This chapter explores the tactics used by cults to control their members, the psychological effects of being trapped in a cult, and the gray area between cult-like groups and full-blown cults. It also highlights examples of cult-like behavior in the business world and shares a personal story of leaving a religious cult.
Popular culture is endlessly fascinated with cults, and they have to capacity to make ordinary people do unthinkable things.
So how do cults reel people in and what does it take to leave?