Hollywood stars Rose McGowan and Joaquin Phoenix are among those who were born into the cult, although their families managed to get out.But serious allegations of sexual and physical abuse have dogged the cult over the decades.Survivors say they were tortured, beaten and forced to memorise bible passages.The sect was reported to the FBI for allegations of rape, kidnapping and incest.Victims who have escaped its clutches have bravely spoken out about what life was really like living in its communities.They say members were isolated from the outside world and did not have jobs or send their kids to school.Sharen Seitz, 33, from Boulder, Colorado in the US, said she was encouraged to view all group members as family.But it meant she did not.
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