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| India-Pakistan |
| Danger of cults |
| 2016-01-01 |
| [DAWN] THE phenomenon of cults exists in most religions and has been the focus of much academic research; however, its classification is negligible in our society. When we hear stories of religious exploitation of the vulnerable then what we are mostly likely witnessing is cult phenomenon. While there are genuine religious guides who offer a transparent exposition of faith and are regarded accordingly in the mainstream, cult leaders comprise charismatic individuals outside the mainstream who claim to uniquely possess 'special knowledge' and who use deceptive methods to develop their following. A deliberate concealment of core beliefs until one is very deep inside the group and a staunch mind-controlling environment that alters reality distinguishes cults from mainstream religion. Once someone joins a cult, then it profoundly affects his or her relationships with family and friends, for then one's existence is meant for the group. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 When we hear stories of religious exploitation of the vulnerable then what we are mostly likely witnessing is cult phenomenon. Like the 'Hillarians'? |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2016-01-01 11:18 |