Cults Inside Out How People Get In and Can Get Out eBook Rick Ross
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You’ve seen them in movies and on TV, but cults are more prevalent than you think—and they’re armed with strategies that can brainwash and persuade even the most unlikely of candidates.
But how do individuals get involved with cults in the first place, and what steps can be taken to “deprogram” and heal those who have been drawn into these damaging groups?
These questions and more are addressed in Cults Inside Out, written by leading cult expert Rick Alan Ross. Over the course of three decades, Ross has participated in around five hundred cult interventions, provided expert court testimony, and performed cult-related work all around the world.
With the help of current and former cult members, Ross demonstrates many of the tactics the groups use for control and manipulation—and, more importantly, some of the most effective methods he and other experts have used to reverse that programming.
As a result, readers will find themselves armed with a greater understanding of the nature of destructive cults and an improved ability to assess and deal with similar situations—either in their own lives or the lives of friends and family members.
Cults Inside Out How People Get In and Can Get Out eBook Rick Ross
It is a lengthy book and revealing one nonetheless. It would be nice if the author would write lot more about Scientology which claims so money young & gullible youth.The most fascinating part of his De-programming and fight against cult recruitment, is information about the target cult. The more is known about their leaders, methodology of recruitment, the better outcome will be - mainly through discredit the leader, and proof that he / she is not what claims to be. (such as the case, where all real estate bought with money from members, was listed under the leader's own name).
speaking in metaphor. Most cult leaders preach for celibacy to their followers - behind the scene, themselves run a whorehouse. (say one thing to others, and practice the opposite)
Although the book concentrates on saving individuals from these cults, I was surprised that, Mr. Ross did not spend more writing on how to destroy cults themselves, through perfectly legal means. Use the power of knowledge & information to bring about collapse of these cults through discredit of the leader him/herself.
I will sum up this book with:
If you are considering to join a cult "to save the world" - read this book before joining & you save yourself from years of mental agony.
If you are engaged with an unusual group of lovy-dovy people, who claim "we want to save the world" - Please read this book.
If you are a parent /spouse who's loved one is member of a cult, and need guidance on how to bring him/her back - Please read this book.
If you are parent(s) of teenagers, and fear someday they may fall into the "honey-cult", this book provides you info how to head off such calamity.
If you are just curious about cult, their recruitment tactics, and their insidious effect on people's life. Please read it. It will provide some inoculations for you not join these "do-good" groups, and will understand the reason most cult are called "destructive Cults".
I wrote an email to the author to that effect about destruction of cults - never got reply.
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Cults Inside Out How People Get In and Can Get Out eBook Rick Ross Reviews
Cults Inside Out by Rick Ross is one of the most insightful and thorough books on the subject of destructive mind control groups like Jim Jones' People's Temple and Scientology. The book provides a thorough overview into many such groups along with case studies and intervention techniques for helping families with loved ones. Must reading for anyone who has ever been involved with a high control group or is interested in helping others see the light and find freedom.
Author Ross claims his work with cults spans three decades and has included consulting with thousands of families and cult victims; he's also received death threats, been a target of cyber-warfare. Ross states that 'A personality-driven and defined group dominated by a charismatic leader is the most salient single feature of destructive cults.' Destructive cults chiefly hurt people through some form of exploitation - eg. persuading members to relinquish assets or by profiteering through free labor. There is also person damage done to cult members, both psychologically and emotionally. Many cult groups gain influence and control over their members through a process of increasing isolation and estrangement from mainstream society. The process often includes cutting people off from family and old friends. In the most extreme groups this may be accomplished by relocating members into 'cult compounds.' Some destructive cults have physically hurt people.
Destructive cults are perhaps more plentiful relative to the population in the U.S., possibly because they've defined themselves as 'religions' to obtain special protections and tax-exempt status. Mental health professionals have described some of the leaders as psychopaths and/or deeply disturbed individuals. Within a tightly controlled small cult, there is an almost symbiotic relationship between the leader and his followers. Members of small cult groups typically become largely dependent on the leader to determine the parameters of reality. Exit costs in destructive cults range from financial penalties, relational commitments, and cognitive and emotional dependencies. After the rescue of Elizabeth Smart, Patty Hearst commented that she could easily empathize - 'You come to a point where you believe any lie your abductor has told you. You don't feel safe. You're not even thinking about trying to get help anymore. You don't feel safe.'
Some small cults largely are comprised of a single family or blended family led by an all-powerful figure who appears benevolent and beneficial. The DDDD syndrome may develop - 'debility, dependency, deception, and dread.' This is enforced through stringent rules and relative isolation. Negative thinking is unacceptable, and members inhabit a world of shame and submission in an environment of escalating dependency. There is an ongoing subtle undermining of self-esteem. The result is a person proclaiming great happiness while hiding great suffering. Cult leaders can be highly charismatic and implicitly expect complete compliance and obedience from their followers.
