The Endless Goalposts That Keep Followers Trapped | How to Become a Cult Leader Ep. 3 Reaction

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In Episode 3 of How to Become a Cult Leader, we explore the Buddhafield community and its leader, Jaime Gomez, examining the subtle but powerful tactics used to keep followers deeply invested.

From endless service and constantly moving spiritual goalposts to the promise of exclusive experiences that only a select few can attain, many of these methods felt strikingly familiar to us.

As former members of the FLDS and mainstream Mormonism, we discuss how similar patterns appear across many high-control groups. While the beliefs may differ, the systems of control often look remarkably alike. Followers are encouraged to give more, serve more, sacrifice more, and always believe that the next level of acceptance, enlightenment, or approval is just around the corner.

In this reaction, we compare the Buddhafield community with the FLDS and other groups we've studied over the years, asking an important question:

Why do so many high-control groups rely on the same psychological tactics?

Our goal isn't to criticize faith or spirituality. It's to better understand how manipulation works so people can recognize these patterns before they become trapped by them.

Have you ever noticed these same tactics in other groups or organizations? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

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