I feel for Daniel. If you read his site, he hitchhikes and lives on the street when he goes places. That's not healthy and it's very dangerous.
Yes, I too feel pity for Daniel. Dan, if you see this, please think bout how you got to studying. Destructive groups will look for individuals who are having a personal crisis, or are vulnerable due to broken relationships, death of family, job loss, move to new location, loneliness, depression, shame guilt, and fear. They also have an easy, quick answer, infact they appear to have 'all' the answers. They will grant you instant friendship, and are extremely generous, helpful, and loving. They behave this way to lower ones defenses, and create an atmosphere of 'obligation'.
Once they have your interest, they move in for the kill. They will begin by telling you that any one who opposes you in your study (or their group) is demonized. They will instill an us against them mentality, and a sense of absolutism. You will be kept busy with intense study and service. Any questioning will be chalked up to independent thought, and you will be kept in line with guilt and fear.
The info you will receive from a destructive group will be tailored to their needs, what they want you to hear. Any outside info is suspect.
Does this sound like the group you belong to? I worry about you. I have a daughter just a little older than you. I hope you have someone on the outside of your group you feel safe speaking with.
