Classification of Ex-Members There are several classifications of ex-members, based on how they left the cult. Former members usually fit into one of the following: 1. Those who had interventions. 2. Those who left on their own, or walkaways 3. Those who were expelled, or castaways Walkaways and castaways need…
Cults: Questions and Answers
The term cult is applied to a wide range of groups. There are historical cults, such as the cult of Isis, non-western cults studied by anthropologists, such as the Melanesian cargo cults, and a host of contemporary cults that have caught the publics’ attention during the past fifteen years.
Rethinking the Classic ‘Obedience’ Studies
Pacific Standard Tom Jacobs Stanley Milgram’s 1961 obedience experiments and the 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment are legendary. But new research adds new wrinkles to our understanding of allegiance and evil. November 25, 2012 They are among the most famous of all psychological studies, and together they paint a dark portrait…
How Can Cults Harm People?
There are a wide variety of cults. Different people respond differently to the same environment. Therefore, not all people who have been in cults are harmed by the experience. But some, perhaps a majority, are harmed. Part of ICSA’s mission is to help these people, so our focus here is…
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