TEDX Talk: Why I Left An Evangelical Cult

[achilles]

I ran across this fascinating talk done by a young woman whose grandparents started a Christian cult called "The Assembly". The themes she touches on seem so familiar--control of information, control of bodies/behavior, control of women and minorities, coverups of abuse, charismatic leaders, etc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U4Cq-dgNnw

I find her talk of dealing with shunning and deprogramming interesting.

[deacon blues]

I saw this too. The words: "all of us may have to grow up and leave something." "All cults reject the label 'cult.'" "Mainstream religious beliefs like.... women can't pierce their ears." "George (grandfather/leader) was a fantastic public speaker.... and a pathological liar." "The work of the Lord has a lot of rules." Sure rings some bells. "Language is controlled in cults because language is powerful."

[BriansThoughtMirror]

Thanks for posting this! I love hearing the very similar experiences of people in other groups!

[slavereeno]

Watched this, it was good wanted to show DW but realized she probably would have seen it as proof that we are most certainly not a cult.