How do you start a cult?

Discussion in 'Free Thoughts' started by Oniw17, Aug 22, 2007.

  1. Captain Kremmen All aboard, me Hearties! Valued Senior Member

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    Oh Great Owl
    Beware!
    talk not of "pet" again
    lest thou get a punch in the beak.
    Is this the Goddess you speak of?

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  5. Oniw17 ascetic, sage, diogenes, bum? Valued Senior Member

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    Everyone seems to lean toward telling people what they want to hear, but most cults that I've ever heard of have lots of strict rules. How can these two things coexist?
     
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  7. Norsefire Salam Shalom Salom Registered Senior Member

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    Simple, you must be charismatic, intelligent, and tell them what they want to hear, tell them of hope, and the weak-minded fools will follow you

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  9. Oniw17 ascetic, sage, diogenes, bum? Valued Senior Member

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    I still haven't heard a convincing argument to target the weak-minded. What if the intention of your cult was to create an elitist community for mutual support in the future when resources become scarce and encourage individuals to strive for perfection in all aspects of their lives, and to encourage the development of literature and art. A cult doesn't have to be some wacko telling teenagers to kill themselves in order to get closer to the flying saucer following hale's(did I spell it right?) comet, does it?
     
  10. Stryder Keeper of "good" ideas. Valued Senior Member

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    Well you could write Scifi episodes for Television, the fan base would eventually reach 'Cult' status if it was any good. (This doesn't of course mean that Trekkies commit suicide to get beamed up or Star wars fans to get closer to the force)

    "Cults" are overrated, IMHO.
     
  11. firdroirich A friend of The Friends Registered Senior Member

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    With a secret.... people are suckers for secrets.
     
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