Criticism of Opus Dei. "Opus Dei" is Latin for "Work of God." Opus Dei is a unique organization in the Catholic Church. It is the only personal prelature in the world--something between a religious order and a worldwide diocese. Opus Dei purports to promote lay spirituality, but critics say it is secretive, elitist, harmful, and even cult-like.
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US-based non profit organization provides information, outreach and support to those adversely impacted by the cult.
Opus Dei is a Catholic organisation which encourages its members to promote their faith through their jobs and everyday lives. The organisation has been accused of being secretive and elitist and has recently had publicity because of its role in 'The Da Vinci Code' novel.
Review of Robert Hutchinson's book.
Documents, testimonies, analysis & information about the Opus Dei cult.
A cartoon depicting Muhammed in hell has been published by an Italian magazine close to Opus Dei, bringing angry criticism from Muslim groups and disapproval from the Vatican. From The Guardian Unlimited.
Independent and critical information about the sect.
Article questioning the many problematic aspects of Opus Dei at Harvard and the Boston area. From BustedHalo, Paulist Young Adult Ministries, New York City.
Profile of this militant, fundamentalist, secretive, authoritarian organization, which displays features of a cult.
From the European Institute of Protestant Studies; good article detailing the organization.
Ruth Kelly says the Catholic group's support is a private matter, but it is surrounded by a reactionary miasma. By Michael Walsh, author of an excellent book on the Opus Dei cult. From The Guardian Unlimited, UK.
The Opus Dei cult fails in its bid to open a school for recruiting purposes in Potsdam, Germany. From. Deutsche Welle
from The Guardian
Ruth Kelly has tried to unknot the ties between her new job and her sympathy with the Catholic group Opus Dei. From The Guardian Unlimited.
Defector tells of threats and humiliation she suffered during 13 years in secret sect. From The Telegraph, UK. [RSS]
(November 05, 2007)
In 1996, Brownback fell under the spell of Rev. John McCloskey, an anchor at the right-wing Catholic organization Opus Dei. He was baptized a Catholic “not in a church but in a chapel tucked between lobbyists' offices on K Street that is run by Opus Dei." From BeyondChron.
(December 20, 2006)
Thanks to the fervor over “The Da Vinci Code,”, this close-knit Catholic movement is the only fringe religious group that is also a household name. From NBC News.
(May 16, 2006)
For such a small group, Opus Dei is a huge source of intrigue. A glimpse at the most controversial group in Catholicism. From the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
(April 16, 2006)
Simon Cox gains access to the hidden world of Opus Dei, one of the most mysterious and controversial clubs in the world, to separate the fact from the fiction. To their critics, they are a secretive elite cult who brainwash their members, control the Vatican and have tentacles reaching into governments all over the world. From BBC Radio 4. Requires RealPlayer.
(October 27, 2005)
Transcript from show about Opus Dei, including observations from an anti-cult expert and Catholics who have been severely harmed but the cult. From NBC News.
(June 09, 2005)
Members of the conservative Roman Catholic group Opus Dei occupy leadership positions throughout the church. The late Pope John Paul II made the founder a saint in 2004. But critics of the movement accuse Opus Dei of unscrupulous brainwashing. From NPR; requires RealPlayer.
(April 05, 2005)
Former member and journalist discuss problems with the Opus Dei cult and problematic aspects of group. From The BBC Radio 4; requires RealPlayer.
(February 07, 2005)
Opus Dei, a mysterious arm of the Catholic Church, has been thrust under the spotlight. So what is known about the group?
(January 24, 2005)
Fine article that discusses the problems with Opus Dei in Glasgow, Scotland. From The Scotsman, Scotland, UK.
(January 21, 2005)
Before he knew it, Damian Thompson had learnt some unsavoury truths about the Catholic sect – and become one of its 'secret enemies'. The Telegraph, UK.
(January 18, 2005)
from the National Catholic Reporter, the independent newsweekly
(September 05, 2003)
NPR's religion reporter Duncan Moon delves into the criticisms of Opus Dei. 4 minutes 50 seconds in length. RealAudio file. [All Things Considered]
(October 06, 2002)
A report on the controversy surrounding the secretive organisation and the meteoric rise of its founder to canonisation. [BBC News]
(October 04, 2002)
The high-profile Opus Dei priest preaches good news to the rich, and wants to throw Catholics who disagree with him out of the Church. [Slate]
(August 09, 2002)
An Opus Dei official in Spain was anxious to convince an English reporter that there is nothing unusual about the organisation. [Telegraph]
(March 23, 2002)
Controversy surrounds this organisation and its founder. [BBC News]
(December 21, 2001)
Book review of "Their Kingdom Come." [National Catholic Reporter]
(October 23, 1998)
Review of Maria del Carmen Tapia's book "Beyond the Threshold: A Life in Opus Dei." With a link to the first chapter of the book. [New York Times]
(October 12, 1997)
Review of Maria del Carmen Tapia's book "Beyond the Threshold." [National Catholic Reporter]
(September 05, 1997)
American Political Science Association, Wash DC, USA; Panel "Comparative Political Manifestations of the Roman Catholic Church", 2nd draft, 1:30 PM
(August 29, 1997)
Review of Maria del Carmen Tapia's book "Beyond the Threshold: A Life in Opus Dei." Includes a link to the first chapter of the book. [Washington Post]
(August 10, 1997)
Written by Father James Martin, an Associate Editor at America Magazine in New York City, USA.
