• MasterNerd
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    1 year ago

    I’m not a big fan of using the word cult anymore because it’s definition is so dilutes. I like the term High Control Group. It’s a lot more transparent as to what it is. Fits basically everything classically considered a cult, and leaves out the more benign religions that aren’t hurting anyone

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      1 year ago

      “Benign religions that aren’t hurting anyone”

      Ain’t. No. Such. Thing.

      Religions cannot exist without an outgroup to reject together.

      Just like you can’t become a Dolphins fan without hating the Jets (or Spurs/Arsenal or whatever rivals you have locally).

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        1 year ago

        Good to know the edgy antithiests from 2016 Reddit are still around