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 | If your goal is to inform and educate the public, then you will want to avoid the use of some religious terms, (like cult or Pagan or Witch) because of their ambiguity. |
| If you want to inflame public fear and hatred against a new religious group, then these might be ideal words to use. Selecting them may be irresponsible and unethical, but they may well be effective. |
Either way, we hope that you will find the suggestions in this essay of some utility.
Topics covered in this section:
| General information: Overview, Typical example (bad), Capitalization of religious terms,
etc., confusing religious terms. | ||
| Secular terms in articles with a
religious component Homosexuality, abortion, biased reporting... | ||
| About conventional religions: Christianity and Islam.
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| About minority religions: Neopagan religions, Wicca and Witchcraft, Paganism,
Satanism, Cults and new religious movements. | ||
| Associated material on this web site | ||
| References |
Associated material on this web site:
| Glossary of religious terms, A to Z |
| Hatred and lies directed against Wiccans |
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Site navigation: Home > Background religious information > here |
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Home page > Christianity > Terms, tools, etc. > here |
References:
- Norm Goldstein, Ed., "Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual" to ensure accuracy in news releases. Read reviews or order this book safely from Amazon.com online book store
- M. Hancock has augmented the AP Stylebook book with additional definitions on lesser-known religions. See "AP Extra" at http://www.newseagles.com/
- R.J.W. Cappon, "Associated Press Guide to News Writing," IDG Books Worldwide, (1991) Review/order this book
Copyright © 1999 to 2004 by Ontario Consultants on
Religious Tolerance
Publishing date: 1999-JUL-22
Latest update: 2004-NOV-14
Author: B.A. Robinson
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