The meeting was unfortunately disrupted by an unusually large number of Mojahedin cult members who had lain in wait at the venue in order to prevent people speaking. Regardless of the implications for freedom of speech in a European country, this kind of disruption has become emblematic of the Mojahedin’s inability to even vaguely disguise its cult nature.
In public, sects and their members do behave quite normal and maintain a low profile. Throughout the democratic Europe they would camouflage as peaceful groups, publicize democracy and peace and pretend to fight for human rights, but in the back part of their heads they would be pursuing quite a different philosophy. At the command of their leader they are prepared to kill innocent individuals…
It has to be pointed out that in such an assessment, it is necessary to first categorize fundamental and effective characteristics of the system and then study such movements in terms of their shared characteristics. In other words, the features that should be taken into considerations are those shared by all cults not the accidental and unique ..
In addition to its terrorist credentials, the MEK has also displayed cult-like characteristics. Upon entry into the group, new members are indoctrinated in MEK ideology and revisionist Iranian history. Members are also required to undertake a vow of”eternal divorce”and participate in weekly”ideological cleansings”. children are reportedly separated from parents at a young age.
In addition to its terrorist credentials, the MEK has also displayed cult-like characteristics. Upon entry into the group, new members are indoctrinated in MEK ideology and revisionist Iranian history.
MEK leader Maryam Rajavi has established a”cult of personality.”She claims to emulate the Prophet Muhammad and is viewed by members as the”Iranian President in exile.”