Recruiting and Retaining Cult Members

By Bruce Stiles

The recent Heaven's Gate suicides have thrust cults into the public consciousness once again. Why do people join cults? Why do they stay? Not all cults are religious: How can I tell if a group is a cult? What do I do if a loved one joins a cult? Come to the May Forum and find out.

Dr. John E. Crawford is an Associate Professor in Communications at Arizona State University, and is an expert on Conflict Management. It is from that perspective that he will enlighten us on the appeal of cults, and how to deal with situations involving cults. Please join us for what is sure to be a fascinating and informative program.

The subject area of the June Forum will be Genetic Engineering.