anti-cult movements

Anti-cult movements are organizations and efforts aimed at educating the public about what they perceive as the dangers or manipulative practices of certain new religious groups or spiritual movements. They focus on raising awareness about issues like psychological control, financial exploitation, and social isolation often associated with these groups. While they seek to protect individuals and promote critical thinking, their perspectives can sometimes be controversial, as they may dismiss legitimate religious freedoms. Overall, their goal is to prevent individuals from being harmed by coercive or deceptive practices found in some alternative spiritual communities.