<p>The Logos Foundation was often described as ‘mysterious’ in media coverage, but became a part of the religious right that published full page newspaper advertisements encouraging the electorate to vote on ‘moral’ issues at Queensland state elections in the late 1980s. LTAS looked into the organisation in Season 5, and you can listen to that episode <a href="https://sites.google.com/d/1NsQplZnDzUt5VcCSec6a4KWMANZaOpmn/p/1oXayiUS96s2MDPHKXqTx0aHF4-Qcdm0d/edit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>'Fynn' (not their real name) was born into the Logos Foundation, and in this interview episode shares the extent to which a childhood in a group like this impacted their family and their life, even many decades later.</p><br><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1379444656490022" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Survivors of the Logos Foundation Australia</a> — a new Facebook group set up by Fynn to help former members connect</li><li><a href="https://sites.google.com/d/1NsQplZnDzUt5VcCSec6a4KWMANZaOpmn/p/1oXayiUS96s2MDPHKXqTx0aHF4-Qcdm0d/edit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Logos Foundation</a> — LTAS episode with further research links, 16 November 2022</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you have been personally affected by involvement in a cult, or would like to support those who have been, you can find support with or donate to Cult Information and Family Support if you’re in Australia (via <a href="http://www.cifs.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.cifs.org.au</strong></a>), and you can find resources outside of Australia with the International Cultic Studies Association (via <a href="http://www.icsahome.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.icsahome.com</strong></a>).</p><br><p>If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs support right now, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 in Australia, or find your local crisis centre via the International Association for Suicide Prevention website at<a href="http://www.iasp.info/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <strong>www.iasp.info</strong></a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Let's Talk About Sects

Sarah Steel

Interview Episode: Fynn's time with the Logos Foundation

JUL 29, 202543 MIN
Let's Talk About Sects

Interview Episode: Fynn's time with the Logos Foundation

JUL 29, 202543 MIN

Description

<p>The Logos Foundation was often described as ‘mysterious’ in media coverage, but became a part of the religious right that published full page newspaper advertisements encouraging the electorate to vote on ‘moral’ issues at Queensland state elections in the late 1980s. LTAS looked into the organisation in Season 5, and you can listen to that episode <a href="https://sites.google.com/d/1NsQplZnDzUt5VcCSec6a4KWMANZaOpmn/p/1oXayiUS96s2MDPHKXqTx0aHF4-Qcdm0d/edit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>'Fynn' (not their real name) was born into the Logos Foundation, and in this interview episode shares the extent to which a childhood in a group like this impacted their family and their life, even many decades later.</p><br><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1379444656490022" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Survivors of the Logos Foundation Australia</a> — a new Facebook group set up by Fynn to help former members connect</li><li><a href="https://sites.google.com/d/1NsQplZnDzUt5VcCSec6a4KWMANZaOpmn/p/1oXayiUS96s2MDPHKXqTx0aHF4-Qcdm0d/edit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Logos Foundation</a> — LTAS episode with further research links, 16 November 2022</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you have been personally affected by involvement in a cult, or would like to support those who have been, you can find support with or donate to Cult Information and Family Support if you’re in Australia (via <a href="http://www.cifs.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.cifs.org.au</strong></a>), and you can find resources outside of Australia with the International Cultic Studies Association (via <a href="http://www.icsahome.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.icsahome.com</strong></a>).</p><br><p>If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs support right now, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 in Australia, or find your local crisis centre via the International Association for Suicide Prevention website at<a href="http://www.iasp.info/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <strong>www.iasp.info</strong></a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>