Comments on: Cultish {A Book a Day 25}

By: Kristi Ann

Kristi Ann — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:43:49 +0000

Amen Lisa, and Goodnight and GOD Bless You and Your Family members and Friends in JESUS!!

By: Anita Ojeda

Anita Ojeda — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 01:00:35 +0000

This one I’m ordering right now! Ok, I’m back from buying the audible copy. I remember Waco, and Jonestown, and Heaven’s Gate, and political leaders who have a cult following.

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 16:42:08 +0000

I have a friend who is smart and down to earth, and also an ex-cult member. If it can happen to her, it can happen to anyone! I think especially as women we are groomed to be so agreeable and open minded that we are more likely to fall for something.

By: Lory @ Entering the Enchanted Castle

Lory @ Entering the Enchanted Castle — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 14:02:32 +0000

That is interesting about language giving license to believe things one already wants to believe, and also about it working best when someone is in a good mood. That explains grooming tactics to make a target feel special, seen and heard, before manipulating them. I suppose the corollary is that being in a bad mood can cause us likewise not to hear truths we really need to acknowledge, which is another thing to watch out for.

By: Lisa Brittain

Lisa Brittain — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 07:25:56 +0000

Thank you for the book review. I don’t think this is a book I would want to read, but appreciate knowing about it. Thank you for sharing.

By: Lynn D. Morrissey

Lynn D. Morrissey — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:28:41 +0000

Wow. I remember that. Staggering. I’d say we see some cultism going on today.

Tx for recommendation.
Lynn

By: Regina Shea

Regina Shea — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 23:19:20 +0000

I will say I don’t know if I consciously was in a cult. I think about all the various churches I’ve gone to since I became a believer in the 1980s. As far as I can tell, none would be considered a cult.
If the next part of my comment is too controversial please feel free to delete it but I believe the BLM organization (Black Lives Matter) is a cult. They’ve brainwashed many people and are heavy into defending a particular lifestyle that God finds an abomination. As a black woman, I’m embarrassed by their organization and I didn’t realize how much like a cult it is until I read the quotes. I’m going to see if this book is in my local or church library .

By: Martha J Orlando

Martha J Orlando — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 16:13:39 +0000

I think this is a book I’ll add to my wish list, Lisa. No, I’ve never been in a cult, nor do I know anyone who has, but what struck me here is the “sheep” aspect of the human race. Most of us seem to want to follow, and not be leaders. Especially if people have a low estimation of themselves, I can see how a cult would be empowering and attractive to them.
Blessings!

By: Jolene

Jolene — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 13:49:43 +0000

Wow! This is a very interesting book that you are describing. I have never been in a cult or known anyone that has been in a cult, but in reading your blog post, I realize that people who intend to do harm first often times try to isolate the person that they are taking advantage of. I have been isolated, so that the person who was trying to harm me could do so without outsiders intervening. Thank God that people intervened on my behalf anyway. I hope that you have a lovely weekend!