Category Archives: Cults

The Dangers Of LGAT (Large Group Awareness Therapy)

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Luke Ford

An excerpt from “The Politics of Transformation: Recruitment – Indoctrination Processes in a Mass Marathon Psychology Organization” Published by St. Martin’s Press 1993 By Philip Cushman, Ph.D. Mass marathon training is usually based on the belief that it is a … Continue reading →

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The Call Of The Shofar Controversy

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Luke Ford

Benny posts: Reflections on the Call of the Shofar controversy: I don’t know much about the program, nor do I particularly care. But, ever since the controversy began, I’ve been asking — What’s the goal and purpose for writing and … Continue reading →

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What Is ‘Call of the Shofar’?

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Luke Ford

The program “Call of the Shofar” is an Orthodox Jewish version of EST aka Landmark Forum. It is popular with many Lubavitchers and is a form of LGAT – Large Group Awareness Therapy. As such, it is very dangerous, according … Continue reading →

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New Age Flavor Of The Month Byron Katie

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Luke Ford

Vlinden posts: After reading about Byron Katie on this board, I was interested to see her in action. Here is a link showing a session with an Israeli woman who tells Katie that she’s afraid of war. I’ve never seen … Continue reading →

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The Dangers Of Large Group Awareness Training (LGAT) II

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Luke Ford

From a post to Rick Ross: These firewalking seminars, are very dangerous seminars, in my view, for many many reasons. Dozens, if not hundreds of reasons. Firstly, doing the Firewalk in the presence of the Super-Guru is something you can … Continue reading →

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