Many years ago, i actually did "infiltrate" a number of cults, merely out of personal interest. I am a professional actor, so i am fascinated by wacked out people. I personally have an intense curiousity in wacko people doing wacked out things. I have used this info in my work many times! I have also read many many books on cults, propaganda, etc. Frankly, if i was an evil sociopath,
Forum: Large Group Awareness Training, "Human Potential"

Another case study is Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. His lineage claims are debatable (go to trancenet.org for more info) MMY marketed his material and marketed it to Western seekers who were already hungry for esoteric eastern wisdom. His first point of recruitment were persons in societies dedicated to the study of Gurdjieff and Ouspensky. And in the late 50s early 60s, nobody knew how to fact check
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"

I've been involved in Unity for many years. I don't consider it to be a true cult (though the evangelicals do, on theological grounds) but I have certainly experienced and witnessed a great deal of cult-like control, manipulation and secrecy. In my opinion, there has been considerable cultic influence by groups such as the A Course In Miracles study groups. There seems to be somethin
Forum: Destructive Churches

Michael D : Try SCP in Berkely, CA. Tal Brooke, the president of this org. is knowledgable through study and experience( he spent time in the past living in India under a guru there) and cd. be a great help. He has also authored several books, a cpl. come to mind: Avatar Of Night...experience in India under Guru Sai Baba. Riders Of The Cosmic Circuit...a study of "consciousness."
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Unless I am mistaken, Goldie Hawn was once linked to Satya Sai Baba, as was whoever started the Hard Rock Cafe chain. SSB is renowned for his psychic powers and miracles and is considered God in human form. His ashram is in Puttaparthi, in southern India. Recently some news has come out that SSB has been a long time pedophile who targets young boys and men, and may well have faked many of his all
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