Hi all,
"Ayn Rand was a truculent, domineering cult-leader, whose Objectivist pseudo-philosophy attempts to ensnare adolescents with heroic fiction about righteous capitalists".
There is a bit of information available on this particular cult, and a link here describing "The Sociology of the Ayn Rand Cult". Part of the problem with 'cults' is that they have indoctrinated an adult, and oddly enough, she has the right to make this choice. I would be quite amazed that child protection services hasn't removed the child... but there are legal issues and they have these 'rights'. However, as is so typical of cults (in general)... they tend to heavily contradict themselves.
"for a movement which proclaimed its devotion to the individual exertion of reason, to curiosity, and to the question "Why?" cultists were required to swear their unquestioning belief that Rand was right and Branden wrong, even though they were not permitted to learn the facts behind the split. In fact, the mere failure to take a stand, the mere attempt to find the facts, or the statement that one could not take a stand on such a grave matter without knowledge of the facts was sufficient for instant expulsion. For such an attitude was conclusive proof of the defective "loyalty" of the disciple to his guru, Ayn Rand".
Here is a webpage with links to other websites. It's my sense that the authors attempt to show this cult as being thoroughly off the wall.
Interesting sites that Mock Ayn Rand
If a book that denounced the Ayn Rand cult was found in her home, according to the cult rules, she would be excommunicated, but more research is needed.
Make the authorities aware of this situation, maybe they can offer some suggestions for you.
Bill
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