The Centre contre les manipulations mentales or Centre Roger Ikor, widely abbreviated CCMM, is a French anti-cult association.

History

The association was founded in 1981 by the writer Roger Ikor, winner of the

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in 1955, after the

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of his son, a follower of Zen macrobiotics. The CCMM was chaired from 1997 to 1998 by

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. Before resigning to become president of the Interministerial Mission for the Fight against Sects ( MILS), he hired his wife Patricia as executive director. Patricia Vivien had an important role in the CCMM, and eventually was said to have more power than the president.

Criticism

The writings of CCMM are a source of information for organizations such as

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. The CCMM was sometimes criticized, notably because of financial disclosure and the important role of Patricia Vivien when

was president of

, which led to collusion between the two associations. Priest Jean Vernette criticized the association for the publication of its book entitled ''Dictionnaire des sectes'' which contains a list of

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, including some

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groups.

References

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External links

* {{Authority control French anti-cult organizations and individuals Organizations established in 1981 Anti-cult organizations