Mind-cure practices involving one mind controlling another undermine individual autonomy, despite claims of therapeutic benefit.

Original passage

There is, however, a form of mind cure that is one of the most effective agencies for evil. Through this so- called science, one mind is brought under the control of another so that the individuality of the weaker is merged in that of the stronger mind. One person acts out the will of another. Thus it is claimed that the tenor of the thoughts may be changed, that health-giving impulses may be imparted, and patients may be enabled to resist and overcome disease.