The cult environment discourages critical thinking

The cult environment discourages critical thinking,making it hard to voice doubts when everyone around you is modeling
absolute faith.The resulting internal conflict,known as cognitive dissonance,keeps you trapped,as each compromise makes it more
painful to admit you've been deceived.And though most cults don't lead members to their death,they can still be harmful.By denying basic freedoms of thought,speech, and association,
cults stunt their members' psychological and emotional growth,
a particular problem for children,who are deprived of normal
developmental activities and milestones.