Chapter
The Psychology of Cults and Why People Join Them
19:27 - 25:46 (06:19)
A discussion on the psychological reasons why people can be susceptible to joining cults, particularly those that focus on the confession of sins, and why certain demographics may be more vulnerable than others.
Clips
Paul Schaeffer gathered enough followers and money to start a cult by having people pool their money in a chilling way that could potentially snare anyone at some point in life.
19:27 - 21:33 (02:06)
cults
Summary
Paul Schaeffer gathered enough followers and money to start a cult by having people pool their money in a chilling way that could potentially snare anyone at some point in life.
ChapterThe Psychology of Cults and Why People Join Them
EpisodePart One: The Nazi Pedophile Cult Leader who Murdered Santa (With Paul F. Tompkins)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This episode discusses the psychology behind cults and how the idea of confessing sins in the center of a cult might appeal to people who need therapy but cannot afford it.
21:33 - 25:46 (04:13)
Psychology
Summary
This episode discusses the psychology behind cults and how the idea of confessing sins in the center of a cult might appeal to people who need therapy but cannot afford it. The discussion also touches upon the impact of World War Two on the members of such cults.