Things that make you go hmmm......

• Different levels of information -- The general membership didn't know everything that was happening; that knowledge was reserved for the inner circle

• True Believers and Inability To Tolerate Criticism. They all intensely believe in their cause -- they believe that it is perfect, and they can't stand any doubts or criticism of their group or its activities.

• Isolationism or separatism. The cult has a siege mentality of "us versus them out there." And there is no reality outside of the cult. Life outside of the cult is seen as absurd, shallow, lonely, hard, boring, and pointless.

• Members get no respect. They get abused. The rank-and-file membership worked more than full time for wages that ranged from $2 to $25 per week, while the inner circle explored elegant lifestyles and fine dining.