Blogs About All Things Cultish And Coercive Control

The recent Victorian Inquiry into Cults and Fringe Groups made an important distinction: the state has no interest in policing beliefs. It is behaviours—particularly coercive, deceptive, and controlling behaviours—that are the concern. Still, the grey area where faith transitions into manipulation is where many people get trapped. Understanding how spirituality can be used both to heal and to harm is a critical step forward. This grey area is often where spiritual abuse in cu

Struggles of Parents of Cult Victims often goes unrecognised. We watch powerless to help those we love be whisked away in a smoke storm of coercion & exploitation.

Explore the chilling parallels between onions, the Borg, and Cults and Coercive Control. Uncover how Cults and Coercive Control threaten freedom.

Explore why spiritual spaces need the same standards as workplaces and homes for a truly healthy community. Join the healthy community conversation.

This parliamentary inquiry into coercive control in religious groups, follows years of advocacy by victim-survivors and researchers, and will have a particular focus on recruitment and retention. At the heart of the investigation lies the troubling reality that not all spiritual communities are safe havens; some are meticulously orchestrated systems of psychological domination and oppressive manipulation that masquerades as faith.

Discover why Australia needs coercive control laws to protect religious freedom and combat cults.

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

Explore the covert influence of cults in Australian politics. Explore the subtle yet profound ways groups shape policies and public opinion.

Uncover the historical ties between traditional gender roles and cults. Explore how patriarchal systems perpetuate exploitation and abuse.

Discover the disturbing overlap between modern slavery and cult behaviours in Australia.

Explore the intricate tapestry of Scientology's influence in Australia, from legal battles to community engagement.

Explore the complex reality of coercive control in Australian groups. Discover when a cult is not a cult according to Renee's System.

PART 3 OF 4 Uncover the complex relationship between cults and media in Australia.

PART 2 OF 4 Delve into the dark side of internet influence in Australia with a closer look at the rise of Internet-Fuelled Cults.

PART 4 OF 4 Uncover the sinister world of online cult recruitment -from fake news to personal touch.

PART 1 OF 4 Explore the dark side of the internet with our educational blog on 'The Internet and Destructive Cults'.

Explore the interplay of beliefs in Australia, from the contributions of diverse religious traditions to the challenges posed by cults.

Explore the fascinating parallels between cult dynamics and national identity in this insightful blog.

The allure of utopian visions can be an effective tactic used to recruit vulnerable idealistic individuals, like my daughter was.

Cults, often characterised by their authoritarian leadership, coercive control , and isolationist tendencies, have been notorious for...