Human beings are social creatures, and so, we’re hardwired for connection and community. We want our lives to have purpose, and we crave to feel like we belong. But unfortunately, some individuals manipulate these natural feelings for their own selfish ends and try to trick you into joining their creepy cults.
Inspired by internet user Sarah (@stillsarah_), former cult members opened up about the moments when the scales fell from their eyes, and they realized that something was incredibly wrong. Scroll down for their red flags that prove you’re very likely stuck in a cult, and you need to find a way out.
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#42
I used to go to SDA.. they even include the founders of SDA on every national exam as part of the questions.. which was weird tbh
11points
#43
When I had cancer and they wouldn’t visit me and blamed me for it. I was 18
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10points
#44
When I asked why there were so many discrepancies between the Bible and Branhams teaching and my ex cult leader told me not to question it and only believe 😐😬 that and reading Matthew, Elijah has come and it’s John the Baptist!
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10points
#46
Forcing me to marry and have children. Also caught onto too many of their lies.
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10points
#47
my sister and i would rebel going to church as it was on a SATURDAY! and my mother would basically drag us out. there was only 4 of us attending that "church" and yet it was a "well-known" church. red flag. you needed to be able to see the faces of the 24 elders on a red and blue curtain otherwise youre impure and and youre dammed and not worthy of the kingdom. that verse in Numbers 6 that says "the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you" still haunts me til this day because that was their justification for us NEEDING to see faces in curtains.
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10points
#48
when my brothers left the cult and people started treating me differently and I heard all the bad things they said about my brothers I was like 11 I think
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10points
#50
when pastor tried to force me to faint from prayer and I didn't allow him to push me back...then proceeded to say there are alot of demons today 😂😂😂coz do people really be fainting like that I never felt that and I'm very spiritual and sincere in my worship...but alhamdulilah I'm muslim now
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9points
#51
The volunteers were overwhelmed with so much events and money contributions, leader added on more tax. In my mind, I was so done
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8points
#53
The Apostle said that he’s a door and we should consult him if we need blessings from God
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7points
#54
Working 80 hour weeks, getting paid for 35 hours, and having the concept of this branded with “can you believe we get to do this?”
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7points