A small religious group that is gaining members across the country wants to expand in Massachusetts, but the planned expansion is not without controversy.

The Center of Light, a group that some call a destructive cult, is trying to buy a mansion in the town of Quincy.

Cult expert Steve Hassan explains why he is concerned about the group, which is also known as the Order of Christ Sophia. [video]

The Order of Christ/Sophia has chapters across the U.S.

They call themselves Christian Mystics, but some experts on mind control like Steve Hassan, call them “a destructive mind control cult where dependence and obedience is demanded.” [video]

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