The Christian Cult: Brainwash And Mind Control In The Name Of The Lord? By Tim Whiston In common usage, the word cult refers to a group of social outcasts who practice some obscure religion. Often there is a pointedly negative connotation to the beliefs and practices of such a group. However, a more accurate application of the term would focus not on the bizarre nature of a group’s belief, but rather on the behavioral, cognitive, and organizational impact the belief system has on the participants. Whether a religion is built around the alleged spirits of giant mushrooms, or a carpenter from the Middle East, it can reasonably be called a cult when certain characteristics become evident among those who follow the faith. Here is a simplified list of “symptoms” that can be used to identify members of any cult: A belief in the core cult dogma that is independent of facts, logic, or even one’s own intuition. In other words an absolute and blind acceptance of any information provided by cult leaders and literature as undeniable fact. tendency to isolate from the rest of society, often justified by the suggestion that those outside of the faith are wicked, lost, etc. articles.exchristian.net/2008/11/christian-cult-brainwash-and-mind.html
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