How the ICOC brainwashes people
Mind control is real. Brainwashing is real. It isn't science fiction. It also isn't just an "excuse" for regrettable behavior. MIND CONTROL IS REAL. BRAINWASHING IS REAL. Brainwashing means being "under the influence". Under the influence of what? Under the influence of an ideology, a charismatic leader, or a persuasive narcissistic person. Another term for brainwashing is mind control . I know that one of the hardest things to do is to admit that you've been "under the influence" of another person, of a religion, or a group. We kick ourselves for being "dumb", "gullible", a "fool". "Why did I let myself fall for this?" is a common question we ask ourselves. Other times the people in our lives are asking these questions of us, which is devastating. I've been there. If you're new to this blog, I was a member of a church cult named the International Church of Christ or ICOC for almost 1