
- Exposing Satanism and Witchcraft Shows why satanism and witchcraft are wrong. What all Christians should know.
- Watchman Fellowship Hundreds of articles and links to resources on cults and alternative religions; a 1200-entry, cross-referenced Index of Cults and Religions.
- Spiritual Abuse Links to articles on spiritual abuse, stories from people who have left abusive churches or movements, and other resources. Focuses primarily on the United Pentecostal Church.
- Personal Freedom Outreach Non-profit, non-denominational group with three goals: to educate Christians about the dangers and heretical doctrines of religious cults, to use the Gospel of Jesus Christ to reach members of those cults and to warn Christians of unbiblical teachings within the church itself.
- Spiritual Abuse Recovery Resources Information and support for people recovering from spiritual abuse. Articles, Bible studies, RealPlayer messages, resources for purchase, and a forum.
- NowThink Articles and information on alternative religions. Focuses on Jehovah's Witnesses and Bible Students, along with other theological issues facing the Church.
- Cephas Ministry Focuses on Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, Catholics, Freemasonry, and general apostasy in the church. Newsletter archive, articles, and forum.
- Religion Analysis Service Dedicated to combating false teachings by distributing literature covering a large number of cults. Online magazine ("The Discerner") and resource catalog.
- Mason's Opinions on Cults and Religious Abuse Poetry, news, legal counsel, a moderated message board, personal stories, and general information and support from ex-members of a destructive cult.
- The "Christian" Identity Organization Information on the Christian Identity group and biblical responses to their erroneous teachings.
- Christ is Lord Articles about Jehovah's witnesses and the Watchtower Society as well as testimonies, links, and information on the essential doctrines of Christianity.
- Let Us Reason Ministries Ministry in Hawaii researching cults, world religions, false teachings, and movements within Christianity. Many articles as well as book reviews, testimonies, and recommended resources.
- Contender Ministries Information on Unitarian Universalism, humanism, Islam, Catholicism, freemasonry, and other groups. Also contains general apologetics and evangelism information, news resources, and forums.
- Apologetics Index Database and glossary of information on cults, sects, new religious movements, doctrines, and counter-cult organizations.
- The End-Time Handmaidens and Servants Cult Single page site by Mark Scheiderer describing over eight years of involvement with the organisation, which he considers a cult, 'End Time Handmaidens and Servants'.
- World Revival Prayer Fellowship Information on the Mukti Mission, Mormonism, ecumenism, and Prajapati.
- A Christian Review of Bad Religions and Beliefs Articles and scans of newspaper articles opposing a wide variety of religious beliefs.
- MM Outreach, Inc. Many articles on Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, Seventh-day Adventists, and other groups. Also includes information on child custody cases involving Jehovah's Witnesses and links to resources for purchase.
- Focus on the Faulty A research organization investigating cults, the occult and apologetics. Articles, seminar information, Real Audio sermons, links and audio tapes to order.