Being blinded by out dated/inherited beliefs is not uniquely American.
really useful insights.
Something in me loves a TV show about cults.
You name the group, I’ve watched the documentary — Scientology, NXIVM, The Family, Heaven’s Gate, the Rajneeshees, Branch Davidians, the Moonies, The People’s Temple.
Why am I interested?
On the one hand, I guess it’s like any genre; it’s fun to look at similarities and differences within a category. And it’s interesting to learn the various archetypes — the charismatic leader; the scary lieutenant; the miserable, brainwashed member; the courageous, but persecuted apostate.
I also like to imagine myself in the position of those who got sucked in. Would the same have happened to me?
When watching these shows, I’m often struck by how intelligent, spiritually-oriented, and impressive some of these former cult members are. I’m sure there are dumb, obnoxious ones, too. I guess they don’t make it into the documentary.
I won’t bother listing my favorite TV shows, podcasts…
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