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Can somebody who is very religious give me insight
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<blockquote data-quote="HereWeGoAgain" data-source="post: 86061" data-attributes="member: 3485"><p>MWM, here are some generally recognized characteristics that can help you determine if your son's group is a cult:</p><p></p><p>- Charismatic/messianic leader -- members revere some individual who dictates/interprets the group's beliefs and practices</p><p></p><p>- Authoritarian structure -- rules and punishments dictated from the top</p><p></p><p>- Isolation from society -- members are told to shun contact with outside world, or it is heavily regulated/monitored</p><p></p><p>- Deceptive recruiting and fund-raising techniques</p><p></p><p>- Exploit psychologically vulnerable people</p><p></p><p>- Mind control / brainwashing techniques -- isolation, excessive study/meditation requirements, demanding tests of loyalty</p><p></p><p>- Money benefits only the leader or top echelon, not society or membership at large</p><p></p><p>Google "cult characteristics" for extensive resources.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HereWeGoAgain, post: 86061, member: 3485"] MWM, here are some generally recognized characteristics that can help you determine if your son's group is a cult: - Charismatic/messianic leader -- members revere some individual who dictates/interprets the group's beliefs and practices - Authoritarian structure -- rules and punishments dictated from the top - Isolation from society -- members are told to shun contact with outside world, or it is heavily regulated/monitored - Deceptive recruiting and fund-raising techniques - Exploit psychologically vulnerable people - Mind control / brainwashing techniques -- isolation, excessive study/meditation requirements, demanding tests of loyalty - Money benefits only the leader or top echelon, not society or membership at large Google "cult characteristics" for extensive resources. [/QUOTE]
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