In this short clip, I show the difference between religions and cults and explain why destructive cults in particular fit a model that is different from what more generalized religions are up to. Enjoy!
Read More »Why Not All Religions are Cults
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
Language is important to understanding how thought manipulation and control occur. Even years after leaving a cult, a person can still use the cult language and this can impede recovery. Here’s my short take on it. Enjoy!
Read More »The Use of Language in Cults
Often people in destructive cults do things that, under other circumstances or had they not become part of that cult, they would never have done. Should they be held responsible for their actions, good and bad, from the time they were in a cult? This is a difficult question, but in this short video I take a shot at answering it. Enjoy!
Read More »Are Scientologists Responsible for Their Actions?
Hey everyone. Thanks so much for coming out. I want to thank the Secular Hub for hosting this talk and allowing me a platform to speak on my ideas about cults and critical thinking.
Before we get into the meat of this, there’s a couple points I like to make. For those of you familiar with my work, you may have heard some of this before but it is really important and bears repeating.Read More »The Cult Mentality: Why Intelligent People Can Fall for Stupid Things
The weekly show where I answer viewer questions based on what has been left for me in the comment sections of my Q&A videos or… Read More »Critical Q&A #178 – Livestream
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