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| anti-cult terms and concepts | |
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DEFINITIONS Indoctrination refers to a wide range of different activities, and finding a single definition is problematic. In the fields of , Propaganda , Manipulation , and Brainwashing . In education, distinguishing (undesirable) "indoctrination" from the (acceptable) teaching of values is particularly problematic. In the context of other subjects, indoctrination teaches the '' Doctrine '' that structures a subject, as experienced from within (e.g. Theology ), whereas education aims to dispassionately observe a subject from without (e.g. Comparative Religion ). RELIGIOUS INDOCTRINATION Religious Indoctrination refers to customary rites of passage for the indoctrination of persons into a particular religion and its extended community. Most religious groups instruct new members in the principles of the religion; this is not always referred to as indoctrination, because of the negative connotations the word has acquired. Mystery Religion s require a period of indoctrination before granting access to Esoteric knowledge. (c.f. Information security) MILITARY INDOCTRINATION The initial psychological preparation of soldiers during training is referred to (non-pejoratively) as indoctrination. See Recruit Training . INFORMATION SECURITY In the field of information security, indoctrination is the initial briefing and instructions given before a person is granted access to secret information. The National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual defines indoctrination as "the initial security instructions/briefing given a person prior to granting access to classified information." CRITICISM |
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