RNZ's podcast The Detail looks at what it takes to leave Gloriavale, the West Coast Christian community, when you’ve been taught to fear and hate the outside world. Increasing numbers of people are leaving Gloriavale, the West Coast Christian community that’s been around for more than 50 years. ehan Casinader/Supplied They’re locked in by mental brainwashing, but now there’s a third generation born into the cult, and they’re getting curious about the outside. Today on The Detail, Sharon Brettkelly talks to Liz Gregory, who runs the Gloriavale Leavers Support Trust in Timaru. It needs help in its efforts to re-settle community members, who often flee without bringing anything with them.

Source: Stuff June 29, 2021 17:03 UTC