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"Leon," a former cult member, speaks candidly about his own brainwashing, extreme cult tactics, his escape, and the tools for understanding - and exposing - how cults oppress and enslave.
His story was featured in the book, "Fortney Road: Life, Death, and Deception in a Christian Cult."
Other resources:
"Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" by Robert Cialdini
International Cultic Studies Association
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His story was featured in the book, "Fortney Road: Life, Death, and Deception in a Christian Cult."
Other resources:
"Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" by Robert Cialdini
International Cultic Studies Association
Support our sponsor: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth
Support our sponsor The Great Courses Plushttp://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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