Renee SpencerJun 123 min readWhy My Daughter Joined a Cult: How Idealistic Young People Can Fall Prey to CultsThe allure of utopian visions can be an effective tactic used to recruit vulnerable idealistic individuals, like my daughter was.
Renee SpencerJun 43 min read"If You Disagree with Me, You're Disagreeing with God": The Catch Cry of the Spiritual NarcissistSpiritual Narcissism Spiritual narcissism represents a troubling intersection between spiritual authority and narcissistic traits. A...
Renee SpencerMay 303 min readThe First Rule of All Cults is Claiming: "We Are Not a Cult"Uncover the paradox of cults: why do they all vehemently deny being a cult? Explore the psychological manipulation behind We are not a cult!
Renee SpencerMay 233 min readGod Rewards All Those Who GaslightHonesty and integrity are the hallmarks of the naive, one virtue stands tall above all others: gaslighting.