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<blockquote data-quote="jbrain" data-source="post: 49747" data-attributes="member: 3450"><p>Hi MM,</p><p>my brother joined a religious cult when he was in college and cut off contact with our family--he was told he should hate his parents (except he was allowed to call to ask for money). My parents had to sort of write him off, so to speak, there was nothing they could do. My mom said she just had to figure she didn't have a son anymore. Well, after a few years he mellowed some and began contacting my parents--the cult moved out of the U.S. and he has lived in South America for about 25 yrs and has about 10 kids. Now he comes to the U.S. to try to raise money for the group and he always sees my mom. They have a pretty nice relationship now.</p><p></p><p>I also have a sister-in-law who was involved with the XXX for awhile when she was in her early 20's (before I knew her). She also mellowed out and left the church. I do think it is "cultish" in nature.</p><p></p><p>I don't know of anything you can do except be there for him if he wants you in his life. You certainly don't need to change your own beliefs or conform in any way to his. Hopefully he will mellow out with time.</p><p></p><p>Hugs,</p><p>Jane</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jbrain, post: 49747, member: 3450"] Hi MM, my brother joined a religious cult when he was in college and cut off contact with our family--he was told he should hate his parents (except he was allowed to call to ask for money). My parents had to sort of write him off, so to speak, there was nothing they could do. My mom said she just had to figure she didn't have a son anymore. Well, after a few years he mellowed some and began contacting my parents--the cult moved out of the U.S. and he has lived in South America for about 25 yrs and has about 10 kids. Now he comes to the U.S. to try to raise money for the group and he always sees my mom. They have a pretty nice relationship now. I also have a sister-in-law who was involved with the XXX for awhile when she was in her early 20's (before I knew her). She also mellowed out and left the church. I do think it is "cultish" in nature. I don't know of anything you can do except be there for him if he wants you in his life. You certainly don't need to change your own beliefs or conform in any way to his. Hopefully he will mellow out with time. Hugs, Jane [/QUOTE]
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