addy3001007811159a16eabbf160ee2e3f2d = addy3001007811159a16eabbf160ee2e3f2d + 'comcast' + '.' + 'net'; After calling neo-Nazis and white supremacists in Charlottesville fine people and teargassing peaceful protesters following the murder of George Floyd, Donald Trump just sought to legitimize a conspiracy theory that the FBI has identified as a domestic terrorism threat. For the last 40 years, he's . the features of the group or relationship. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; Ill read it and get back to you on it, if you agree to read something I share with you. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. document.getElementById('cloak3b255930a16b40f719162d87866cd410').innerHTML = ''; Sadly, there is no magic hotline or manual to deprogram your QAnon-addicted loved one. BENSCOTER: I think now is the time to start building bridges. "It's almost unfathomable.". 465 (1982)Google Scholar; Note, Religious Cult Members and Deprogramming Attempts, 15 Akron L. Rev. Queen listens quietly as Benscoter explains how extremist groups need to control what people think in order to convince them to dedicate themselves to a cause, and so these groups paint everything else as a lie or evil. addyfefae804527880e22aa3cd22f2d08a08 = addyfefae804527880e22aa3cd22f2d08a08 + 'earthlink' + '.' + 'net'; One click led to another, and he wound up deep into dark conspiracies and hate speech dressed up as dogma. "This is like a war on thought. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. document.getElementById('cloakfd9ed15925585d1f1899766b95a93c7b').innerHTML = ''; var addyb2de03711ae6bd99ac1a0f1add652edf = 'rbbernstein' + '@'; Michael Travesser is the leader of the cult called Strong City. 11. Ginger Brown was 22 years old when she accused her parents of kidnapping her. var addy7a81c507740ba1e5a4b8252e1b215489 = 'drjackie' + '@'; SHAPIRO: Former President Trump has led that attack on the truth on an unprecedented scale. Conspiracy theories, on the other hand DONOVAN: There are so many conspiracy theories on the Internet. He also recommends enlisting the believers family member or friends to reconnect with them and spend more time with them, which gives the believer fewer opportunities to engage with the conspiracy theory. You want to be right so bad. If you have questions regarding Shipping, Please click HERE to read our SHIPPING INFO page first. And Benscoter warns Queen about believing everything from a trusted friend; they may have the best intentions, but anyone can be deceived, she says. Cult deprogramming techniques used to change someone's mind Alongside discrediting the authority of the cult leader and presenting contradictions in the group's ideology, a strong emphasis is placed on education. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. And people almost are, like, spitting at each other. But the deal is we both listen respectfully to each other.. var addy91074be5ee59a2d78187577491ccc5ac = 'tbiegenlcsw' + '@'; var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; var addyde94da22e197db1d535fa5dc06c0facf = 'john' + '@'; MICHELLE QUEEN: No way. And next thing I knew, I had cut off all contact with my family.". ", none of those who've been charged appears to have any connection with the far-left movement, FBI Director Christopher Wray on Tuesday rejected conspiracy theories blaming left-wing extremists, 'More Dangerous And More Widespread': Conspiracy Theories Spread Faster Than Ever, Disinformation Fuels Distrust And Even Violence At All Levels Of Government. Cult psychology is known for its "all or nothing" approach, in that there are implications if you denounce or leave the cult a system of punishments and rewards kicks in. var addyfd9ed15925585d1f1899766b95a93c7b = 'steve' + '@'; Court Dialogue Helps Moon Cultist To Break Without Deprogramming By Marjorie Hyer April 13, 1977 Barbara Underwood and four other members of the Unification Church went into a San Francisco court. ", Steven Hassan, author of The Cult of Trump, recently helped launch a hashtag campaign, #IGotOut, hoping to help destigmatize those who have fallen prey to disinformation or cultic groups. Deprogramming refers to an intervention process that reverses alleged brainwashing. Dan's talk on The Psychology of the Cult Leader. Benscoter talks about the many reputable non-profits fighting human trafficking, and suggests Queen might like to get involved. Her areas of expertise are trauma, loss, cult and high demand group and relationship education and recovery, including those born and raised; and motherless daughters, women who have lost their mothers through death, illness, narcissism, separation, or estrangement in childhood, adolescence or adulthood. Ross is the preeminent cult deprogrammer in the United States and the head of the Cult Education Institute, a nonprofit library with archived information about cults. SMITH: Other experts liken the threat of disinformation to secondhand smoke. Has experience with cultic relationships and is familiar with the coercive persuasion techniques used by destructive groups.Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. GILLEY: Looking back at it now, it's terrifying. "You want to be right so bad. This table demonstrates the major similarities falling into each of the three categories. Eventually, thanks to a patient friend who stuck by him and indulged his questions, Gilley says he came to understand how he had "allowed himself" to go from a left-leaning supporter of former President Barack Obama to a guy who had fallen all the way down a far-right rabbit hole. Hoping to set a tone of humanity and compassion, she starts by asking Queen how she's faring in the aftermath of last month's snow storm in Texas, and expresses gratitude that she's warm and well. And the disinformation is not only about the pandemic. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. Diane Benscoter has been helping people untangle from extremist ideologies since the 1980s, after she herself was extricated from the Unification Church, commonly known as the Moonies. Phone: (302) 368-9136, Leona Furnari, MSW, LCSW Help for the victims of abusive groups or cultic experiences.Web site: www.leonafurnari.com Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. Phone: Tf 00 8+34) 609-16-14-65, Alexandra Stein, Ph.D. Cult recovery counseling and education, and support group for former members and others affected by cults. Copyright 2021 NPR. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. Dana Wehle, LCSW, MFA Specializes in treating cult/controlling group related issues; individual, family and group services Union Square, New York City Web site: danawehletherapy.com Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. They didn't tell you all the others. General psychotherapy, specializing in cult recovery and education for those affected by cults; facilitating a Group for Former Cult or High-Demand Group Members (since 2003), facilitating online and in-person workshops for former members. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. It's not only because that's counterproductive, Ryan says, but also, if he gets the family to back off a bit, he scores instant points with the loved one he's ultimately trying to reach. Joe Biden, who denounced Trump for refusing to criticize QAnon during a press conference last week. SHAPIRO: Disinformation is not new. His approach is to "ask gentle questions" and then allow people "to connect the dots themselves. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; Get into a strategic and interactive mode by building a good rapport with them, asking good questions, and giving them time to answer before following up. "Then I have credibility. Benscoter senses an opportunity to take one more shot at dispelling the disinformation. BENSCOTER: I think it's really important to try to help people inoculate, to try to create herd immunity to psychological manipulation and to hit that tipping point in society where more people understand how these tactics work. Subscribe 33K views 1 year ago KONCRETE Podcast S1 E123 Rick Alan Ross is a cult deprogrammer who has been helping people escape cults since 1982. We are seeking creative works that reveal the world of the cult survivor. var addy7986d920f3745ab243b59af6f71579f5 = 'cyndersm' + '@'; var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; SHAPIRO: County Supervisor Leonard Moty worries that reasonable people won't feel safe coming to meetings, let alone running for public office. addy9ab5a63abd787008bc43f649316071fa = addy9ab5a63abd787008bc43f649316071fa + 'protonmail' + '.' + 'com'; var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; You need JavaScript enabled to view it. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; Steer the. That's what got 32-year-old Jay Gilley, a pizza delivery guy from Alabama who spent three years caught up in QAnon. But before he leaves, the Sweathogs pull him into the school bathroom and try to deprogram him. Then, Benscoter wades in, carefully making the case that anyone can be duped, making sure never to take aim at Queen. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; "They became like the enemy.". "In . She hosts a podcast about FOX News and watches the channel all day in order to find reasons to talk about it. Offers a bi-monthly free publication as well as other resources. Overcoming the charisma of cult leaders, such as Jim Jones, is not an easy task. According to the Ipsos poll, more than 40% of Americans believed some of the most virulent and far-fetched disinformation either the baseless claim that the election was rigged, that a Satan-worshiping child sex ring is trying to control our politics and media, or that Antifa activists were responsible for the Capitol riots. Phone: (347) 554-0191. document.getElementById('cloak5fb41fcd031f23f99e1fe74c1f0c8e03').innerHTML = ''; In Northern California, a typical meeting of the Shasta County Board of Supervisors used to run around two or three hours. addyf8cac7ff1581dc987ce8d90a07bec040 = addyf8cac7ff1581dc987ce8d90a07bec040 + 'gmail' + '.' + 'com'; You can find this movie on Vudu. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. I decided to make this first post on the cult aspect of Alcoholics Anonymous. document.getElementById('cloak58e313c97f95266c6ebc9cf6532a97bb').innerHTML = ''; It was, itself, brainwashing. "I know that sounds outrageous," she sighs, "but I was wasn't stupid, and I just one thing led to another, and it kind of fed into some fears that I had, and it just kind of just pulled me in. Cult leaders are much more dangerous because they have a delusion. