When you think of a cult, you think red flowing regalia, white chalk round the eyes, rituals, sacrifices and chanting in strange language. But real life cults involve a more subtle form of manipulation, psychological control and influence. In most…[Continue Reading...]
BBC’s investigative documentary on TB Joshua is unhinged for many reasons, but one thing is crystal clear, the clergyman’s ministry ticks all the boxes of a cult. A cult is a religious organisation with unusual spiritual and philosophical beliefs. Followers…[Continue Reading...]
There were many critics of the psychological thriller movie Don’t Worry Darling (2022) when it first came out, but I personally loved its depiction of how narcissistic cults operate and consider it one of the most horrifying movies ever made…[Continue Reading...]
Sarah Edmondson is a survivor and a fearless advocate with cult awareness. She courageously shares her idea of how to “seek safely” when deciding to join a group and why cult literacy matters. Sarah Edmondson is an actress who gained…[Continue Reading...]
Multi-level marketing (MLM) has been the subject of much controversy, with some claiming it is in fact a pyramid scheme. This is because the business model inevitably requires constant recruitment for sellers to make money. By design, the people at…[Continue Reading...]
Sister Wives star Christine Brown isn't affiliated with LuLaRoe anymore, and since the searing documentary LuLaRich aired, she may be trying to distance herself from the company. In season 18, Christine's reinventing herself. She left Kody Brown, and seems quite…[Continue Reading...]
When Rae was pregnant with her first child, she joined a car seat safety group online for advice. While helpful information was on offer, the Perth local aged in her 30s describes an "undercurrent of nastiness" led by an "army…[Continue Reading...]
If you are like most people, you would jump at the opportunity to put your money into a sure fire investment that promises above-market returns. But if a broker or anyone else tries to sell you on such a deal,…[Continue Reading...]
For every good BJJ gym you find, there’s another one nearby that’s basically a cult and it can often be hard to see the signs that would help you determine which one you’re training at. It’s usually difficult for people…[Continue Reading...]
Cults have long been in existence and there are various ways to tell whether you're being lured into one. Anyone can become a victim, says Dr Alex Asakitikpi, an anthropologist and sociologist, who says it's not easy to leave once…[Continue Reading...]
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