Frances spent the first 44 years of her life as a Jehovah's Witness. Since leaving, she has dedicated herself to counselling former members. As Frances says, authoritarian cults give members overwhelming and impossible responsibilities. They can also diminish the real responsibilities we should accept. After leaving a cult, it is important to reassess beliefs and responsibilities.
Read Jon's paper, Possible Origins of Dianetics and Scientology, here
or check out the videos:
Part one
Part two
For more on Ira Chaleff's work on Intelligent Disobedience and Courageous Followership
