In recent times, Andrew Cohen was one of the most infamous gurus. Millions of dollars were raised for his charity, EnlightenNext, by followers. However, reports of coercive control, extortion, and psychological abuse quickly started to surface. Cohen himself, as well as current group members, describe what it was like to live in the cult. Why do so many of these groups end in strife and tragedy, and why do people join them in the first place?
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In recent times, Andrew Cohen was one of the most infamous gurus. Millions of dollars were raised for his charity, EnlightenNext, by followers. However, reports of coercive control, extortion, and psychological abuse quickly started to surface. Cohen himself, as well as current group members, describe what it was like to live in the cult. Why do so many of these groups end in strife and tragedy, and why do people join them in the first place?
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