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INTERVIEW: Why Do People Join Dangerous Cults?

Jan 2025 09
Shakahola. Kanungu. The Bible warns that “There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death” (Prov. 14:12). What makes some cultic groups so appealing? Rodgers Atwebembeire explains that… • People are easily tempted by “new” teachings • People are often tempted by exclusivity and elitism • People are easily tempted by emotion and supernatural promises And once you are captured, opportunistic cult leaders will seek to control you through a combination of isolation, alienation, and fear. Rodgers will show you how to recognize these and other danger signs from Scripture. source