'You're sold a lie': How do you spot a cult?
Summary
The article discusses the identification and impact of cults, featuring insights from Gillie Jenkinson, a psychotherapist who helps people who have left cults. It highlights methods cults use to control members and the challenges survivors face when seeking support after leaving. The piece also touches on the disbandment of the Jesus Army and efforts to understand cult dynamics.Key Facts
- Gillie Jenkinson, once in a religious cult, now helps others who have left such groups.
- A cult often involves coercive control by a charismatic leader and a fixed set of beliefs.
- Cults can include both religious and non-religious groups and can operate from ordinary places.
- Online platforms make it easier for cults to recruit new members.
- Common tactics of cults include "love bombing" and promises to solve complex life problems.
- Warning signs include secretive group language and high barriers to leaving.
- The Jesus Army, a religious cult, was disbanded in 2019 following abuse allegations.
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