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Blogs About All Things Cultish And Coercive Control


Nice Cult Leaders: The Charismatic Facade Used to Attract Followers
Learn about the facade of 'nice cult leaders' and their charismatic allure. Explore how they attract followers and build loyalty.

Renee Spencer
Jul 31, 20244 min read


The Narcissistic Personalities Behind Divisive Leadership: Cult Leaders and the Messiah Complex
Uncover the destructive influence of narcissistic cult leadership with a messiah complex.

Renee Spencer
Jul 28, 20243 min read


The Hidden Cost of Free Labour: Recruitment in Cults
The dark reality of cult recruitment labour and its impact on members. Explore the coercive tactics and promises used to exploit free labour

Renee Spencer
Jul 27, 20244 min read


Cults Are Not Just Religious Groups: The Real Issue is Coercive Control
Explore the issues behind cults not just being religious groups. Learn how coercive control is the real issue affecting individuals.

Renee Spencer
Jul 25, 20244 min read


Australian Cults: Unveiling the Hidden World of Christian Cults
Explore the world of Australian Cults & their hidden influence. Uncover the intricate web of Christian cults, both homegrown and imported.

Renee Spencer
Jul 25, 20247 min read


The Problem with Ignoring Narcissistic Cult Leaders
Uncover the dangers of ignoring narcissistic cult leaders. Learn how to combat their unchecked influence with proactive social and legal act

Renee Spencer
Jul 24, 20242 min read


God as Wandjina: Indigenous Views on Christianity (Part 2)
PART 2 OF 2 Art work depicting Wandjina by Pastor Kirsty Burgu A few days ago, I posted a series of blogs that looked at the nuanced...

Renee Spencer
Jul 21, 20243 min read


God as Wandjina: Indigenous Views on Christianity (Part 1)
Explore Indigenous Christianity in Australia and the fascinating intersection of traditional beliefs and Christianity.

Renee Spencer
Jul 21, 20243 min read


The Many Faces of Exploitation in Cults
Explore the complex web of exploitation in cults—financial, emotional, sexual, and labor abuse—that manipulates and dominates followers.

Renee Spencer
Jul 20, 20243 min read


No Such Thing as a Harmless Cult: The Insidious Nature of Manipulative Groups
Uncover the insidious nature of manipulative groups in 'No Such Thing as a Harmless Cult.'

Renee Spencer
Jul 19, 20243 min read


Why Don't Cult Victims Don’t Speak Out?
Discover the web of fear, manipulation, and isolation that silences cult victims. Learn why they don't speak out & how to support them.

Renee Spencer
Jul 18, 20244 min read


The Psychology of Coercive Control: How Cults Exploit
Explore the intricate web of psychological tactics used by cults to manipulate societal reasoning and exploit cognitive biases.

Renee Spencer
Jul 17, 20243 min read


Respecting Faith and Belief: The Us Versus Them Mentality in Cults
Explore the destructive 'Us Vs Them Mentality' in cults & how it erodes respect for diverse beliefs. How to support healthy spirituality.

Renee Spencer
Jul 17, 20242 min read


Women, Cults, and Patriarchy: Balancing Disempowerment and Leadership Dynamics
Explore the complex interplay of Women, Cults & Patriarchy. Uncover the societal conditioning and power dynamics that shape this phenomena.

Renee Spencer
Jul 16, 20244 min read


The Church of England in Australia: A Historical Overview of Its Relationship with Aboriginal Communities
Explore the complex history of the Church of England in Australia's relationship with Aboriginal communities.

Renee Spencer
Jul 16, 20243 min read


The Catholic Church's Involvement with Aboriginal Communities: A Complex Legacy of Advocacy and Controversy
Explore the intricate relationship between the Catholic Church and Aboriginal Communities.

Renee Spencer
Jul 16, 20244 min read


The Lutheran Church in Australia: Advocates and Controversies in Aboriginal Relations
Explore the complex history of the Lutheran Church in Australia's relations with Aboriginal communities, from support to coercive control.

Renee Spencer
Jul 16, 20243 min read


Reflecting on NAIDOC Week 2024: Examining the Role of Major Churches in Aboriginal History
PART 1 OF 4 Explore the complex legacies of major churches in Aboriginal history during NAIDOC Week 2024.

Renee Spencer
Jul 16, 20243 min read


The Erosion of Critical Thinking Through Coercive Control in Cults
The erosion of critical thinking in cults through coercive control; how manipulation, isolation, and fear suppress independent thinking.

Renee Spencer
Jul 15, 20243 min read


The Essence of Compassionate Leadership in Spiritual Communities
PART 4 OF 4 Explore the essence of compassionate leadership in spiritual communities, prioritising empathy, respect, and human rights.

Renee Spencer
Jul 15, 20244 min read
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