The very essence of African religion lies in practice, not theological explanation; it is through liturgy and narrative that theology is systematized. Thus, for Africans, religion is life. African religion

your "family" / tribes will be very important to your life. Finding them and vetting them is important. Make sure they are not a cult.

Source When we talk about action cinema, revenge studies, and immense amounts of violence executed with artistic precision, we are undoubtedly talking about one of the greatest filmmakers in cinema history.

Stones are full of magic and meaning and the fetishistic foolery that marks our lives.

The Finnish gender study debunks many claims about the efficacy of young people transitoining

Everyone got what they wanted...but not what they needed.

We shoildn't have stirred up the anger of the local sheriff

Scientologists are urged to cease any communication with critics – Suppressive Persons – and such ‘shunning’ is commonplace in totalist groups; indeed, it is a defining factor when assessing the danger

I’m happy to report that towards the end of my involvement with Scientology, I refused to accept a money-lender’s cheque, even after a 13-hour interview. The demanded interest rate was 30%. Many others

Faith can move mountains, after all

The recruit is exploited to feel discouraged about the ‘ruin.’ ‘I’m sure you’ve tried everything, but nothing has worked.’ Confessionof troubles usually shifts the recruiter into a position of authority.

2 recruitment: the way to unhappiness‘manipulate: to manage or influence skilfully, especially in an unfair manner.’ Dictionary.comThe process of undue influence follows a predictable series of steps.

Introduction I discovered Brian Evenson through one of those “Best horror books”. When I read the blurbs of his books, I was sold. I told @fermentedphil that we had to get every single one of his books.

Some miracles are harder to explain than others.

Cult

Short Film

I'm the problem; it's me.

Florence Pugh shines in this descent into madness. An analysis of trauma, toxic relationships, and folkloric terror.

Delegating our discernment THIS TIME will burn ALL bridges to our humanness! Let us choose wisely.

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