Cults, Culture & Coercion with Dr. Steve Hassan

Cults, Culture & Coercion with Dr. Steve Hassan

How Cults Lure Us In: Love-Bombing and Beyond

Your Link to Being Controlled Could Be In Your Pocket

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Dr. Steven Hassan
Jun 02, 2026
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When I met the people who lured me into the Moonies, it was face-to-face. I had to travel to a specific, separate location to begin my journey into becoming a True Believer of my cult.

Today, you don’t have to meet anyone or go anywhere; it is as easy as scrolling through your social media feed on your phone.

The internet is a mixed blessing; it provides …

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