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Originally posted by Tryptych
reply to post by And Why
If you read the entire thread, you'll found out that the OP doesn't believe in left/right paths in that manner.
There is also another thread on this subject, so in that way this was kind of unnecessary. Maybe things like esoterism should really be left to those who wish to really understand what it's all about.
Originally posted by Tryptych
This:
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Originally posted by Tryptych
But quoting a certain occult character freely, since I cannot remember where to find the exact piece; occult and esoteric teachings should and are teach in secret because of the masses ignorance. The holy scriptures are dragged to mud by the ignorant and simply by those who do not YET understand. It's stuff for the inner circle.
Originally posted by Tryptych
I too wish that the stuff would come through, and it is currently, more and more. But it cannot be forced and must be brought slowly, subtly. Through media, people who have awaken and so forth.
It's all good that way.
The accusations may not have any real basis at all. And usually don't.
Robert Jay Lifton's Eight Point Model of Thought Reform
1. ENVIRONMENT CONTROL. Limitation of many/all forms of communication with those outside the group. Books, magazines, letters and visits with friends and family are taboo. "Come out and be separate!"
2. MYSTICAL MANIPULATION. The potential convert to the group becomes convinced of the higher purpose and special calling of the
group through a profound encounter / experience, for example, through an alleged miracle or prophetic word of those in the group.
3. DEMAND FOR PURITY. An explicit goal of the group is to bring about some kind of change, whether it be on a global, social, or
personal level. "Perfection is possible if one stays with the group and is committed."
4. CULT OF CONFESSION. The unhealthy practice of self disclosure to members in the group. Often in the context of a public gathering in the group, admitting past sins and imperfections, even doubts about the group and critical thoughts about the integrity of the leaders.
5. SACRED SCIENCE. The group's perspective is absolutely true and completely adequate to explain EVERYTHING. The doctrine is not subject to amendments or question. ABSOLUTE conformity to the doctrine is required.
6. LOADED LANGUAGE. A new vocabulary emerges within the context of the group. Group members "think" within the very abstract
and narrow parameters of the group's doctrine. The terminology sufficiently stops members from thinking critically by reinforcing a "black and white" mentality. Loaded terms and clichés prejudice thinking.
7. DOCTRINE OVER PERSON. Pre-group experience and group experience are narrowly and decisively interpreted through the absolute doctrine, even when experience contradicts the doctrine.
8. DISPENSING OF EXISTENCE. Salvation is possible only in the group. Those who leave the group are doomed.