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nonovurbizniz · 06-13-2003, 11:36 AM

sounds like he joined a cult or something very similar...

If anyone is really concerned and talks to his parents they should find out about any groups that he's been introduced to recently...

it usually goes pretty fast.. like 3-4 times meeting them they can make you think you should abandon everything and come with them...

If that's the case the sooner he gets out the better... if it drags out too long it'll be more harmful than if he can just write it off as a bad momentary decision.

I HIGHLY doubt this is some sort of attention grabbing scheme.. that's just silly..

I'd put money on it being a cult or something similar... dis-illusioned people who are smart and feel like they aren't accomplishing anything are EASY targets for groups like that.

If there is any more evidence in that direction I'd be happy to refer his parents to several groups that deal with situations JUST like this.

FYI My sister joined and was in a cult for over 3 years... it's not fun. ESPECIALLY for the family.

If it's a finding himself type thing I think he'd just say that. or not bother telling us he was leaving...

Oh and for all you college bound kids... Scientology IS a cult... and they WILL try to recruit you if they're in your area... seriously.. don't even talk to them... it's a silly enough religion on the face but when you find out the ACTUAL beliefs of it it's just plain rediculous. YES MORE rediculous than ANYTHING in the bible (for all you people who think all religion is nuts (i agree... sort of)).

06-13-2003, 11:36 AM	#23
nonovurbizniz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: ECUSA Age: 48 Posts: 2,693	sounds like he joined a cult or something very similar... If anyone is really concerned and talks to his parents they should find out about any groups that he's been introduced to recently... it usually goes pretty fast.. like 3-4 times meeting them they can make you think you should abandon everything and come with them... If that's the case the sooner he gets out the better... if it drags out too long it'll be more harmful than if he can just write it off as a bad momentary decision. I HIGHLY doubt this is some sort of attention grabbing scheme.. that's just silly.. I'd put money on it being a cult or something similar... dis-illusioned people who are smart and feel like they aren't accomplishing anything are EASY targets for groups like that. If there is any more evidence in that direction I'd be happy to refer his parents to several groups that deal with situations JUST like this. FYI My sister joined and was in a cult for over 3 years... it's not fun. ESPECIALLY for the family. If it's a finding himself type thing I think he'd just say that. or not bother telling us he was leaving... Oh and for all you college bound kids... Scientology IS a cult... and they WILL try to recruit you if they're in your area... seriously.. don't even talk to them... it's a silly enough religion on the face but when you find out the ACTUAL beliefs of it it's just plain rediculous. YES MORE rediculous than ANYTHING in the bible (for all you people who think all religion is nuts (i agree... sort of)). __________________ I am an A$$hole... take anything I say to heart at YOUR OWN RISK...