Mad, bad, or just invisible? Studies in Religion and "fringe" religions By Majella Franzmann

https://www.academia.edu/82400663/Mad_bad_or_just_invisible_Studies_in_Religion_and_fringe_religions?nav_from=fcf66dfe-323f-4191-98fd-432ef1b493d6 This paper examines the media's portrayal of fringe religious groups, particularly in the context of tragic events like the Heaven's Gate mass suicide. It critiques the dominant narratives that often characterize such groups as 'mad' or 'bad' religions, highlighting the lack of representation from actual scholars in the field of religious studies in mainstream media coverage. The work encourages a more nuan