Am I in a Cult?

Have you noticed that the group's ideas have filtered into all areas of your work, social, and personal life?

Have your friends and family commented that you have changed?

Have you noticed that you spend less and less time with your family and friends, and more and more time with the group?

Do you find it boring or awkward to spend time with people outside the group because they seem boring, or don't understand the language of the group?

Do you believe that outsiders are not on the same level as you and other group members?

Do you believe that the group's ideas and beliefs are the way forward in sorting out the world's problems?

Have you thought that, if only everyone knew what you have learned from the group, the world would be a better place?

Has someone close to you told you that they think you are in a cult?

When you ask yourself, "Am I in a cult?" do you think straight away, "Of course not. I would never join a cult!"

If someone criticizes the group or its principles, do you feel you have to explain why they are wrong?

Do you find yourself recommending the group's activities or principles to solve many different types of problems?

Do you sometimes feel like you know more than outsiders about life, people, and the world?

Have people said that you are pushy or obsessive about the group?

Do you feel a strong urgency to explain the benefits of the group and its activities to those who are critical?

Do you ever feel bad or guilty when you don't behave as the group says you should?