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Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like

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RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like

August 7, 2011 at 9:01 am (This post was last modified: August 7, 2011 at 9:04 am by Justtristo.)

We are the exact opposite of a cult, cults basically brain wash their followers so they can control their minds (and much besides). In cults any dissent is ruthlessly crushed, in cults there are often totalitarian leaders who regarded themselves as prophets or even gods.

If anybody claiming we at Atheist Forums are a cult, please have them have a look at the histories of the Jonestown and Branch Davidians so they know what real cults are like.

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Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by Lauren - July 26, 2011 at 11:57 am

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by The Grand Nudger - July 26, 2011 at 12:11 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by Paul the Human - July 26, 2011 at 12:17 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by The Grand Nudger - July 26, 2011 at 12:19 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by Lauren - July 26, 2011 at 12:28 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by downbeatplumb - July 26, 2011 at 12:23 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by leo-rcc - July 26, 2011 at 12:26 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by Lauren - July 26, 2011 at 12:33 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by leo-rcc - July 26, 2011 at 12:38 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by Lauren - July 26, 2011 at 12:51 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by leo-rcc - July 26, 2011 at 1:00 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by The Grand Nudger - July 26, 2011 at 12:26 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by leo-rcc - July 26, 2011 at 12:33 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by The Grand Nudger - July 26, 2011 at 12:30 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by The Grand Nudger - July 26, 2011 at 12:41 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by Anomalocaris - July 26, 2011 at 12:42 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by The Grand Nudger - July 26, 2011 at 12:57 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by Lauren - July 26, 2011 at 1:05 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by The Grand Nudger - July 26, 2011 at 1:05 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by ElDinero - July 26, 2011 at 1:23 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by MilesTailsPrower - July 27, 2011 at 12:04 am

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by TheAtheistTroll - July 29, 2011 at 2:20 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by Minimalist - July 29, 2011 at 2:59 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by downbeatplumb - August 7, 2011 at 5:15 am

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by The Grand Nudger - July 29, 2011 at 2:25 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by Cinjin - July 29, 2011 at 4:33 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by The Grand Nudger - July 29, 2011 at 4:39 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by Lauren - July 29, 2011 at 5:22 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by BloodyHeretic - July 29, 2011 at 5:26 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by Paul the Human - July 29, 2011 at 6:09 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by Frosty - August 6, 2011 at 9:54 am

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by Anymouse - August 7, 2011 at 5:49 am

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by Justtristo - August 7, 2011 at 9:01 am

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by thesummerqueen - August 7, 2011 at 11:34 am

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by MinusGod - August 7, 2011 at 1:24 pm

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by Girlysprite - August 8, 2011 at 5:52 am

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by Anymouse - August 8, 2011 at 6:40 am

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by Girlysprite - August 8, 2011 at 6:59 am

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by Anymouse - August 8, 2011 at 7:09 am

RE: Arguing with friend on whether we're cult-like - by The Grand Nudger - August 8, 2011 at 9:53 am

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