Chapter
The Terrifying World of the NXIVM Cult and Its Branding Rituals
48:53 - 52:19 (03:26)
Members of the NXIVM cult underwent painful branding rituals, lasting up to 45 minutes, as a rite of passage. One former member recalls the experience as terrifying, but believes that Keith Ranieri's teachings on parasitic behavior helped prepare members for the ordeal.
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Women in the cult Nxivm were subjected to 30 to 45 minute branding sessions using hot metal pokers.
48:53 - 50:00 (01:06)
Summary
Women in the cult Nxivm were subjected to 30 to 45 minute branding sessions using hot metal pokers. The branding was apparently as painful as one would expect and the brands were said to resemble the initials of cult leader Keith Ranieri.
ChapterThe Terrifying World of the NXIVM Cult and Its Branding Rituals
EpisodePart Two: The Child Molester Whose Sex Cult Taught Women Friendship
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The branding symbol used within the sex cult NXIVM was not based on any claim.
50:00 - 51:06 (01:05)
Summary
The branding symbol used within the sex cult NXIVM was not based on any claim. According to Alison Mack, the idea was for the symbol to represent a greater than the tattoo commitment, which marks each member of the cult.
ChapterThe Terrifying World of the NXIVM Cult and Its Branding Rituals
EpisodePart Two: The Child Molester Whose Sex Cult Taught Women Friendship
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The transcript discusses the possible role of NXIVM in triggering Allison Mack's "craziness" and how they used pop-feminist jargon to validate dehumanizing practices.
51:06 - 52:19 (01:13)
Summary
The transcript discusses the possible role of NXIVM in triggering Allison Mack's "craziness" and how they used pop-feminist jargon to validate dehumanizing practices.