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Re: True Story about Mind Control

Posted by CB on January 18, 2007 at 09:00:20

In Reply to: Re: True Story about Mind Control posted by PB on January 18, 2007 at 02:31:57:

Something both cases may have in common is how the perp used fear to control and manipulate the victims.

I was struck by the issue of infantilization because of the way TFI's leadership treats its membership like children and encourages dependency on the "new wine" as a unique source of spiritual nurturance. Also, I'm reminded of the powerful effect that TFI's "love bombing" has on people. It's kind of like being a newborn where everyone wants to hold you, coo and cuddle, etc.