Brainwashing and how to resist it

**micah719** · December-19th-2009, 08:37 PM

Dearly beloved Brothers and Sisters,

This is a list of techniques used to brainwash us. They are effective and very widespread, especially in "education". Stand firm in the Lord and do the good works prepared for us, for the time is now very short.

Produce mental and moral confusion through contemporary books and stories
Antidote: God's Word - Know the Truth
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:37 & Ephesians 6:10-18
Insist on open-mindedness toward unbiblical views and suggestions
Antidote: Discernment - Recognize and resist deception
Scripture: Colossians 2:8
Use feel-good affirmations to create a "safe place" for sharing personal thoughts and values
Antidote: Faith - Trust and obey God
Scripture: Galatians 2:20
Require open-mindedness, respect, "tolerance" and approval of new beliefs and values
Antidote: Prayer - Stand firm in Christ
Scripture: Romans 12:2 & Philippians 4:6-7
Through each group dialogue, guide each member toward a new consensus
Antidote: Perseverance - Be willing to face group disapproval
Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, 8:25-26
Undermine traditional authorities (parents, church, Bible, God...) as old-fashioned, obsolete, divisive or intolerant.
Antidote: Gratefulness - Build a habit of thanking God for everything
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Prompt everyone to freely share feelings, thoughts, complaints, resentments (especially toward traditional parents), etc.
Antidote: Confess all to God - Pour out your heart to God, not to the dialectic group.
Scripture: Psalm 62:8
Stir subtle hostility (ridicule, rejection) toward dissenters
Antidote: Forgiveness & love - Demonstrate His overcoming love
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13
Humiliate resistors or non-conformists
Antidote: Genuine humility - Trust God's promises
Scripture: James 4:7-10; Luke 6:22-23; Matthew 5:3, 9
Commit yourself to the group and its changing consensus
Antidote: Surrender to God - Abide in Him - our only true and lasting source of safety.
Scripture: John 15:4-11