What the Mormon Church Can Learn From Cults Pt. 1 w/ Dr. Steven Hassan - Ep. 938

[@robpaulson7992]

I love that John lists his excommunication from the Mormon church among his professional qualifications on his curriculum vitae !!

[@mormonstories]

Badge of honor, brother Rob.

[@robpaulson7992]

Absolutely. . . .and let me say Thank you so much for standing tall when they tried to silence you and for everything you've done for so many of us. You are saving lives!

[@mormonstories]

[@pavement66]

mormonstories the ultimate rite of passage in Mormonism. If the church decides to reform, you could be welcomed back with open arms

[@letahamilton2754]

@@robpaulson7992 I was at a party here in Washington & a guy from Utah happened to be there. Of course I asked him if he grew up Mormon. He said yes, but that he was out of the church now. I mentioned how much I love Mormon Stories & he was amazed I knew who Dr. John Dehlin was. He said it was John who helped him get out of the church. He was so grateful for John’s guidance through his exit process. It has made a huge difference in his life.

[@yourtanktopfriend777]

I discovered Steven Hassan while researching MLMs after being briefly involved in one as a “discount coach.” I left the MLM because there were so many similarities between the one I was involved with and my past being raised Mormon. It was easy to walk away from the MLM because I had already went through the excruciating experience of leaving in 2005 and removing my records from the Mormon church in 2008. Mormon stories is improving and saving lives. Thank you for bringing Steven Hassan on. It can help people from getting involved in harmful groups.

[@Aaron-SLC]

yep MLMS are very culty.

[@Kellethorn]

Well hosted, John. You can really see your years of hosting, interviewing, and polish come through on this one. Cheers mate! :)

[@LS-vp3du]

We went through the BITE definitions to rank the church. We found these characteristics interesting and that our rankings would be different than active Mormons, who would excuse many characteristics. Those who have never been Mormon might not see the significant subtle (implied, cultural) influences that the church has over members. We tried to be fair and objective from a "been there done that" point of view. We rank the church accordingly: Behavior Control: 66% Information Control: 94% Thought Control: 90% Emotion Control: 86%

[@pavement66]

L S do you have a breakdown of your criteria? It would be interesting to see how you arrived at these figures.

[@LS-vp3du]

Brasil66 A group of us read the characteristics and ranked each 1 through 10. 10 being the highest likely to fit that characteristic. Then calculated a percentage for each area.

[@andreadiamond7115]

More Steven Hassan please!

[@abluelark]

Starts @ 43:20 - The first 43 minutes can be summarized quickly at 39:51 Timestamps: 44:40 - Hassan talks about destructive groups, raising children, controlling behaviors and group identity (B) 50:01 - Hassan gives specifics about the Moon Cult in regards to behavior and sex control 54:16 - "The number one thing...about behavior control, is to instill dependency and obedience." ....will update in a few

[@ermannos]

@1:14:00 "boredom is a very effective way to induce trance states." General Conference anyone?😂

[@flint476]

What’s the better book to read? - Freedom of Mind - Combatting Cult Mind Control Which one is for what audience or purpose? Thanks.

[@exjwborn-in2134]

I really liked, Dr. John Dehlin's "The Core Problem: Three Identities" very good stuff, coherent, easy to understand, etc. nice work! 👍🏽❤️👍🏽❤️ Oh, what a great pair-Steven Hassan & John Dehlin!!!

[@truefuschniken]

Love this- thank you!!!

[@AWanderingEye]

I sought out this video around the Vallow Daybell court case. Quick scroll through your channel doesn't show any content on this case, is it true you haven't any coverage on Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell?

[@lisahansen46]

I think the Church castrated and even killed.....how cultish is that.

[@christie8493]

It’s founded on g3noc1d3

[@lynsherlock2638]

Interesting as a ex Mormon quite,alot about mormoism

[@kyliesmith729]

Of course! When you’ve given most of your life to an organization, you keep talking about it even after you leave: How wouldn’t you?

[@garybowler5946]

Mormon sleep deprivation is 6am seminary while in high school.

[@isaacbarros649]

But the burning in the bosom confirms the truth. And it only comes from God.

[@alanam9103]

Isaac Barros acid reflux

[@charlesmendeley9823]

And when the Hindus pray to Shiva, the burning in the bosom comes from that God?

[@wildlightarts]

gawd this is awkward

[@McRambleOn]

Have you ever talked to John Atak? He’s a good friend of Steve Hassan and has a similar back story but his experience was with Scientology; he’s also a Scientology historian and scholar and could prob talk for hrs with you as you’re both interesting ppl with a wealth of wisdom & experiences to drawn upon whom are devoted to helping ppl transition to a better life outside of the cult & raising awareness of ppl in order to prevent or step away from undue influence, among many other things. He would make a GREAT guest & interview! His channel is called @john Atak family & friends… def check him out!!