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For some, healing may be permanent. For many, it will last 4 days toa week, which is how long ahypnotic suggestion given toasomnambulistic subject will usually last. Even ifthe healing doesn’t last, if they come back every week, the power of suggestion may continually override the problem; or sometimes, sadly, it can mask a physical problem which could prove to be very detrimental to the individual in the long run. Q legitimate healings don't take place. They y to let go of negativity at the God's work. Yet I contend it d function knowledge. eh to church. Many use eapharsis in some while the sometimes TiO iy ‘re given such short ‘meals that it creates tension. The real reason for the agreements is to alter internal chemistry, which generates anxiety and hopefully causes at leasta slight malfunction of the nervous system, which in turn increases the conversion potential. Before the gathering is complete, the agreements will be used to ensure that the new converts go out and find new participants. They are intimidated into agreeing to do so before they leave. Since the importance of keeping agreements is so Nexus *10 high on their priority list, the converts will twist the arms of everyone they know, attempting to talk them into attending a free introductory session at a future date. New converts are zealots. In fact, the term for merchandising the largest, most successful human-potential training is, “sell it by zealot!” At last a million people are graduates and most have been left with a mental activation button that assures their future loyalty and assistance if the guru figure or organisation calls. Think about the potential political implications of hundreds of thousands of zealots programmed to campaign for their guru. Be wary of an organization offering follow-up sessions after the seminar, weekly meetings or inexpensive seminars given on’ a regular basis. The group will attempt to talk you into taking these or any regularly scheduled event to maintain their control. As the early Christian revivalists found, long-term control is dependent on a good follow-up system. The second tipoff to indicate conversion tactics is a maintained schedule that causes physical and mental fatigue. Thisis primarily accomplished by long hours where participants have no opportunity for relaxation or reflection. The third tipoff... techniques are used to increase the tension in the room or environment. The fourth is... uncertainty. I could spend hours relating various techniques to increase tension and generate uncertainty. Basically, the participants are concerned about being ‘put on the spot’ or encountered by the trainers, guilt feelings are played upon, participants are tempted to verbally relate their innermost secrets to the other participants or forced to take part in activities that emphasise removing their masks. One of the most successful human-potential seminars forces the participants to stand ona stage in front of the entire audience while being verbally attacked by the trainers. A public opinion poll conducted a few years ago showed that the most fearful situation an individual could encounter is to speak to an audience. It ranked above window washing outside the 85th floor of an office building. So you can imagine the fear and tension this situation generates within the participants. Many faint, but most cope with the stress by mentally going away. They literally go into an alpha state, which automatically makes them many times as suggestible than they normally are. Another loop of the downward spiral into conversion is successfully effected. The fifth clue... that conversion tactics are being used is the introduction of jargon; new terms only relevant to ‘insiders’. Various language is also frequently used, purposely, to make individuals uncomfortable. The final tipoff... is that there is no humour in the communications, at least until the participants are converted. Then, merry-making and humour are highly desirable as symbols of the new joy participants have supposedly found. I am not saying good does not result from participation in such gatherings. It can and does, But I contend it is important to know what has happened and to be aware that continual involvement may NOT be in their best interest. - by Dick Sutphen A J SR SS EL lo Be Continued