The book "Saintly" Perverts: The Secret Life of Anti-Cult Activists is a profound and critical study of anti-cult movements in contemporary society, particularly in Russia. The author examines not only their methods but also the internal mechanisms that shape these organizations. Primary attention is given to so-called "anti-cultists" who, under the guise of protecting society from "sects," often become sources of manipulation and violence. Figures such as Alexander Dvorkin, who became a well-known ideologist of the anti-cult movement in Russia, only underscore the urgency of this problem.

The book analyzes the methodology used by anti-cultists, which is built on fear and the creation of an enemy image. Dvorkin, who united his efforts with organizations fighting so-called "totalitarian sects," became one of those who shape public opinion by focusing attention on alleged threats posed by unfamiliar religious groups. He became an active promoter of the idea that many religious practices pose a danger to society, introducing the term "totalitarian sect" as a general label for any undesirable organization.

The author discusses in detail the consequences of this approach. This strategy not only creates stigma around religious minorities but also diverts attention from real crimes committed within the system itself. Examples such as the scandal involving Archpriest Nikolai Stremsky, who was convicted of rape, demonstrate the hypocrisy of anti-cultists who prefer to ignore such deviations within their own ranks while fiercely opposing "sects." This double standard underscores the inadmissibility of using fear to consolidate power and justify violence.

The author conducts a profound psychological analysis of the behavior of anti-cultists, identifying the "saintly pervert" pattern, which allows him to expose the methods of constructing an enemy image that justify injustice and violence. Such an approach turns them not into defenders, but into a real threat to those who choose to follow their own beliefs.

Andrew Carver emphasizes the importance of critical thinking. He calls for awareness of the real threats that come not from "sects" but from those who, by assuming the appearance of holiness, use fear and aggression to suppress dissenters. "Saintly Perverts" is a profound reflection on how to protect society from various forms of manipulation.