Criminality in Cults w/Chris Shelton, MSc

Chris Shelton is a former cult member who escaped from a lifetime of indoctrination and abuse, started a YouTube channel to educate the public about coercive or cultic control, undue influence, and brainwashing, has written a book on the subject of Scientology and why that group is a destructive, high-control group and has spoken at the Secular Hub many times on these topics. He hosts a weekly podcast, a call-in show, and a Q&A, has been featured on the Emmy-award-winning Scientology and the Aftermath television documentary series, and has appeared on a number of media platforms discussing cultic influence.In this revelatory and cathartic conversation, longtime colleagues and friends Chris and Rachel discuss some of the lurid details of Scientology's actions with regard to the recent conviction of Danny Masterson. Chris offers his personal insights as a former Scientologist on the malicious intent behind the vicious and criminal tactics of intimidation the group is infamous for employing against its detractors. Before You Go: Rachel shares details about her own experiences of harassment from the Church of Scientology and their minions, explaining the systematic ways in which the group attempts to intimidate anyone they see as a threat to their power.You can find out more about Chris and his work at:www.mncriticalthinking.comWatch Rachel's appearances on Chris's Podcast "Sensibly Speaking" here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGrPM1Pg2h705KqJ9DRi3HKkWqqZAA6HsAll of Rachel's video lectures are available for purchase here:www.rachelbernsteintherapy.com/webinar.htmlTo help support the show monthly and get bonus episodes, shirts, and tote bags, please visit:www.patreon.com/indoctrinationPrefer to support the IndoctriNation show with a one-time donation? Use this link:www.paypal.me/indoctrinationConnect with us on Social Media:Twitter:twitter.com/_indoctrinationFacebook:www.facebook.com/indoctrinationpodcastTik Tok:www.tiktok.com/@indoctrinationpodcastInstagram:www.instagram.com/indoctrinationpodcast/YouTube:www.youtube.com/rachelbernsteinlmftYou can always help the show for free by leaving a rating on Spotify or a review on Apple/ iTunes. It really helps the visibility of the show!