Signs you're in a cult:
1. Extreme obsessiveness regarding the group/leader resulting in the exclusion of almost every practical consideration.
1. Extreme obsessiveness regarding the group/leader resulting in the exclusion of almost every practical consideration.
2. Individual identity, the group, the leader and/or God as
distinct and separate categories of existence become increasingly
blurred. Instead, in the follower's mind these identities become
substantially and increasingly fused--as that person's involvement with
the group/leader continues and deepens.
3. Whenever the group/leader is criticized or questioned it is
characterized as "persecution".
4. Uncharacteristically stilted and seemingly programmed conversation
and mannerisms, cloning
of the group/leader in personal behavior.
5. Dependency upon the group/leader for problem solving, solutions,
and definitions without
meaningful reflective thought. A seeming inability to think
independently or analyze situations
without group/leader involvement.
6. Hyperactivity centered on the group/leader agenda, which seems to
supercede any personal
goals or individual interests.
7. A dramatic loss of spontaneity and sense of humor. (haha, so true!)
8. Increasing isolation from family and old friends unless they
demonstrate an interest in the
group/leader.
9. Anything the group/leader does can be justified no matter how harsh
or harmful.
10. Former followers are at best-considered negative or worse evil and under bad influences. They can not be trusted and personal contact is avoided.
10. Former followers are at best-considered negative or worse evil and under bad influences. They can not be trusted and personal contact is avoided.
12. Hanging Dear Leader posters on your wall.
13. Obsessively polishing your Obama Commemorative coins.
14. Refuses to let anyone touch your Obama Commemorative plate, mug, mousepad, and loo seat.
15. Spending $35 on a Dear Leader flag.
13. Obsessively polishing your Obama Commemorative coins.
14. Refuses to let anyone touch your Obama Commemorative plate, mug, mousepad, and loo seat.
15. Spending $35 on a Dear Leader flag.
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