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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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 Posted - 03/26/2006 : 11:06:37
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Sorry, Dean, this isn't about you.
I think a lot about cults these days because I'm spending a lot of time in a predominantly Hasidic neighborhood. (No way can anybody tell me the Hasidim aren't a cult.)
I'd be interested in hearing about fb.netters' experiences with cults and the like.
The subject has interested me since college when a then-close friend disappeared inside an increasingly popular cult that does a great job of seeming legit but in reality functions as a way for the leader to get all the participants' money. (Her name's Diane but she's given herself an exotic name and a fancy title as the "sole" survivor of a Tibetan slash Native American sacred lineage -- yeah!)
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2006 : 11:34:54
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I once read that Mormonism was on several 'cult' lists, I've known some of them. One was a friend, actually, nice guy but conflicted. Mormonism as a religion frightens me, however. Actually, where was I... somewhere in Germany, I think, maybe Berlin, and I had this cute girl sit next to me. Turns out she was trying to convert me. Figures.
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
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Posted - 03/26/2006 : 16:25:16
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The Mormon endowment ceremony is pretty much word-for-word a Masonic initiation rite, they even wear that dorky underwear with the Mason compass and rule (Mormons are supposed to burn them when done, or if they can´t, at least cut off the insignia). There´s an area of Barcelona called Sarriá is crawling with them, they all have this fervent calm about them, ack.
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 03/26/2006 : 19:59:52
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most religions have pretty silly stuff in them. sure, mormons have their talking lizard (a la sleestacks) and weird underwear, but i guess it's no weirder than 'eating' the body of christ and a virgin mary having kids or vows of chastity..
throw em all to the lions i say
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prozacrat
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1186 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2006 : 02:07:48
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I have a rather disturbing tale of an evening where two men, armed with a screw driver, told me they "needed to show me the truth" about how Jesus wasn't nice at all, and "it would only take a couple minutes, but we need to go outside." One of the scariest nights of my life, and I've had a few. Creepy, creepy bastards.
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cassandra is
> Teenager of the Year <
France
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Kirk
= Cult of Ray =
USA
633 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2006 : 06:34:35
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For many, cults from different countries seem so exotic we can't dare to question or mock their harmless practices, but when it's in our own town, it's time to light up the torches and gather the pitchforks.
Are there political cults, 'cause there was this one girl who kept on attacking my opinion about the current war. It's amazing how aggressive some people can get. |
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Team Zissou
- FB Fan -
South Africa
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Posted - 03/27/2006 : 06:40:08
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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2564 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2006 : 08:41:57
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 "Join the cult of Frank/no screwdrivers involved"
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HeywoodJablome
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1485 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2006 : 10:27:53
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I loved the Heaven's Gate cult, my absolute favorite. They were the ones who believed you needed Nike Tennis shoes and $5 in your pocket (apparently heaven has a cover charge) to hitch a ride on the Hail Bop Comet. If your gonna be a member of or create a cult, do it like these guys and go as bananas as you can. TERRA DE LU!!
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Fartbone
- FB Fan -
USA
171 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2006 : 12:15:01
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quote:
Originally posted by kathryn
Sorry, Dean, this isn't about you.
I think a lot about cults these days because I'm spending a lot of time in a predominantly Hasidic neighborhood. (No way can anybody tell me the Hasidim aren't a cult.)
One thing is being a cult but the Hasidic cult look like complete idiots. They give the Amish a run for their money. Plus c'mon, they mutilate little boys and the rabbi actually uses his mouth to suck the blood after circumcision. Dang
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2006 : 12:40:52
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Circumcision's the least of things regarding the Hasidim that I find creepy. Anybody else get weirded out by the "whole shave your head and then wear a wig" routine they expect of women?
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Fartbone
- FB Fan -
USA
171 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2006 : 12:48:42
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quote:
Originally posted by kathryn
Circumcision's the least of things regarding the Hasidim that I find creepy. Anybody else get weirded out by the "whole shave your head and then wear a wig" routine they expect of women?
I’m the only one who can say that this light is mine
whoa, i didn't know that one. baldylocks isn't my preference in a girl.
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Fartbone
- FB Fan -
USA
171 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2006 : 12:54:26
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well i'll be a monkeys uncle
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 03/27/2006 : 13:18:59
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someone pointed that out to me recently. i wasn't aware of that either. then i started noticing it and tripping out.
take a drive down Highland Ave and have a gander
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2006 : 13:52:01
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also disturbing if not heartbreaking is seeing the girls, say 12 or 14 years old, and knowing that in about 6 years they'll be pushing a stroller with 2-3 kids in tow and more on the way. as far as i can tell, hasidic girls are future baby machines in modest attire (their friggin wrists are covered) .
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 03/27/2006 : 14:07:17
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i think it's heartbreaking to see anyone pushing a stroller
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2006 : 14:16:00
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Don't go to Scandinavia.
"If we hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominos will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate." |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2006 : 14:25:27
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Hey, what about culfs?
"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares." |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
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Posted - 03/27/2006 : 17:33:55
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Originally posted by Fartbone
well i'll be a monkeys uncle
Is that some new cult?!
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