Blogs About All Things Cultish And Coercive Control

If any group objects to the Victorian Inquiry into cults and fringe groups by crying “freedom of religion,” I’d honestly bet money that whoever is saying it is either a cult leader or a member of a high-control group.

Recently, The Catholic Weekly published an article claiming that the Victorian Inquiry into Cult Recruitment might threaten religious freedom. Their framing of issues immediately raised red flags — because when someone starts arguing about definitions instead of behaviours, it’s usually a sign they’re trying to divert attention from accountability.

When Noble Values turn into Cultic Control PART 3 OF 4 Every tree is known by its own fruit. – Luke 6:44 Judaism, Christianity, and...

Under the guise of humility and accountability, authoritarian religious groups have long used forced confession and public shaming to instil fear, monitor loyalty, and condition obedience. Far from creating “safe spaces for truth,” these rituals become highly effective tools for domination—dressed up as righteousness.

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

Unravel the enigmatic personas of Lucifer and Satan in the Bible. Understand the nuanced facets of evil.

Explore an alternative interpretation of Matthew 7:13-14, advocating for a balanced, compassionate path between extremes.

Explore how cult leaders exploit sacred texts to radicalise and dominate followers across 5 major religions.

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...

Explore Indigenous Christianity in Australia and the fascinating intersection of traditional beliefs and Christianity.

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

Discover the dark side of 'Living As Instructed in the Bible' within Christian cults.

Dive into the world of Apocalyptic Cults in Islam and Christianity - from charismatic leaders to end-time prophecies.

Explore the influence of Zoroastrianism on Christianity, particularly the concept of hell. Look at how ancient faiths shape modern thought.

Explore the societal and governmental responses to Islamic and Christian Cults, delve into the biases and historical contexts.

PART 2 OF 2 Explore how social biases fuel anguish within radicalised groups and their interactions with society.

PART 1 OF 2 Explore the nuances of radicalised Christianity and Islam, from societal biases to legislative needs.