by ESTEE 17 Replies latest jw friends
Well like us they have Ex and Recovery forums........
http://www.exmormonforums.com/
They have Freeminds-like sites too
and a ex-meetup site
It shares so many similarities to the Ex-JW community.......so I would attribute the waddles, quacks and looks like a duck theory....
Yes, it does fit the definition. Not quite as dangerous as the JW cult, which in turn is certainly not as dangerous as many of the other more extreme cults, but nevertheless a cult just the same.
The Oracle
Take this coming from a ex Mormon. YES THEY ARE A CULT ! Just like the JW's
Being told how to dress? --- just does not feel respectful.
I am a grown-up (I think...?) and could per chance be given the benefit of the doubt that I know how to dress myself...?
ESTEE
ESTEE- Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, Scientologists, new age cults. I put them pretty much in the same " cult " category. As Steve Hassan mentioned in his books on cults- Any religion which takes the locus of control or power out of the individuals hands and makes their decisions for them is a mind control cult. Religions which allow YOU to control what you decide are less likely to be " cultish "
Buy yourself a copy of "Under the banner of heaven" at a used bookstore. Your questions shall be answered in that book.
The user ExmormonFoundation on Youtube has a lot of excellent videos on Mormons. Here is the url for the channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/ExmormonFoundation
Also there is a great video (cut into I think around 12 videos) with Steven Hassan from the same user.
This is the first video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Az4tE2eLoKc
Hi everyone,
Thanks for your responses. I knew from talking to my friend that Mormonism has similarities to dubdumb. When I read some of the internet links, I see that clearly.
Old Flame said -
Take this coming from a ex Mormon. YES THEY ARE A CULT ! Just like the JW's
Glad to hear you escaped from the cult. Glad when anyone escapes!
Steven Hassan's book, Releasing the Bonds is one that I own --- and I have read parts of it. I found that Hassan could not address the issue with my kids who shun me. That door is closed with absolutely no communication. My kids are scared witless of me and it's what I taught them about ones who leave the borg.
FLIPPER said -
Any religion which takes the locus of control or power out of the individuals hands and makes their decisions for them is a mind control cult.
What you said is dead on. Here is a key that people in cults do not comprehend, unfortunately. Really, it is as simple as that. When one gives over their free will and decision-making to another, that is "mind control."
JerkhovahsWitless said -
Youtube has a lot of excellent videos on Mormons.
Yes, and I have seen several of Hassan's videos. Thanks.
Thanks again for all of this wonderful input---I really appreciate it! *hugs*
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Now I'm wondering what strategic thought-provoking statement I might say to my friend...any suggestions...?
ESTEE
