Religion or belief system

Cults and High-Control Groups

Groups or movements examined for coercive control, manipulation, authoritarian leadership, isolation, exploitation and restriction of members' freedom.

Context and scope

The word cult can be vague and prejudicial. Assessment should focus on observable conduct such as coercion, deception, threats, financial or sexual exploitation, information control, punishment of dissent and barriers to leaving, rather than unusual beliefs alone.

Thinkers and influential figures

No thinkers have been linked to this belief system yet.

Scripture and primary texts

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Findings

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Articles

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Questions and answers

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Quote verifications

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