The 'love' that religious cults offer and its effects on members (original) (raw)

2013

Abstract

It seems evident that, despite developments in the postmodern world, human beings still need loving care and a place where they believe their need for spiritual well-being will be met. When dealing with people, much can be achieved by following the correct approach. One way to obtain results is by showing love, attention, appreciation and a sense of belonging, in other words, by 'love bombing' a person. The love bombing technique is also employed by cults to lure and eventually retain members. Love bombing is nothing more than a means to an end - a charade to enlist new members. Even after leaving the group, cult members remain challenged by the after effects of this technique and consequences thereof. This article points at how a strong emotional attachment between cult members and a cult develops. This emotional attachment is set to control a former cult member's behaviour, long after they leave the group. The negative impact of this emotional control on the person&#39...

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