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Blogs About All Things Cultish And Coercive Control


Building Healthy Communities: Why Spiritual Spaces Must Be Held to the Same Standards as Workplaces and Homes
Explore why spiritual spaces need the same standards as workplaces and homes for a truly healthy community. Join the healthy community conversation.
Renee Spencer
Apr 253 min read


Victoria Takes a Stand: Parliamentary Inquiry Shines Light on Coercive Control in Religious Groups
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.
Renee Spencer
Apr 234 min read


Coercive Control in Religion: Destroying Identity and the Harm it Causes
Uncover the devastating effects of 'Coercive Control in Religion' on personal identity and well-being.

Renee Spencer
Jun 26, 20243 min read


Exploring the Nature of Cults: A Reflection on Human Societies
Delve into the intriguing nature of cults and their impact on human societies. Explore the origins, characteristics, and effects of cults.

Renee Spencer
Jun 21, 20244 min read


Spiritual Narcissism: 8 Traits to Watch Out For
Unveil the traits of spiritual narcissism & protect yourself from their manipulative tactics. Learn to recognise the signs to look out for.

Renee Spencer
Jun 19, 20244 min read


Why My Daughter Joined a Cult: How Idealistic Young People Can Fall Prey to Cults
The allure of utopian visions can be an effective tactic used to recruit vulnerable idealistic individuals, like my daughter was.

Renee Spencer
Jun 12, 20243 min read


"If You Disagree with Me, You're Disagreeing with God": The Catch Cry of the Spiritual Narcissist
Spiritual Narcissism Spiritual narcissism represents a troubling intersection between spiritual authority and narcissistic traits. A...

Renee Spencer
Jun 4, 20243 min read
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