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Watch out for Cults That May Try to Convert You
There are many cults out there that may be dangerous, mind-controlling, and possibly violent. My article was made to help tell the difference between a cult and a religion.
Steps
Know how to respond to insults to your religion or beliefs.
Look for one person who is in complete control. Cults almost always have that central leader. If this person founded the cult and later died, there may now be a small group of people who control everything. These people are ego maniacs who love attention.
Check to see if the religion is legal, some countries in Europe and other places actually have a list of which religions are allowed and are considered legal. This may be helpful.
Look on the Internet for the religion see if there are any problems with it or its founder. If you believe that the religion's beliefs are not true... don't join them!
If you are threatened by the cult, call the police.
Do not go to live in an isolated area away from the people you know. No matter how bad your life is where you are, it will not be better if you go to live with an organization. These compounds are often in remote, or rural areas and although you will be told you can leave at any time they will not let you go, either through physical force, gates, or intimidation.
Watch out for people who just keep telling you what you want to hear, constantly flatter you, or tell you that everything is OK.
Tips
If you think your religion is a cult, do some research. Ask a wide variety of people, and look up plenty of websites --- not one or two, because everyone has their own bias. Get a good objective opinion. If you continue to be uncomfortable with your religion, look into other belief systems for something better.
Steps
Know how to respond to insults to your religion or beliefs.
Look for one person who is in complete control. Cults almost always have that central leader. If this person founded the cult and later died, there may now be a small group of people who control everything. These people are ego maniacs who love attention.
Check to see if the religion is legal, some countries in Europe and other places actually have a list of which religions are allowed and are considered legal. This may be helpful.
Look on the Internet for the religion see if there are any problems with it or its founder. If you believe that the religion's beliefs are not true... don't join them!
If you are threatened by the cult, call the police.
Do not go to live in an isolated area away from the people you know. No matter how bad your life is where you are, it will not be better if you go to live with an organization. These compounds are often in remote, or rural areas and although you will be told you can leave at any time they will not let you go, either through physical force, gates, or intimidation.
Watch out for people who just keep telling you what you want to hear, constantly flatter you, or tell you that everything is OK.
Tips
If you think your religion is a cult, do some research. Ask a wide variety of people, and look up plenty of websites --- not one or two, because everyone has their own bias. Get a good objective opinion. If you continue to be uncomfortable with your religion, look into other belief systems for something better.