‘GCx’ “Doctrine” has Cultish Similarities to ‘Twelve Tribes’

Found the following comments (among others) from former members of Twelve Tribes group on Rick Ross’ Cult Education Institute Site. There seem to be key similarities especially in relation to cult-like commitment and loyalty.

"I came extremely close to getting sucked in by the Twelve Tribes in Warsaw, Missouri. They seek out weak depressed people and show them a 'natural/ hippie' life that is enticing to someone like me who loves those ways. I stayed there weekends and would drive hours just to see them. It was weird, like something overcame my mind and I could not think for myself. They made it seem so peaceful and full of love, but there were strange things not explained and the women looked very unhappy when they didn't think you were watching. They seemed trapped and lost in this cult, with their kids and controlling husbands, cleaning and cooking with not enough food. The men looked sickly, very skinny and almost malnourished. Thank goodness I didn't sell everything and move there. There was a point when I almost did and it scared the crap out of me."

"Thank you for your information about the 'Twelve Tribes.' I've had several random encounters with them over the years in the parking lots at Grateful Dead and Phish shows. I've heard people say, 'Whatever you do don't get on their bus.' And at every encounter I have felt a creepy vibe. Once a member literally followed my boyfriend and I for blocks trying to talk with us. I stumbled upon your site and found it so very helpful. Finally some information about these people."

"I recently spent a short time in a 'Twelve Tribes' community forming in Southern California. I was ready to give up everything and everyone that are important to me. I had already said my goodbyes to family and friends and was planning on selling my things, so that I could give whatever I got to the community. But before doing this, I went on the Internet and began researching for more information about this 'cultural movement.' It was only to satisfy my mother, who was crying so much about my decision. And thank God that information was there, which kept me from going. Anyway, you had a great deal to do with me not joining the 'Twelve Tribes' cult. Thank you very, very much."

Twelve Tribes Visitor Comments - CEI

https://culteducation.com/group/1198-twelve-tribes-messianic-communities/20784-rick-ross-twelve-tribes-visitor-comments.html

Here is another helpful article written this past summer:

https://www.denverpost.com/2022/03/03/twelve-tribes-cult-child-abuse/