Re: I think I know the best way to prove an LGAT is bad
They definitely try to transform your thinking. They call it "empowerment," but I have never seen a more extreme example of "sheeple" in my life.
View ArticleErhard was into manipulating people by manipulating words
Erhard put a lot of time and thought - and practice -- to craft hisseemingly spontaneous speech and behavior.Someone volunteered in Erhard's private library and described what she...
View ArticleRe: Werner Erhard's intent - Pure scam or deluded egomania?
kdag: thanks for your thoughts."I don't know how much it matters whether or not they/Warner believe that they are making you a "better" person."If I understand you correctly, you're saying we should...
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Corboy: thanks. I've read that document several times. This question is for anyone reading: do you know where I can get more specific info about Werner's library? What specific books did he read, for...
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anonday,Not just the consequences vs the intent, but the overreach, and the complete lack of respect for boundaries. Not only does Landmark, (deliberately), fail to respect boundaries as an...
View ArticleRe: Erhard was into manipulating people by manipulating words
anonday,I can't really say anything about the Catholic church, as I have had little exposure.What I do know is that corporal punishment has been used in schools, in various periods, and that this has...
View ArticleRe: Erhard was into manipulating people by manipulating words
QuoteIn addition, these people not only recruit from 12-step and other support groups[/quoteIf you are aware of anyone in a 12 step group recruiting for an entity such as Landmark or some other guru,...
View ArticleRe: Erhard was into manipulating people by manipulating words
"Hustling" is also recognized as part of the disease of addiction. Scheming andhustling and gaming to recruit for an entity such as Landmark is no differentthan hustling for gambling money or going...
View ArticleLGAT Recruiting Update
This is something I have noticed over the past few years:The metaphysical fairs I attended in the past were a nice, eclectic mix of spiritual practices. They still have a mix, but now there are many...
View ArticleRe: LGAT Recruiting Update
Corboy:I want to echo what kdag has written.If you want to identify new and old cults, these fairs are excellent placesto spot items you can research later.People who attend these events are curious....
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I would add that some people at the fairs are legit. There are many who honestly have talent. I always enjoyed them, in the past, and i believe that many of these gems still attend.It's just a matter...
View ArticleLGAT Comedy Corner - The Passion of Werner Erhard
The Passion of Werner ErhardAfter Werner's death a disconsolate disciple gets shitfaced,purchases some takeout.Next morning, when hungover the crapulous disciplediscovers that a stale samosa has taken...
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Samantha, the Center Manager had been away for a training.When she entered the sacred shrine, she was horrified to see a pile of tennis rackets piled up by the door. The sight made her nearly...
View ArticleMice Running in Place on the Linoleum Floor - Landmark
Ever seemice try to run across a clean linoleum floor? Their claws cannot grip and so they runin place, unable to move forward. You can see how disoriented they become as they realize theyare moving,...
View ArticleWhy Landmark jargon and LGAT jargon screws up our minds
Use of specialized jargon can impoverish our thought process, disempowering us rather than empowering us.The temporary high felt by LGAT graduates may be a combination of sleep deprivation, hyperfocus...
View ArticleRe: Why Landmark jargon and LGAT jargon screws up our minds
Thanks, corboy!I love this list of words!I see words here that I've been looking for my entire life, but could never find within the English language.I also like the concept of emotional granularity,...
View ArticleWerner Erhard's brother ran for public office in California
Quotehttps://forum.culteducation.com/read.php?4,56259,page=2pauker Date: July 20, 2008 07:33AMOne thing I found intriguing from an old esthole's perspective -- having NOT done the forum as well -- has...
View ArticleAnother list of Landmark jargon
Quotehttps://forum.culteducation.com/read.php?4,29223,29280Landmark Forum vocabularyPosted by: MercurialMereDate: January 24, 2007 01:27PMHere's a quick glossary with some of the main vocabulary for...
View ArticleRe: Why Landmark jargon and LGAT jargon screws up our minds
[forum.culteducation.com]Quotehttps://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Landmark_Education/Abd/GlossaryFrom Wikiversity - a list of Landmark jargonFeel free to write definitions, and sign them with...
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