Among the harms done by cults are labor violations and slavery.
Yes, slavery.
This article is about a non Advaita non Hinduistic group, but
describes the issue well.
Slaves to religion: Brazil raids expose dark side of cults
[www.reuters.com]
Small quotation from a longer article.
Yes, slavery.
This article is about a non Advaita non Hinduistic group, but
describes the issue well.
Slaves to religion: Brazil raids expose dark side of cults
[www.reuters.com]
Small quotation from a longer article.
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While some faiths may seem unusual, what separates a cult from a legitimate religion is not its set of beliefs, but the abuse of its members, said Rick Alan Ross, executive director of the Cult Education Institute, a U.S. non-profit in New Jersey.
“(Modern slavery in cults globally) exists much more than we imagine”, Ross said. “It’s bizarre, but it’s true.”
“It’s all about isolation and control. If you can control what (people) read, see and hear, you control their mind.”