The following irreverence was published on 11th February 2024;
What Is a Cult? 10 Warning Signs
A cult is an organized group whose purpose is to dominate cult members through psychological manipulation and pressure strategies.
Cults are usually headed by a powerful leader who isolates members from the rest of society.
Some individuals who join cults remain lifelong members.
Others break free and share how it felt to be brainwashed by a charismatic leader.
Excerpts by Amy Morin article headed What Is a Cult? 10 Warning Signs dated 13th November 2023
Sadistic murderers like Luke Mitchell, and his toxic enablers, use psychological manipulation and pressure strategies.
Why Do People Join Cults?
According to a November 2022 article here;
People join cult movements for various reasons, most of which revolve around a desire for meaning and community.
Many who become part of such organizations have troubled backgrounds and difficulty fitting into society.
They might also feel mainstream culture has no place for them and nothing of spiritual value to offer either.
Former cult members often describe the long-lasting sense of loneliness and nihilism they felt prior to becoming part of something bigger than themselves.
Excerpts from What Is a Cult? 4 Types of Cults and Common Characteristics dated 10th November 2022