Ep.#90 Polo The EX JW

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In this episode of Cultimatum, host Anonymous Andrew and co-host Melody engage in a deep conversation with Polo, a former Jehovah's Witness who shares his journey from being born into the cult to his eventual departure. The discussion covers the tactics used by cults to recruit vulnerable individuals, the impact of doomsday beliefs, and the challenges faced when leaving such organizations. Polo reflects on his experiences with education, critical thinking, and the importance of questioning beliefs. The conversation also touches on the difficulties of navigating relationships after leaving a cult and the process of deconstructing ingrained beliefs. Ultimately, Polo emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and the freedom that comes with leaving behind restrictive ideologies.

Takeaways

~Polo was born into Jehovah's Witnesses and baptized at 12.

~Cults often target vulnerable individuals, such as immigrants.

~Education was discouraged in the Jehovah's Witness community.

~Doomsday beliefs create a sense of urgency to avoid higher education.

~Leaving a cult can lead to a struggle with identity and relationships.

~Critical thinking was sparked by a college professor's teachings.

~Polo's wife is still deconstructing her beliefs after leaving.

~The process of leaving a cult is often gradual and complex.

~Polo emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance after leaving.

~Cults adapt their teachings to retain members in modern society.

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