He Escaped From A Cult After 10 Years When He Decided To Run Away From Home One Night
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When TikToker Matthew (@matthewandpaul) was 10 years old, his family joined a religious cult. Thanks to his music, he was able to escape after spending over a decade in the cult.
So, one day, his parents were invited to attend a seminar called “The Institute in Basic Life Principles.” It discussed how to live a moral and biblical life and how to raise your kids to be healthy, happy, and successful.
After that, their lives changed very quickly. His family began following the teachings of Bill Gothard, who was the leader of the cult.
Men and boys had to show up wearing navy and white suits, while women and girls had to cover their bodies from ankle to wrist to neck.
His family started reading Bill Gothard’s booklets, which contained a curriculum that replaced science with Bill Gothard’s personal beliefs.
An example of one of the beliefs was that if a pop song came on in a restaurant, they had to cover their ears and get out as quickly as possible.
The cult leader was a strong believer in classical music, so Matthew and his siblings practiced their violins for hours each day.
Playing the violin was the best part of his childhood. He was able to perform on stage in front of huge conferences.
When Matthew was 14 years old, he was offered a full scholarship to The Juilliard School, one of the most prestigious music schools in the country.
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