Mind control: The secret weapon utilised by religious cults to control their followers

Pretorius, S.P.

doi:10.4102/koers.v69i4.319

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“…O love bombing, em sua tradução 'bombardeio de amor', é uma expressão que pode ter um lado positivo no desenvolvimento infantil e em suas relações com cuidadores (James, 2012) (Brenner, 2017;Galanti, 1993;Hassan, 2018;Pretorius, 2013;Singer & Lalich, 2003). (Orner, 2019).…”

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“…Esse modus operandi desde o início da relação entre as frequentadoras e as lideranças mal-intencionadas está em concordância com a literatura, que apresenta várias estratégias, como o controle rigoroso do tempo, mantendo as vítimas constantemente envolvidas em atividades supostamente benéficas e nobres, das quais elas têm a honra de participar. O envolvimento com o círculo social traz uma sensação de pertencimento, sendo intensificada pelo início da relação, frequentemente marcado por "love bombing" visando de enredar a vítima sem que ela perceba as contradições entre o que é dito e o que é efetivamente praticado na instituição (Hassan, 2018;Pretorius , 2013;Singer & Lalich, 2003).…”

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Silenciadas E Desacreditadas: O Impacto Psíquico Nas Mulheres Que Revelam Violência Sexual Em Meios Religiosos

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Silenciadas E Desacreditadas: O Impacto Psíquico Nas Mulheres Que Revelam Violência Sexual Em Meios Religiosos

BENIGNO RIBEIRO

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Retracted: Seemingly harmless new Christian religious movements in South Africa pose serious threats of spiritual abuse

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2007

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Misuse of Religious titles by self-proclaimed spiritual leaders: Prophets, Apostles, and Popes in South Africa

Thinane

2021

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In the world of religions, different religious officials are given different titles. Christianity as a religion in the world and in South Africa particularly, has been severely attacked by self proclaimed spiritual leaders who perform false miracles and abuse titles that have been respected by traditional mainstream churches for decades. These self-appointed spiritual leaders make utilization of these titles either through self-propagating or by accepting them when utilized upon them by their followers. This paper argues that self-appointed spiritual leaders' mere use of these revered religious titles cannot be justified within Christianity's framework. This paper offers a closer look at the literature regarding the use of religious titles such as Prophet, Apostle, and Pope. These religious titles remain very respectable within the Christian religion and are used to honour the role played by both biblical and contemporary Christian leaders. This paper makes three arguments; First, the age of the prophets was washed away by God's written Word in the Holy Bible, so those given this title should be pressed to prove the truthfulness of their prophecies beyond doubt. Second, apostles were those who were eye and ear witnesses to the teachings and resurrection of Jesus. Contemporary apostles must be compelled to defend their apostleship, as is the case in 2 Corinthians 11.Lastly, the title of Pope is traditionally bestowed upon the Catholic Bishop of Rome, the head bishop of the Patriarchate of Alexandria, and other leaders of traditional ecclesial communities. In its entirety, this paper deals with the scientifically neglected aspect within the larger question of the regulation of religions in South Africa.

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Mind control: The secret weapon utilised by religious cults to control their followers

Abstract: Mind control: The secret weapon utilised by religious cults to control their followers

Cited by 3 publications

References 9 publications

Silenciadas E Desacreditadas: O Impacto Psíquico Nas Mulheres Que Revelam Violência Sexual Em Meios Religiosos

Silenciadas E Desacreditadas: O Impacto Psíquico Nas Mulheres Que Revelam Violência Sexual Em Meios Religiosos

Retracted: Seemingly harmless new Christian religious movements in South Africa pose serious threats of spiritual abuse

Misuse of Religious titles by self-proclaimed spiritual leaders: Prophets, Apostles, and Popes in South Africa

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