The Similarity Between Cults and Politics

Israel Judicial reform in Jerusalem, Israel - 24 Jul 2023

Shikma Bressler, center, sits among a crowd of protestors, during an anti-judicial overhaul demonstration out side the Knesset (Israels Parliament) in Jerusalem. Credit: SOPA Images/Sipa USA/AAP Image

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Brainwash beware. Here are the similarity between cults and politics. Ella Golan was a member of the infamous cult of Goel Ratzon for over a decade. After she left the cult she studied psychology and is now an educational consultant and a popular speaker.

In this fascinating interview Ella tells us about the similarity between the dynamic within sects and the herd mentality when it comes to politics, religion and so on. Ella illustrates some of those points in relation to the current legal reforms and protests that are tearing Israel apart.

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