WHEN ORGANIZED RELIGION BECOMES A CULT

"Any religious community can become a cult. It's not about how faith is expressed in a community but more importantly how people are treated if they want to leave and disbelieve."

"In order to prevent crossing the line from religion to cult, communities need to purge themselves of dogma, intolerance and ostracizing those with different beliefs, so their adherents have true choice on how to live their lives."

http://ow.ly/YZmSh

HOW ISIS RECRUITS CHILDREN, THEN KILLS THEM

ISIS is recruiting child soldiers at an unprecedented rate. A new study tracks dozens of child fighters who have died for ISIS and warns about an alarming new trend of recruitment and indoctrination.

http://ow.ly/YZpKE

I USED TO BE IN A CULT AND HERE’S WHAT IT DID TO MY BRAIN

I USED TO BE IN A CULT AND HERE’S WHAT IT DID TO MY BRAIN:

An interesting TED Talk about the psychology of cult manipulation and indoctrination.

"If we hope to prevent extremist terrorism we have to begin with understanding the mental condition of extremist leaders. We also need to understand the mental condition of those most vulnerable to extremist tactics. Finally, we need to understand manipulation, the vehicle that connects the extremist leader and it’s victims."

RABBI CONS WOMAN OUT OF $214,000

According to published reports, Rabbi Chaim Sharabi has successfully styled himself as a clairvoyant, selling everything from promises of wealth and marriage to lucky amulets.

One woman got her heartstrings played by this grifting Jewish mystic, who promised to find her a husband and three lucky magic Torahs for a payment of $214,000, a new lawsuit claims.

Cecilia Lifschitz says she handed over the huge sum in a desperate bid to find a life mate — but the hustling holy man never came through with what he promised.

“Defendants had every reason to know Plaintiff would do anything, including paying a large sum of money, to get married,” the lawsuit states.

http://ow.ly/ZS70P

LAKEVIEW CHRISTIAN LIFE CHURCH (LCLC) - INVESTIGATION UPDATE

LAKEVIEW CHRISTIAN LIFE CHURCH (LCLC) - INVESTIGATION UPDATE:

We contacted CBS News in Pittsburg, PA to alert them about another church in their area that is allegedly manipulating, exploiting and controlling members and breaking up many families. CBS has agreed to do a report on the LCLC and we are working closely with their lead reporter and the alleged victims to bring the truth to light about this organization.

Numerous ex-members have come forward to take part in the investigation / on-air expose, and we at FACT thank them for their courage to tell their stories on camera in an effort to expose and effect change.

If you believe you've been victimized by the Lakeview Christian Life Church (or know someone who has been) and would like to take part in this investigation / expose, please contact FACT immediately via this link.