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To begin with:
Unethical
Persuasion-Techniques(brainwash/coercived persuasion) are based on the
drive
of a
destructive cult….. or a destructive person,
 To
frustrate the contact between their victim(s)(their”‘possession”) and the
dear-ones of that victim (people who really love the victim)
)
To
frustrate any contact with someone with a critical thinking mind outside
the boundaries of the power-structure
 In order to frustrate the
reality-testing-possibilities of the victim(s),
In order to keep the
power-structure, a closed structure/world within which they can do whatever
they want with their victim(s), intact.
In my
opinion out-casting or frustrating contact with some loving/caring person,
for example by negative explanations
from
the destructive cult/person
of
everything that has been said or done by the loving/caring someone,
should
be seen as an alarming situation
concerning
brainwash.
THINK!..about
it….
According
to my perception,
Sjoukje Drenth
Before analysing MOL concerning the use
of coercived persuasion first the following information about coercived
persuasion:
About coercived persuasion.(see
also factnet)
Coercive
persuasion, is best understood as a coordinated system of graduated
coercive influence and behavior control,designed to deceptively and
surreptitiously manipulate and influence individuals, usually in a group
setting, in order for the originators of the program to profit in some way,
normally financially or politically.
The
essential strategy is to systematically select, sequence and coordinate
numerous coercive persuasion tactics over CONTINUOUS PERIODS OF TIME. There
are seven main tactic types found in various combinations in a coercive
persuasion program. A coercive persuasion program can still be quite
effective without the presence of ALL seven of these tactic types.
Seven Coercived Persuasion
Techniques:
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NO.
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Tactics
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Explanation of the tactics
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TACTIC 1.
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The individual is prepared for thought reform
through increased suggestibility and/or "softening up,"
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specifically through hypnotic or other suggestibility-increasing
techniques such as: A. Extended audio, visual, verbal, or tactile fixation
drills; B. Excessive exact repetition of routine activities; C. Decreased
sleep; D. Nutritional restriction.
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TACTIC 2.
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Using rewards and punishments, efforts are made
to establish considerable control over a person's social environment, time,
and sources of social support
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Social isolation is promoted. Contact with family and friends is
abridged, as is contact with persons who do not share group-approved
attitudes. Economic and other dependence on the group is fostered. (In
the forerunner to coercive persuasion, brainwashing, this was rather easy
to achieve through simple imprisonment.)
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TACTIC 3.
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Disconfirming information and nonsupporting
opinions are prohibited in group communication.
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Rules exist about permissible topics to discuss with outsiders.
Communication is highly controlled. An "in-group" language is
usually constructed.
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TACTIC 4.
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Frequent and intense attempts are made to cause
a person to re-evaluate the most central aspects of his or her experience
of self and prior conduct in negative ways.
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Efforts are designed to destabilize and undermine the subject's
basic consciousness, reality awareness, world view, emotional control,
and defense mechanisms as well as getting them to reinterpret their
life's history, and adopt a new version of causality.
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TACTIC 5.
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Intense and frequent attempts are made to
undermine a person's confidence in himself and his judgment, creating a
sense of powerlessness.
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TACTIC 6.
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Nonphysical punishments are used
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such as intense humiliation, loss of privilege, social isolation,
social status changes, intense guilt, anxiety, manipulation and other
techniques for creating strong aversive emotional arousals, etc.
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TACTIC 7.
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Certain secular psychological threats [force]
are used or are present:
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That failure to adopt the approved attitude, belief, or consequent
behavior will lead to severe punishment or dire consequence, (e.g.
physical or mental illness, the reappearance of a prior physical illness,
drug dependence, economic collapse, social failure, divorce,
disintegration, failure to find a mate, etc.).
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For
more information on the subject see also FACTNET
Another
set of criteria has to do with defining other common elements of mind
control systems. If most of Robert Jay Lifton's eight point model of
thought reform is being used in a cultic organization, it is most likely a
dangerous and destructive cult.
These
eight points follow:
Robert Jay Lifton's Eight Point Model of
Thought Reform:
No
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Points
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Explanation
of the different points of Lifton’s model
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1
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ENVIRONMENT CONTROL
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Limitation of many/all forms of
communication with those outside the group. Books, magazines, letters and
visits with friends and family are taboo. "Come out and be
separate!"
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2
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MYSTICAL MANIPULATION.
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The potential convert to the group becomes
convinced of the higher purpose and special calling of the
group through a profound encounter / experience, for example, through an
alleged miracle or prophetic word of those in the group.
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3
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DEMAND FOR PURITY
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An explicit goal of the group is to bring
about some kind of change, whether it be on a global, social, or
personal level. "Perfection is possible if one stays with the group
and is committed."
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4
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CULT OF CONFESSION
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The unhealthy practice of self disclosure
to members in the group. Often in the context of a public gathering in
the group, admitting past sins and imperfections, even doubts about the
group and critical thoughts about the integrity of the leaders.
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5
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SACRED SCIENCE
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The group's perspective is absolutely
true and completely adequate to explain EVERYTHING. The doctrine is not
subject to amendments or question. ABSOLUTE conformity to the doctrine is
required.
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6
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LOADED LANGUAGE
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A new vocabulary emerges within the
context of the group. Group members "think" within the very
abstract
and narrow parameters of the group's doctrine. The terminology
sufficiently stops members from thinking critically by reinforcing a
"black and white" mentality. Loaded terms and clichés prejudice
thinking
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7
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DOCTRINE OVER PERSON.
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Pre-group experience and group experience
are narrowly and decisively interpreted through the absolute doctrine,
even when experience contradicts the doctrine.
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8
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DISPENSING OF
EXISTENCE
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Salvation is possible only in the group.
Those who leave the group are doomed.
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For more information on this subject see
also FACTNET
*Coercived
persuasion tactics within Miracle of Love
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