I would have to agree with LEDO that ...
"..a religion is a cult that got lucky"
I think it would be safe to say that the whole Lovecraft thingy is no more a religion or a cult as say that the Disc world of Terry Pratchett is worthy of worship as a reality. Admiration of an author to create such a world and move his characters through it with a fair smattering of keen human observation, not withstanding.
Scientology is a very good demonstration of how you can get anything you want with money, and hence power; not least of which you can claim a tax deduction while you are at it
I find that most of those who are enamored of Vampirism etc are on their way to become healthy atheists as they are demon-strating a complete disregard for organised religion and a searching for a place / belief system to belong to. Nothing more
"..a religion is a cult that got lucky"
I think it would be safe to say that the whole Lovecraft thingy is no more a religion or a cult as say that the Disc world of Terry Pratchett is worthy of worship as a reality. Admiration of an author to create such a world and move his characters through it with a fair smattering of keen human observation, not withstanding.
Scientology is a very good demonstration of how you can get anything you want with money, and hence power; not least of which you can claim a tax deduction while you are at itI find that most of those who are enamored of Vampirism etc are on their way to become healthy atheists as they are demon-strating a complete disregard for organised religion and a searching for a place / belief system to belong to. Nothing more
"The Universe is run by the complex interweaving of three elements: energy, matter, and enlightened self-interest." G'Kar-B5
