The true story of "Evan" and "Bob". Bob is a Jehovah's witness who was out one day, "evangelizing" one of the ladies that attends church with "Evan". The lady couldn't bring herself to being unsocial and asked "Evan" to come when the man had come in for another "bible study". "Evan" told the lady to call him and he would drop in and handle the situation for her. So, Saturday came around and sure as flies like stink, "Bob" Shows up...and begins to talk about the new world etc. "Evan" was called and he drove to her house and began a conversation with Bob about the doctrine in which he was trying to teach his fellow church member. After a 20 minute "debate" as it were, Evan and Bob decided that it was best to end the conversation. Evan asked Bob if he could ask Bob some questions about his "faith". Bob gladly agreed...I mean....it is WONDERFUL that someone would "come to the truth". So, Evan wrote down Bob's address and took some of Bob's magazines..."for analyzing purpose only".
Evan began asking simple things, and Bob responded with more articles and copy and paste references. Evan asked Bob to respond with his own words...not with the words of others. Bob could not comply.
So, Evan changed gears and asked Bob to explain more detailed questions. Bob answered with articles and clippings from his magazines.
Evan asked more DIRECT questions....no answer.
Evan began to TELL Bob what he believed and why he saw it as the truth. Bob no longer corresponded with Evan...and refuses to call, answer, or acknowledge Evan.
This is a true story.
Now, using that as an illustration...a cult minded person is one who thinks they have all the answers...and cannot be taught. And, if there ever comes a time where you disagree with them....they cut you off...and "ignore" any communication.
They "invest" time, resources, "friendship", and anything they can to "pull" thier "contacts" to thier side. And, when and if they "think for themselves" they immediately claim victim. They immediately draw back...recoil as it were...into thier "corner" and eliminate ALL chances of contact with that person.
They mark that person they have "befriended" as an apostate...as an EVIL person...as a hazzard to thier life. (physically or Spiritually).
They do so under the guise of "biblical seperation" or "discipline". They cut off anyone who nay-says them. They are Cult-minded.
These types of people reside in ALL walks of life. In ALL denominations...in ALL churches.
They are CULT MINDED.
Beware....they are EVERYWHERE.
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