"at the risk of sounding belligerent" That was belligerent. But, since you weren't "remembering yourself", at the moment, there was no risk. By the way, why do you make belligerence sound so undesirable, then venture headlong into it?
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"

Psychics aren't a cult but they could certainly lead to one... or, better yet, they could cultivate a cult-ready mindset in more suggestible customers. I know. I have a friend who owns a psychic tea room. I have to listen to so much nonsense. This psychic power stuff has jack squat to do with special abilities or extra sensory perception. It has to do with psychologically damaged peop
Forum: Abusive and Controlling Relationships

Kiyosaki shared a couple ideas that helped me see money in a new way. I was busy trying to vaguely become "rich" when I learned what it really takes to become financially free... big difference, actually. Anyways, I don't know much about the guy's religious views. But, I do know that his business knowledge is good and his marketing is excellent.
Forum: Coercive Persuasion and Undue Influence

Sparrow, If you'll forgive me, I can't help but feel badly for people who get caught up thinking the kinds of thoughts you've expressed here. It's a kind of do-gooder mentality which, in my experience, is usually a cover in it's own right. In other words, it goes around pointing the finger at all of these "evil-do'ers" but not without real love, consid
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"