Letter: Christian transformation without 'mind control'
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.AT THE Cult Information Centre we handle several thousand phone calls each year. Many are from distressed families that have lost loved ones to cults.
There are more than 500 cults operating in the UK, and they represent a very serious and growing problem. By our definition a cult has five characteristics, the most important being the use of mind-control techniques to recruit and maintain its membership.
However, your article about the Alpha course organised by Holy Trinity Church, Brompton, may have given the erroneous impression that the Cult Information Centre believes that Alpha uses mind-control techniques. I would like to say that this is not the case and never has been.
IAN HAWORTH
Cult Information Centre
Orpington, Kent
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments