A Little Bit Culty Polygamy, Incest & Reality TV: Amanda Rae Breaks the Silence (Part 1)
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May 12, 2025 Amanda Rae Grant, a survivor of the Kingston clan and advocate against extreme LDS practices, shares her gripping story. She reveals the eerie norms of growing up in a polygamous community, including the pressure to marry a cousin and multiple incestuous relationships within her family. Amanda sheds light on sinister cult tactics like isolation and arranged marriages. Her journey emphasizes the struggles of escaping such a life and the psychological impact it has on individuals seeking freedom and recovery. This first part sets the stage for a deeper exploration of cult dynamics.
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Numbering System as Control
- The Kingston clan uses a spiritual numbering system tied to eternal salvation and status within the group.
- Being "numbered" men grants high priesthood and is seen as a ticket to heaven, creating intense loyalty.
Incest for 'Pure Bloodline'
- The Kingston clan believes they are Christ's direct descendants and enforce racial purity through incestuous marriages.
- This belief fuels enforced inbreeding, including marriage to close relatives, to keep the bloodline 'pure.'
Narcissistic Isolation Tactic
- The Order instills extreme secrecy and loyalty by framing members as part of the "kingdom of God on earth."
- This creates a narcissistic superiority complex that isolates them from outsiders and justifies deceit.
