The Painful Truth-Herbert W. Armstrong's Worldwide Church of God
Understanding the psychology of religious seduction and spiritual abuse.
Are you in a cult?
What is a Cult? For those having difficulty understanding what is a cult and what is not, it is best to keep in perspective that cults generally B.I.T.E — that is, they use behavioral, informational, thought, and emotional control to obtain and maintain their flock. These four components are guidelines.
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From ‘Decider’:
“How To Become A Cult Leader explores the inner workings of six infamous cult leaders, one of which is the failed Hollywood star Jaime Gomez, who founded the Buddhafield cult in the 1980s.
Gomez was a ruthless ruler who made his followers undergo plastic surgery and follow a strict diet, which prohibited sugar, gluten, alcohol and more. As time went on, some followers were made to âtry outâ the surgical procedures so that Gomez could study the results.
In addition, the docuseries details serious sexual abuse allegations against Gomez. âWhen I suggested that I didnât want to have sex with him anymore, his answer to me was, âWell, maybe you donât need to be here anymore. Maybe youâve outgrown this,â one former cult member said. âItâs like being threatened with excommunication. I didnât want to pay that price. What would I do? Where would I go?â” Read MORE.
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