I was a member of Opus dei for a period of 4 years and I choose to leave out of my own will. Before I joined it was compulsory that I inform my parents about my intention and I was interviewed to establish if I understood what I was getting into. After the first 6 months I was inteviewed again to confirm if I was still interested in continuing and if I was understanding the lessons I was getting. I would then become a member for a year before another interview (evaluation) After those 1.5 years I was supposed to voluntarily renew or discontinue my membership every year for a period of five years before deciding to become a member for a lifetime. When I decided to leave I communicated to the persons responsible of my intention to leave and since I had 5 months before the next renewal, I prayed about my decision I was counselled and eventually I left in peace. I still treasure the time I was being prepared to be a member and the 4 years as a member. It has contributed positively to who I am today. Before we go condemning lets have in mind that at least every Faith has it's strong believers and those who vehemently deny it. Even the very existance of God (Supreme Being) is denied by so many people so these kinds of protests and nothing new.