Additionally, there are legal ramifications if a group defrauds or uses coercion and undue influence on a recruit or convert. This has been repeatedly born out in lawsuits won against groups like Scientology and others. Watchman Fellowship believes that truth and facts are an issue. The freedom of speech and press can serve as a check and balance against the abuses of cults . It is that vehicle which can not only expose the fraud and deceptive, but actually protects the persons right and ability to legitimately make a true choice.
Legitimate exposure protects a persons freedom of religion.
Watchman Fellowship has a principled commitment to accuracy. If a group is falsely accused and is damaged, then there is another legal check and balance in the courts available to them. Watchman Fellowship holds to the old adage that if there is nothing to hide then there is nothing to fear from investigation. One of the problems with cults , though, is that they typically isolate their members from any outside exposure or criticism. True Christianity does not fear questions and an honest investigation.