A Baptist group illegally smuggled 33 children out of Haiti. The children were not orphans like the group leader claimed they were. If the group's intentions were truly honorable then why would they ovoid doing all the legal paperwork? Why would they convince disaster victims to give up their children? Why would they lie about the fact that the children were not even orphans? I hate cults, t
Forum: Destructive Churches

I know exactly what you guys mean. The cult abuse has caused me to live in constant fear of ,exploitation,betrayal and/or attack from acquaintances, friends, strangers and most of all significant others. (My other thread explains that a bit more.) I also fear that I may end up in a different cult. I know my current friends are good friends, they do not exhibit cultic behavior but I keep flipping
Forum: Recovery from Destructive Cults and Groups

The irony is disgusting. They told me that their interpretation of the Bible was true and that their ways would strengthen my heart. For a few years I was under the delusion that they'd make me complete in body, mind and soul. All they did was shatter my heart and make me heartless. My friends all did a 180 when the church decided I was no longer fit to be amongst their 'blessed ranks&#
Forum: Recovery from Destructive Cults and Groups

Hello everybody, As many of you might already know I was abused by a destructive bible-based cult. I was lucky to stumble across Margaret Thaler Singer's book "Cults in our Midst" a few years later. As I studied more about cults and brainwashing I was lead here in my search where I learned that cultic brainwashing tactics are employed by not only by cultic leaders but by abuser
Forum: Abusive and Controlling Relationships

Does this qualify as cyberpathy?
Forum: Abusive and Controlling Relationships

I believe we would be more inclined to do so if you posted some evidence and/or a testimony.
Forum: Coercive Persuasion and Undue Influence

Greetings everybody, I once attended a supposedly Christian private school and certain experiences I have had during my time there have caused me to eye Christianity with suspicion. I know that the group that abused me psychologically was a cult and I also know that not ALL Christian groups are cults however I still seem subconsciously repelled, fearful and suspicious of them. How do I shake t
Forum: Former Cult Members and Affected Families

Suppose that due to some strange twist of fate you end up in a cult environment and due to the circumstances you are forced to stay there. What are some tips to prevent yourself from being brainwashed and psychologically damaged when you are forced to stay in a cult environment for a prolonged period of time? I am asking this because more and more we are seeing covert cults commandeer places o
Forum: Coercive Persuasion and Undue Influence