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; addy7a81c507740ba1e5a4b8252e1b215489 = addy7a81c507740ba1e5a4b8252e1b215489 + 'drjacquelinejohnson' + '.' + 'com'; var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; addyd837acf5bd986a89f36638fee3f1630d = addyd837acf5bd986a89f36638fee3f1630d + 'verizon' + '.' + 'net'; But Benscoter is careful not to come on too strong, and not to tackle too much, at least for this initial conversation. document.getElementById('cloakf8cac7ff1581dc987ce8d90a07bec040').innerHTML = ''; var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; CIFS was initially formed by parents and family members of loved ones caught up in abusive groups. "I know you do," Benscoter says. MSNBC's host of The 11th Hour Stephanie Ruhle was not happy that Fox News reacted to President Biden's State of the Union by calling him a liar and to help her in her quest against this narrative, she welcomed professional Fox News watcher Juliet Jeske to claim Fox viewers are in a "cult" who need "deprogramming". ", Before long, they've found even more they can agree on: that the violence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 was wrong. Or they were likely to have recently used social media platforms like Parler and Telegram, which experts say have become disinformation super-spreaders. hide caption. Steven Hassan is a former Moonie who has also made a career of helping people relearn to "think for themselves." He hopes destigmatizing those who have fallen prey to disinformation, and might make it easier for them to get out with their dignity intact. [2] [3] [4] It was founded in the wake of the 1978 cult mass murder/suicide at Jonestown, Guyana. What's changing now is how fast and how far it can spread. But it's a tedious and time-intensive process, and one that Benscoter concedes, cannot keep up with disinformation spreading virally online. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; BENSCOTER: Some of the things that are being spread about, you know, babies being eaten and things - I don't think those things are true personally. SHAPIRO: Republicans in Georgia are pushing a new law that would make it harder to vote in a bunch of ways - less early voting, a shorter absentee voting window, a new ID requirement. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; That's counterproductive, typically causing a person to just dig their heels in, Ryan says. For the last 40 years, he's . He recently appeared on HBO's "The Vow", which. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; var addy3001007811159a16eabbf160ee2e3f2d = 'robertaeisenberg' + '@'; UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: It's a fraud. DIANE BENSCOTER: I've probably got almost a hundred requests in my inbox. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; DONALD TRUMP: This election was rigged, and the Supreme Court and other courts didn't want to do anything about it. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . MSNBC recently hosted a guest who claimed that people who watch FOX News are in a cult and need to be deprogrammed. Phone: (303) 444-0992, Rosanne Henry, L.P.C. var addy_textd837acf5bd986a89f36638fee3f1630d = 'andreamoore4' + '@' + 'verizon' + '.' + 'net';document.getElementById('cloakd837acf5bd986a89f36638fee3f1630d').innerHTML += ''+addy_textd837acf5bd986a89f36638fee3f1630d+'<\/a>'; Colleen Russell, LMFT, CGP 1036 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Kentfield, CA 94904 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. And those who try to use them will be less successful using them because they're easily spotted now. Cult deprogramming expert Rick Alan Ross has helped people escape cults since 1982. var addy12e374cf467cf94c035e499fed3d9ec1 = 'consulta' + '@'; hide caption. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; "When you are evil, you're evil," says Queen, 46, from Texas. addyf020b5c9b482943f070d4f6e57a6e054 = addyf020b5c9b482943f070d4f6e57a6e054 + 'bellsouth' + '.' + 'net'; And I think SMITH: Benscoter talks about the reputable nonprofits fighting human trafficking and suggests Queen get involved. But as she put it, the Bible teaches that "discernment is a gift," and since she's confident that she's got it, she agreed to sit down with Benscoter, just to hear her out. "I've probably got almost a hundred requests in my inbox," says Diane Benscoter, who's been helping people untangle from extremist ideologies since the 1980s, after she herself was extricated from the Unification Church, commonly known as the Moonies. People there are angry about the local coronavirus response. Add. PAT RYAN: It's strategic. Web site: www.dallascult.com, Cyndi Matthews, PhD, LPC-S, NCCCounseling for cult survivors, domestic violence survivors, and LGBT populations Dallas Web site: www.drcyndimatthews.com Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. SMITH: Benscoter begins gently, asking how Queen's faring in the aftermath of last month's Texas snowstorm. The jury awarded the plaintiff nearly US$5 million in total damages. Misia Landau var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; "How do we prove they're not doing that? 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