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A Little Bit Culty

Twisted Scripture: Nikieta Lambert on the I.C.O.C

Jan 8, 2024
Nikieta Lambert, survivor of the ICOC cult, shares her terrifying experience of manipulation, grooming, and information control. She reveals the tactics used to recruit vulnerable college students and discusses the toll it took on her well-being. Nikieta also talks about her healing journey, eliminating toxicity, and raising awareness about the ICOC through her social media platforms.
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Quick takeaways

  • The ICOC uses a multi-step indoctrination process to recruit and control members, starting with seeking study and ending with discipleship.
  • Leaders in the ICOC employ coercive tactics, such as love bombing and guilt-inducing scripture, to manipulate and control members.

Deep dives

The Recruitment and Indoctrination Process of the International Churches of Christ

Nikita Lambert, a former member of the International Churches of Christ (ICOC), shares her experience of being recruited into the cult during her freshman year of college. She explains the indoctrination process used by the ICOC, starting with the seeking study, which emphasizes the need to read the Bible, pray, and commit to attending ICOC events. The word study follows, where scriptures are used to reinforce the authority of the Bible and the need to obey its teachings. The final step is discipleship, where individuals are challenged to live a life as a true Christian, complete with strict rules and expectations. Nikita highlights the coercive tactics used, such as the fear of going to hell, and the pressure to conform and recruit others to the ICOC.

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