Yes former members of the Damanhur Cult have created a website with allegations of financial fraud and sex abuse against the cult. Yes, it certainly is ...many ex-damanhurians have been writing about their experiences in Italian forums http://www.cesap.net/index.php?option=com_joomlaboard&Itemid=34&func=showcat&catid=37
http://www.focus.it/Community/cs/forums/195/ShowForum.aspx There is now a new site in English called damanhurinsideout on wordpress which gives loads of useful information on how the cult pulls you in and relieves you of all your worldly wealth. Essential reading for New Agers. http://damanhurinsideout.wordpress.com
Combatting Cult Mind Control was created in 1988.
Combatting Cult Mind Control has 256 pages.
The ISBN of Combatting Cult Mind Control is 0-8928124-3-5.
The modern definition of a mind control cult is any group which employs mind control and deceptive recruiting techniques. In other words cults trick people into joining and coerce them into staying. This is the definition that most people would agree with. Except the cults themselves of course!
Before you go anywhere I suggest you visit this site. The Federation of Damanhur has been in the news lately for fraud and sex abuse ...you might want to think twice before going there..many people now consider it a destructive cult. http://damanhurinsideout.wordpress.com
Federation of Damanhur was created in 1975.
Both, because you need to control your mind in order for it to control you
· Damanhur is a city in Egypt
A real "cult" has a charismatic leader (e.g., Jim Jones) who exerts mind control over his adherents. Unfortunately, some rabid "Christians" try to apply the term to denominations with whom they disagree. If you would like to understand, for example, why some Evangelical pastors call Mormons a "cult", read the following: http://MormonsAreChristian.blogspot.com
You can control your mind because it is your mind you are the one who has control over your body and what you put in it. The mind is amazing in a human being and you obviously can control it
No, your bank teller cannot control your mind. Nobody can control your mind.
A person who leads a cult is often referred to as a cult leader. They typically have a charismatic personality and use manipulation tactics to gain control over their followers.