(February 25, 1995)
Article looking at the intersection of Opus Dei, CIA, dictatorial regimes and the Knights of Malta as they attempt to fight liberation theology throughout the world. Opus Dei is mentioned in the second part of the article. From Mother Jones, USA.
(August 01, 1983)
US-based non profit organization provides information, outreach and support to those adversely impacted by the cult.
Profile of this militant, fundamentalist, secretive, authoritarian organization, which displays features of a cult.
The Opus Dei cult fails in its bid to open a school for recruiting purposes in Potsdam, Germany. From. Deutsche Welle
Ruth Kelly has tried to unknot the ties between her new job and her sympathy with the Catholic group Opus Dei. From The Guardian Unlimited.
A cartoon depicting Muhammed in hell has been published by an Italian magazine close to Opus Dei, bringing angry criticism from Muslim groups and disapproval from the Vatican. From The Guardian Unlimited.
from The Guardian
Ruth Kelly says the Catholic group's support is a private matter, but it is surrounded by a reactionary miasma. By Michael Walsh, author of an excellent book on the Opus Dei cult. From The Guardian Unlimited, UK.
Article questioning the many problematic aspects of Opus Dei at Harvard and the Boston area. From BustedHalo, Paulist Young Adult Ministries, New York City.
Documents, testimonies, analysis & information about the Opus Dei cult.
Review of Robert Hutchinson's book.
Opus Dei is a Catholic organisation which encourages its members to promote their faith through their jobs and everyday lives. The organisation has been accused of being secretive and elitist and has recently had publicity because of its role in 'The Da Vinci Code' novel.
Independent and critical information about the sect.
From the European Institute of Protestant Studies; good article detailing the organization.
Defector tells of threats and humiliation she suffered during 13 years in secret sect. From The Telegraph, UK. [RSS]
(November 05, 2007)
In 1996, Brownback fell under the spell of Rev. John McCloskey, an anchor at the right-wing Catholic organization Opus Dei. He was baptized a Catholic “not in a church but in a chapel tucked between lobbyists' offices on K Street that is run by Opus Dei." From BeyondChron.
(December 20, 2006)
Thanks to the fervor over “The Da Vinci Code,”, this close-knit Catholic movement is the only fringe religious group that is also a household name. From NBC News.
(May 16, 2006)
For such a small group, Opus Dei is a huge source of intrigue. A glimpse at the most controversial group in Catholicism. From the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
(April 16, 2006)
Simon Cox gains access to the hidden world of Opus Dei, one of the most mysterious and controversial clubs in the world, to separate the fact from the fiction. To their critics, they are a secretive elite cult who brainwash their members, control the Vatican and have tentacles reaching into governments all over the world. From BBC Radio 4. Requires RealPlayer.
(October 27, 2005)
Transcript from show about Opus Dei, including observations from an anti-cult expert and Catholics who have been severely harmed but the cult. From NBC News.
(June 09, 2005)
Members of the conservative Roman Catholic group Opus Dei occupy leadership positions throughout the church. The late Pope John Paul II made the founder a saint in 2004. But critics of the movement accuse Opus Dei of unscrupulous brainwashing. From NPR; requires RealPlayer.
(April 05, 2005)
Former member and journalist discuss problems with the Opus Dei cult and problematic aspects of group. From The BBC Radio 4; requires RealPlayer.
(February 07, 2005)
Opus Dei, a mysterious arm of the Catholic Church, has been thrust under the spotlight. So what is known about the group?
(January 24, 2005)
Fine article that discusses the problems with Opus Dei in Glasgow, Scotland. From The Scotsman, Scotland, UK.
(January 21, 2005)
Before he knew it, Damian Thompson had learnt some unsavoury truths about the Catholic sect – and become one of its 'secret enemies'. The Telegraph, UK.
(January 18, 2005)
from the National Catholic Reporter, the independent newsweekly
(September 05, 2003)
NPR's religion reporter Duncan Moon delves into the criticisms of Opus Dei. 4 minutes 50 seconds in length. RealAudio file. [All Things Considered]
(October 06, 2002)
A report on the controversy surrounding the secretive organisation and the meteoric rise of its founder to canonisation. [BBC News]
(October 04, 2002)
The high-profile Opus Dei priest preaches good news to the rich, and wants to throw Catholics who disagree with him out of the Church. [Slate]
(August 09, 2002)
An Opus Dei official in Spain was anxious to convince an English reporter that there is nothing unusual about the organisation. [Telegraph]
(March 23, 2002)
Controversy surrounds this organisation and its founder. [BBC News]
(December 21, 2001)
Book review of "Their Kingdom Come." [National Catholic Reporter]
(October 23, 1998)
Review of Maria del Carmen Tapia's book "Beyond the Threshold: A Life in Opus Dei." With a link to the first chapter of the book. [New York Times]
(October 12, 1997)
Review of Maria del Carmen Tapia's book "Beyond the Threshold." [National Catholic Reporter]
(September 05, 1997)
American Political Science Association, Wash DC, USA; Panel "Comparative Political Manifestations of the Roman Catholic Church", 2nd draft, 1:30 PM
(August 29, 1997)
Review of Maria del Carmen Tapia's book "Beyond the Threshold: A Life in Opus Dei." Includes a link to the first chapter of the book. [Washington Post]
(August 10, 1997)
Written by Father James Martin, an Associate Editor at America Magazine in New York City, USA.
(February 25, 1995)
Article looking at the intersection of Opus Dei, CIA, dictatorial regimes and the Knights of Malta as they attempt to fight liberation theology throughout the world. Opus Dei is mentioned in the second part of the article. From Mother Jones, USA.
(August 01, 1983)
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