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Steven Hassan, PhD

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Steven Hassan, PhD

@CultExpert

World-renowned cult expert, NYT Best Selling author, and creator of the BITE Model and Influence Continuum. Bsky is @cultexpert.freedomofmind.com

Northampton, Massachusetts

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Joined April 2010

Steven Hassan, PhD
@CultExpert
Mar 31, 2022
I knew Ginni Thomas. Ginni Thomas was in a cult (the large group awareness training cult, Lifespring). Here she is in 1989 speaking at an event I hosted for former members. Until today, almost NO one has seen this video.
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Steven Hassan, PhD
@CultExpert
Jun 14, 2022
A lot of people are beginning to wake up. I strongly recommend asking questions respectfully and gently. Hold back the urge to say, “I told you so” or “Why didn’t you trust me when I told you Trump was a crook!” Allow people their process. Be loving!
Steven Hassan, PhD
@CultExpert
Dec 29, 2021
The anti-vax movement is a death cult.
Steven Hassan, PhD
@CultExpert
Aug 6, 2021
Most of you probably know this, but I was in a cult. I was in the Moonies. The Moonies are lesser known today than they were in the 70's & 80's but did you know that the Moonies are STILL around? Know what they've made news for recently? Storming the Capitol on Jan. 6th.
Steven Hassan, PhD
@CultExpert
Mar 31, 2022
Replying to @CultExpert
Sadly, the people who helped deprogram Ginni were also apparently involved in right-wing causes. As is the case with SO many former members, she was overly susceptible and went from one cult to another (The Cult of Trump).
Steven Hassan, PhD
@CultExpert
Jul 17, 2025
He is in steep decline. I will be surprised if he is alive by end of the year. Hope he doesn’t take us with him. Malignant narcissists have bad track record for when they “lose” the spotlight of power/ control- especially if they think they will be exposed/ arrested/ tried.
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Steven Hassan, PhD
@CultExpert
Jan 18, 2023
Trump is done. Evangelicals are not supporting him in 2024. Trumps says they are disloyal. So he will seek revenge on the way down.
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Steven Hassan, PhD
@CultExpert
Jan 10, 2022
Rep. Jamie Raskin (@RepRaskin/@jamie_raskin) said recently: “The Republican Party is no longer operating like a modern political party, it is operating much more like a religious and political cult, under the control of one man." Congressman, you are right and I want to help.
Steven Hassan, PhD
@CultExpert
Mar 31, 2022
Replying to @CultExpert
For more on Ginni Thomas' time in a cult, her cult activism in the 80s, and her turn to right-wing causes, this @washingtonpost article from 1991 is surprisingly thorough.
THE NOMINEES'S SOUL MATE
From washingtonpost.com
Steven Hassan, PhD
@CultExpert
Feb 1, 2022
The Cult of Trump is actually comprised of MANY other Christian cults. In this post, I will list these cults, will tell you prominent members, will tell you what they believe, and will explain how their Dominionist vision affects our political system. Long 🧵 ahead! Buckle up:
Steven Hassan, PhD
@CultExpert
Dec 5, 2021
There are 9 justices on the Supreme Court. Want to guess how many are members of the ultra-right-wing Federalist Society? 6 Yes. 6 of 9 Justices of our Supreme Court are members of this group.
Steven Hassan, PhD
@CultExpert
Mar 31, 2022
Replying to @CultExpert
As you'll probably notice, Ginni seems likable (and she was)! After she left Lifespring, she got heavily involved in the movement to HELP former cult members exit cults. She also organized a cult awareness briefing for congressional staffers in the late eighties.
Steven Hassan, PhD
@CultExpert
Aug 10, 2021
When most people hear about the Moonies, they think, “what a crazy cult!” What these people might not realize though is how INTERTWINED this cult is with the modern GOP. This past May, an offshoot of the Moonies held an event. Wanna know who spoke at this event? Scroll down...
Steven Hassan, PhD
@CultExpert
Jul 27, 2022
I continually get an infusion of hope every time I hear @RepRaskin speak! His integrity is so refreshing, not to mention he gives me hope for the future! I love his MLK quote at end! Thanks, @StephenAtHome @colbertlateshow
Rep. Jamie Raskin
@RepRaskin
Jul 26, 2022
Eluding justice like a Houdini-style mob boss, Donald Trump has traditionally insulated himself from accountability. But he's met his match with our @January6thCmte, where we're following the facts to the truth every day.
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