New Religious Movement
Various Hawaiian / Polynesian guru-led communities (umbrella)
19/40· ModerateConfidence: Low
Umbrella entry for the various Hawaiian and Polynesian-located guru-led communities. Specific named cases (Source Family Hawaii era, etc.) covered separately.
CLCI radar
Moderate / High-Demand
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control5/10
Information Control4/10
Thought Control5/10
Emotional Control5/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — umbrella for the various Hawaiian / Polynesian-located guru-led communities (Source Family had a Hawaiian phase, etc.).
Founded
1960s+
Members
Difficult to count
Active in
USA, Oceania
In context
Hawaii has hosted multiple guru-led intentional communities since the 1960s, including the Source Family's Hawaiian relocation. Umbrella entry; specific named cases covered separately.
Timeline
- 1960s+Various Hawaiian intentional communities
Sources
- Various press coverage
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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.