Posted by workoutgirl1 on February 22, 2025, 8:16 am
A cult is an organized group whose purpose is to dominate cult members through psychological manipulation and pressure strategies.1 Cults are usually headed by a powerful leader who isolates members from the rest of society.
According to the Cult Education Institute, there are specific warning signs to look out for when considering whether a group might be a cult. Cults are characterized by:2 Cult Education Institute. Warning signs.
Absolute authoritarianism without accountability
Zero tolerance for criticism or questions
Lack of meaningful financial disclosure regarding budget
Unreasonable fears about the outside world that often involve evil conspiracies and persecutions
A belief that former followers are always wrong for leaving and there is never a legitimate reason for anyone else to leave
Abuse of members
Records, books, articles, or programs documenting the abuses of the leader or group
Followers feeling they are never able to be “good enough”
A belief that the leader is right at all times
A belief that the leader is the exclusive means of knowing “truth” or giving validation
Re: Just putting this here
Posted by opinionated on February 22, 2025, 3:33 pm, in reply to "Just putting this here"
cult is an organized group whose purpose is to dominate cult members through psychological manipulation and pressure strategies.1 Cults are usually headed by a powerful leader who isolates members from the rest of society. i You just described both political parties for the last twenty years.Promises Made, Promises Kept! Republicans stood, the liberal left wept.
Millgirl - I didn't even need to see the video to see what you were referring to.... assume it was those followers that stuck mock bandages on their ears, lol.
on February 22, 2025, 8:16 am