Cult leader behavior reflects grandiosity (exaggerates achievements and talents, preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success and brilliance), need for admiration, and lack of empathy (takes advantage of others to achieve his ends, is arrogant). Many have been labeled 'psychopaths,' deeply delusional, even mentally ill. Other attributes include superficial charm, pathological lying, a manipulative quality, lack of remorse/guilt, a parasitic lifestyle, need for stimulation, early behavioral problems, and failure to accept responsibility of his actions. Intense personal attack is used to destabilize an individual's sense of self and breakdown critical and independent thinking. Apocalyptic beliefs are common in cults - with the group expecting to play a major, elite role, the leader assembling weapons
Cult behavior is frequently self-destructive - eg. parents in some faith healing groups have allowed their children to needlessly suffer and die, followers of David Koresh preferred to be burned to death than peacefully surrender to authorities at Waco, and most Jonestown members willingly drank the Kool-Aid. Cults often use deceptive thought-reform processes, commonly referred to as 'brainwashing.'
Most cult leaders assemble and refine their methods through trial and error. Four key components 1)Intense interpersonal and psychological attack that destabilizes and individuals sense of self to promote compliance. Creating a sense of powerlessness and dependency. Positing that there is no individual right to privacy and that whatever is known must be disclosed. (Not thinking, or being told how to think. Famous examples include Patty Hearst, Elizabeth Smart, Manson followers.) 2)Use of an organized peer group. 3)Application of interpersonal pressure to promote conformity. 4)Manipulation of the person's social environment to stabilize behavior once it has been modified.
Deprogrammer/psychologist Margaret Singer states 'Deprogramming is providing members with information about the cult and showing them how their decision-making power had been taken away.' Intervention professionals expect fees of $35,000 - $58,000 today.
Cult hyperactivity can monopolize a member to the extent it cuts him off from meaningful outside reference or objective feedback; it may also eliminate much of the time previously used for personal reflection, isolation from family and friends, sleep deprivation --> disorientation. There is no area of a member's life that appears private and immune from the leadership's scrutiny. The group promotes unreasonable fears about the outside world - impending catastrophe, paranoid suspicions about the group's perceived enemies. Critical questions about the group or leader are often dismissed and characterized as 'persecution.' Anything the group or leader says or does can be justified or rationalized - no matter how harmful it may appear. Don't blame the victim.
Scientology often begins its pitch with a 'personality test,' supposedly to identify areas that can be improved. Respondents are led to believe the purpose is self-improvement, not a measure of religious devotion. No new recruit fully understands the full implications of total commitment, nor completely informed of the beliefs forming the basis for Scientology.
A cult may be composed of only two people - a leader with a single follower in an abusive or controlling relationship.
Responding to suspected cult involvement without first educating oneself in some depth is unwise. Internet sources are available. Hiring a private investigator may be useful, but also expensive. Former members often are good sources of information. Consulting with knowledgeable mental health professionals is also useful. However, most destructive cults have extensive experience dealing with concerned families and friends. It is best to avoid escalating the situation by engaging in accusations and arguments - stay as positive as possible. The operating axiom is 'When in doubt, don't.' Do not enter into any agreement with a deprogrammer unless it is written, and discloses all fees and costs and explains what professional services will be provided. Ask for references.
Personal visits can be helpful - away from the cultic group.
Great book! I have a family member who is falling into the trap of a cult group. It has been causing much confuse and agony to the whole family, including aging parents, loving spouse as well as growing child because he is so obsessed with the group's agenda that family became unimportant in his mind. Over a year, we have been discussing this matter with him but was puzzled by his lacking the ability of reasoning and critical thinking. After reading this book, we finally, understand his behavior and mental status are typical of a brain-washed cult member and the group he is involved is a very true destructive cult. This book taught us to better deal with the problem and keep a better relationship with him. Hopefully we will eventually "wake him up" soon.
If you have loved ones or close friends involved in cult activities, you must know this is something bad to the society. Thank to Mr. Ross for such a well written book.
Great book that is more like a reference tool. It's not really for anyone wanting to just sit down and read. There's small bits about different cults but they don't go into too much depth.
It is a lengthy book and revealing one nonetheless. It would be nice if the author would write lot more about Scientology which claims so money young & gullible youth.
The most fascinating part of his De-programming and fight against cult recruitment, is information about the target cult. The more is known about their leaders, methodology of recruitment, the better outcome will be - mainly through discredit the leader, and proof that he / she is not what claims to be. (such as the case, where all real estate bought with money from members, was listed under the leader's own name).
speaking in metaphor. Most cult leaders preach for celibacy to their followers - behind the scene, themselves run a whorehouse. (say one thing to others, and practice the opposite)
Although the book concentrates on saving individuals from these cults, I was surprised that, Mr. Ross did not spend more writing on how to destroy cults themselves, through perfectly legal means. Use the power of knowledge & information to bring about collapse of these cults through discredit of the leader him/herself.
I will sum up this book with
If you are considering to join a cult "to save the world" - read this book before joining & you save yourself from years of mental agony.
If you are engaged with an unusual group of lovy-dovy people, who claim "we want to save the world" - Please read this book.
If you are a parent /spouse who's loved one is member of a cult, and need guidance on how to bring him/her back - Please read this book.
If you are parent(s) of teenagers, and fear someday they may fall into the "honey-cult", this book provides you info how to head off such calamity.
If you are just curious about cult, their recruitment tactics, and their insidious effect on people's life. Please read it. It will provide some inoculations for you not join these "do-good" groups, and will understand the reason most cult are called "destructive Cults".
I wrote an email to the author to that effect about destruction of cults - never got reply.
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