9 Top Signs of a Cult Leader
Since anyone can be drawn into a cult, protect yourself by knowing the signs of a cult leader
Cult is a strong word. A word I never wanted to use.
People in cults drink poison-laced kool-aid and die together. People in cults release saran gas on the subway. People in cults marry at the direction of their leader.
That wasn’t me. How could it be a cult?
Cults, however, take many forms. Some are totalistic as in the cases mentioned above. But often, the workings can be far more subtle.
I was in a “high-demand group” for more than a decade, a phrase I prefer to the more startling “cult.” My spiritual teacher, let’s call him Frank, was an expert manipulator. I trusted him completely, fully convinced he would never harm a soul.
You’ll probably shake your head sideways, but the same could happen to you.
Because no one sets out to join a cult. They attend a personal development weekend, a meditation talk, or a political speech. They feel intrigued, inspired, or excited by what they hear.
You see, a cult has a positive facade and a seemingly higher purpose or irresistible benefit that draws you in. Once you’re sold, you start down a dark path without even knowing…
