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applegrove

(132,210 posts)
Mon Apr 1, 2024, 09:43 PM Apr 2024

"The difference between religion and a cult is this- In a religion the savior sacrifices his life for you.


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"The difference between religion and a cult is this-
In a religion the savior sacrifices his life for you.
In a cult the savior sacrifices your life for him."
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@joyannreid
This why there are so many folks spending their time in prison for TFG while he continues to enjoy his luxurious lifestyle."

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"The difference between religion and a cult is this- In a religion the savior sacrifices his life for you. (Original Post) applegrove Apr 2024 OP
Well put. tanyev Apr 2024 #1
In a cult, there is a person at the top who knows it's a scam. SledDriver Apr 2024 #2
Democracy and banking are human constructs just as religions are. applegrove Apr 2024 #3

SledDriver

(2,122 posts)
2. In a cult, there is a person at the top who knows it's a scam.
Mon Apr 1, 2024, 10:33 PM
Apr 2024

In a religion, that person is dead.

applegrove

(132,210 posts)
3. Democracy and banking are human constructs just as religions are.
Mon Apr 1, 2024, 10:45 PM
Apr 2024

We all believe in some form of human fiction. That allows us to work together. That is the hope at least.

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