Book description
Over the past two decades, in the United States alone, an estimated twenty million people have joined cults. Today, 3000 to 5000 cults are working to recruit new members and at any point in time, two-and-a-half to three million Americans are active cult members. Often a cult is disguised as…
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Charming or seductive cult leaders and their minions reach out to ordinary folks. Person’s in-between—In-between high school and college or a first job, in-between marriages, in-between jobs, after losses of important relationships. Cult groups barrage the potential new member with attention and love-bombing affection.
They offer lively music, fun and interesting talks, and activities. Forget your old family—here is a new, vibrant family of affection.
From Peter's list on be aware of every noble and seductive guru.
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