Public relations/marketing uses techniques and methods that are very similar to what is done by destructive cults to advertise themselves. Are these the same thing?… Read More »When Advertising Becomes Brainwashing
People encounter valid opposition or conflict all the time, so what’s the difference between “fighting the good fight” as opposed to the “us vs them” mentality that is fostered in destructive cults? In this very short clip, I try to explain what this is about. Enjoy!
Read More »The “Us vs Them” Mindset in Cults
Hey everyone. I’ve been talking about Scientology and destructive cults for some time now and we have discussed the concepts of undue influence, coercive persuasion and mind control or brainwashing, but I’ve never really dived deep into this and talked about what this is and isn’t. As Justice Potter Stewart famously said about hard core pornography, it’s hard to define but you know it when you see it and the same might be said for brainwashing. But is it really so easy to see and understand? Are there pitfalls in talking about it vs free will and an individual’s rights to decide and choose what is best for his or her own life? What is the dividing line between personal choice and mind control?Read More »What is Mind Control?
The show where I answer questions left in the comments section of my Q&A videos or sent by email to AskChrisShelton@gmail.com. This week, the questions I take up are:Read More »Critical Q&A #48
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Thought stopping cliches are expressions or sayings that are used to shut down reason and critical thinking. These are used throughout Scientology and almost any… Read More »[VIDEO] Thought Stopping Cliches in Scientology
How do you talk to a friend, family member or loved one when they have become part of a destructive cult like Scientology? What do… Read More »[VIDEO] Rachel Bernstein: How to Talk to Scientologists (Part 3)