The Jordan Harbinger Show 237: Steven Hassan | Combating Cult Mind Control Part One
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Aug 13, 2019 In this engaging conversation, guest Steven Hassan, a licensed mental health counselor and author, shares his expertise on the psychological tactics used by cults. He introduces the BITE model to help identify cult involvement and discusses the four main types of destructive cults active today. Steven reveals how cults exploit social media for recruitment and warns that the most self-assured people are often the most vulnerable. He also discusses the evolution of deprogramming from invasive methods to more compassionate, strategic approaches aimed at empowering individuals.
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Destructive Cults Defined
- Destructive cults undermine human rights and psychologically enslave members.
- They use fear, control, and dependency, unlike fan groups or hobbies.
Misrepresentation of Rajneesh
- The documentary Wild Wild Country portrays Rajneesh (Osho) inaccurately.
- Hassan argues Rajneesh was a manipulative abuser, not an enlightened master.
Cult Spectrum
- Cults exist on a spectrum, from obvious groups like the KKK to insidious self-help groups.
- Even seemingly harmless activities like yoga or martial arts can have cult-like elements.
