What are some tactics that a cult uses to get you to join?

Answer 1

Cults use the same tactics that are found throughout our sociaty. You will recognize these tactics in advertisement, some 12-step programs, and various religions.

First, potential members are convinced that they have a problem that they need to fix. They are convinced that no one can understand or help them with their problem except the cult. They are convinced that the answer that the cult gives them is the only answer which will work. Promises of happiness are given for those who will follow the cult's ways. Fear is instilled by telling them that bad things will happen if they leave the cult. Sometimes they are instructed to find new members to increase the size of the cult.

Many cults and religions use these techniques to get members to join and stay with them. Interesting if you think about how many times the basic principles are used even in mainstream societies........

Answer 2

Oooh, good question! Most cults will keep their eye out for people who are lonely, isolated, dissatisfied. They then make friends by appealing to that sense of isolation--a bonding over "aren't those other people ridiculous? We're just like you!" They provide a social unit where the target feels welcome and special, and slowly try to isolate that target from his/her former life, family, and friends. At that point, what everyone else has been saying kicks in--they present themselves as having all the answers, the one truth, etc. But their most powerful weapons are the immediate acceptance and separating the target from his former acquaintances. This is one reason I've felt so comfortable in the pagan community--they've never presented themselves as having the only answer, and they've never once tried to drive a wedge between me and my family and friends.

Answer 3

The same tactics a good group of friends would use. they make you feel accepted. The make you promises of better things to come. Free food.

Answer 4

they only and always attack the God Jesus Christ

Like the Mormon's read on to see there lie...........
Mormons and the devil ........................

The Devil was born as a spirit after Jesus "in the morning of pre-existence," (Mormon Doctrine, page 192.)
Jesus and Satan are spirit brothers and we were all born as siblings in heaven to them both, (Mormon Doctrine, p. 163.)
A plan of salvation was needed for the people of earth so Jesus offered a plan to the Father and Satan offered a plan to the father but Jesus' plan was accepted. In effect the Devil wanted to be the Savior of all Mankind and to "deny men their agency and to dethrone god." (Mormon Doctrine, page 193; Journal of Discourses, vol. 6, page 8.)


Now for Jesus the creator Christ...........

Mormons must examine there religious structure for themselves and avoid regurgitating things they are told by self appointed experts (Bishop)(The Prophet).


Lucifer is a created angelic being (a cherub)(see Ezekiel 28:13-19 and Isaiah 14:12-15), and Jesus is not in the created realm, He is the Creator.

By Colossians 1:16 we know that Jesus created all things, including angels. In the Jewish vernacular of the first century "thrones," "powers," "rulers," and "authorities" were used to describe different orders of angels (see Romans 8:38; Ephesians 1:21; 3:10; 6:12). The phrase "all things" means that Christ created everything in the universe. Everything, whether it be simple or complex, visible or invisible, earthly or heavenly, was created by Christ, and that includes Lucifer. Jesus is not the spirit brother of Lucifer, He created Lucifer.

The book of Mormon is in direct contradiction to the Bible, therefore the mormon book is a separate book from the Bible and a non-inspired book.

One must ask what Jesus do you worship, and put all your trust along with salvation in?

Jesus Christ the creator of all is quoted......................

Mark 3:25 And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.

Answer 5

1. Cash, 2. Acceptance, 3. Using your weaknesses, 4. Knowing their targets (Bored teenagers, the unemployed.) Just a few things.

Answer 6

They tell you they have the ONLY truth, all others are liars. Talk about their Leader's love for humanity while viciously attacking those of different beliefs, encourage uniformity among the members of the group......... This ringing any bells?

Answer 7

brainwashing Tons of rules and a family structure which some need...dont buy into JW or Mormons Theyre lying to many ppl!!

Answer 8

They claim to have the answers, the truth and the solution to all your problems.

Answer 9

first they say you will be foregiven for your sins if you repent,then they tell you to follow someone who was supposedly the son of god,then they tighten the rope and put the fear of god into you if you dont go to church.