The Mormon Church Uses Mind Control to Gain Members

The LDS church is a cult. How can that be you say? I have read numerous articles on common traits of organizations that are considered by most to be cults. Think honestly about the following characteristics of mind control:

The first tactic is "softening up" individuals, preparing them for mind manipulation. The other members of the branch of the church increase the individual's suggestibility and changing their thought process. Think about the exact repetition of testimonies in the church, "I know this church is true and that Joseph Smith is a prophet." Think about all the verbal drills that go on during a Sunday at the LDS churches, mainly prayers, reading the scriptures, going to church meetings, giving a testimonial, etc.

The second tactic is using rewards and punishment as a system to control a person's environment, time and sources for social support. Think about the advise given to a person new to the church. You should go the Family Home Evenings, all the institute classes available, Friday night dances, Saturday activities, then the Sunday meetings, baptisms, Temple trips, service projects, where does it end? Your week is planned for you. What about your non-member friends? They tell you to invite them to activities, to church. You should teach them the gospel. That's another recruit. Rewards are giving like another calling, blessings, passing the sacrament, endowment, being temple-worthy, etc.