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[–] 8 points 11 months ago (3 children)

I’ve always found it ridiculous that a cult would be so hellbent on making its numbers smaller

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  • [–] 16 points 11 months ago (2 children)

    Cults grow specifically because there's an out-group they exclude, so that by joining the cult, you can feel superior to the out-group. It's an incredibly effective tactic that's been working basically since the dawn of organized religion.

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