Inside Japan’s Cult Crisis: Why Authoritarian Religion Spreads - Jon Dugan

John invites Jon Dugan to share his story about growing up in a high-control religious community and spending four decades in Japan helping families escape controlling belief systems. They reflect on the psychological patterns and authoritarian structures common across a wide range of fringe and mainstream religious groups. Dugan describes how cultural dynamics, especially in postwar Japan, created fertile ground for high-control organizations, and how his work intersected with a number of well-known movements, both religious and sociopolitical. Throughout the conversation, they explore the underlying motivations that draw people into such groups, the consequences of rigid spiritual frameworks, and the parallels between different global expressions of control-based faith systems. From his own childhood inside a religious commune in Minnesota to his firsthand work with families affected by destructive teachings in Japan, Dugan offers a rare inside view into how authoritarian structures thrive across cultures. The discussion includes surprising intersections with global figures, well-known theological trends, and the lasting impact of unchallenged groupthink. ______________________ Jon's Counter-Cult Organization: https://cult-sos.net  Kansai Christian School https://kansaichristianschool.com⁩  Jon's Church: https://naranewlife.org  ______________________  Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962  Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K  ______________________ - Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham  - Visit the website: https://william-branham.org