What does it mean to be in a cult? What are common indoctrination techniques? Would you recognize these techniques if they were being used on you?

How do you know if you're in a cult?

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This week's Curiosity Bite:

What would you do if you found out that you and your friends are perceived to be members of a cult?

In this episode...Curious Questions asked and answered...

How do you define a cult?

How do you think about cult versus cult of personality?

What do you check to see if you've slipped into cult membership?

How is a sorority or fraternity like a cult? How are they different?

What's the difference between shame and guilt?

Is a complete lack of skepticism a sign of cult-ish thinking?

Are you in a cult?

Have you ever been in a cult?

How do you help your kids avoid joining a cult?

References

Christian counter-cult movement

Rajneeshpuram

Heaven's Gate

Hare Krishna

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