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3. Members Are Often Pressured to Give Money
Many cults survive by draining their members financially. Some leaders demand regular donations, while others pressure followers to hand over their life savings. They’ll say it’s for the greater good or to support the cult’s mission, but the truth is that the money often funds the leader’s lavish lifestyle.
Once a member has given up their money, they feel even more committed to the cult. Leaving means losing everything they’ve invested. This financial dependency is a powerful way for cults to maintain control, keeping people from walking away even when they want to.
4. Sleep Deprivation Keeps Members Compliant
One of the sneakiest ways cults control their members is through sleep deprivation. Exhausted people are more likely to accept suggestions and less likely to question authority. Cults will keep members up with endless meetings, activities, and chores, leaving them too tired to think straight.
Lack of sleep makes people vulnerable, foggy, and easy to influence. In this exhausted state, members are more likely to fall in line, accepting whatever the leader tells them without hesitation. Sleep deprivation is one of the most effective ways for cults to weaken resistance and deepen their grip.
5. Cults Push Members to Cut Off Friends and Family
Isolation is a classic cult tactic. Leaders often convince members to distance themselves from friends and family, warning them that “outsiders” won’t understand the truth. By cutting off loved ones, cult members lose their support system and become more dependent on the group.
