There is often a non-scientific method or regimen claimed by its originator or proponent to have exclusive or exceptional power. In a cult, there is an inculcation or indoctrination of a new idea to displace participants' usual, familiar and conventional ideas by subjecting them to repetitive instruction, indoctrination, sense of duty, etc. Necessarily involved are a kind of physical entrapment, power to inflict harm or detrimental effects, and secluding one from contact with friends and family. Not one of these exists in Landmark or any of its programs. Nowhere, ever, is there any granting or seeking of obedience, authority or the acceptance of any harshness.
Participants go to their homes after every session.
Nowhere does the participant experience a disenchantment with his previous affiliations, loyalties, support groups and principles. Landmark has none of the characteristics of cult-like organizations. There is no joining an organization-Landmark has no members. There is no element of geographic or family dislocation whatsoever. There is no thought reform.