We recently had a speaker from Narconon give an assembly program for our high school students. Is there any danger in this? I didn't realize he was a Narconon spokesman until after the event had passed.
Forum: Destructive Churches

I'm not a WWE fan, but it sounds like what they are doing is called Capitalism. One of those "Read the fine print" gigs. I've never watched WWE. I'm more of a boxing fan. JM
Forum: Celebrities associated with "cult-like" groups

I noticed Landmark is not very active in much of the South. Might that be because so many of the traditional religious citizens are harder to fool? JM
Forum: Celebrities associated with "cult-like" groups

QuoterrmoderatorIt is interesting that Dr. Phil may have been involved in large group awareness training though. Mass marathon training has been largely discredited by mental health professionals. See Also see And That is interesting. It makes one think.
Forum: Large Group Awareness Training, "Human Potential"

QuoteglamQuotejsllimI don't watch Dr. Phil, but just because Dr. Phil uses psychological tools and methods to make people's lives better doesn't mean he is a cult figure. Maybe you should read what the definitions of destructive cults are and how they differ from other groups and mindsets. They are on the culteducation.com website. Every group or person that offers a way of maki
Forum: Large Group Awareness Training, "Human Potential"

I don't watch Dr. Phil, but just because Dr. Phil uses psychological tools and methods to make people's lives better doesn't mean he is a cult figure. Maybe you should read what the definitions of destructive cults are and how they differ from other groups and mindsets. They are on the culteducation.com website. Every group or person that offers a way of making life better is no
Forum: Large Group Awareness Training, "Human Potential"

Are there any other celebrities that are, or have been, Jehovah's Witnesses besides Michael Jackson and Prince? jsllim
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"

What people seem to forget is that Oprah is in show business. She benefits financially from supporting these celebrities. And they benefit from her as well. It's a business. The thought seems to be "Oh, if Oprah gives whoever a thumbs-up then that is THE seal of approval." And then when she gives a thumbs-up to someone we find questionable, we take her to task about it. It�
Forum: Celebrities associated with "cult-like" groups

Seems like celebrities wave their cult membership around for added publicity. JM
Forum: Celebrities associated with "cult-like" groups

Why doesn't mainstream media monsters like FOX News and CNN report more stories on all of the cult activity in our country? j
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"

Leopardgirl, I am interested in hearing more about your one-act play based on a cult-experience. I have been searching for a playscript on that subject for a very long time. Thanks jsllim
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"