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[religious brainwash] Opening Minds The Secret World of Manipulation, Undue Influence and Brainwashing #8/57
Scientologists are urged to cease any communication with critics – Suppressive Persons – and such ‘shunning’ is commonplace in totalist groups; indeed, it is a defining factor when assessing the danger
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I’m happy to report that towards the end of my involvement with Scientology, I refused to accept a money-lender’s cheque, even after a 13-hour interview. The demanded interest rate was 30%. Many others
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The recruit is exploited to feel discouraged about the ‘ruin.’ ‘I’m sure you’ve tried everything, but nothing has worked.’ Confessionof troubles usually shifts the recruiter into a position of authority.
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2 recruitment: the way to unhappiness‘manipulate: to manage or influence skilfully, especially in an unfair manner.’ Dictionary.comThe process of undue influence follows a predictable series of steps.