How to Identify a Cult

Preacher Boys Podcast

Eric Skwarczynski

Documentary, Society & Culture, Religion & Spirituality, True Crime, Christianity

4.6 • 701 Ratings

🗓️ 23 February 2020

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Summary

Much conversation has been had about the nature of cults, how to identify what churches simply teach high standards vs what churches are actually exemplifying cult-like behavior, and whether or not some or many IFB churches meet the criteria to be considered cults.

On this episode, Eric shares the key characteristics of a harmful organization from the "BITE Model." Steven Hassan originally shared the BITE Model in his incredible book, Combating Cult Mind Control.

Listen to the episode, and compare and contrast YOUR organization with the characteristics mentioned.

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