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American Ethical Union / Ethical Culture Society
Secular humanist religious organisation founded by Felix Adler (1876). Very low-control reference.
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Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control1/10
Information Control1/10
Thought Control1/10
Emotional Control1/10
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0 — secular humanist religious organisation; very low-control.
Profile facts
Founded
1876
Members
Few thousand
Active in
USA
In context
Ethical Culture is a secular humanist religion founded by Felix Adler in New York City (1876). 'Deed before creed' principle. Voluntary participation; very low-control.
This profile is in progress — history, deeper BITE evidence and survivor voices are still being added. Contributions welcome via GitHub.
Timeline
- 1876Founded by Adler in NYC
Sources
- Various academic studies search ↗
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Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.